Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has opened up about the immense pressure he feels at Ferrari not from the team but from himself. He stressed setting high standards of performance for himself and also revealed how he shuts out external noise through his social media aversion.

Ahead of his big Ferrari debut Lewis Hamilton vowed to deliver in red, insisting the pressure he places himself under is all coming from within.

An energised Lewis Hamilton is enjoying "the most exciting period" of his life as he adapts to his new team Ferrari and gears up for the challenge of winning a record eighth Formula One world championship with the Italian outfit.