Lewis Hamilton: I don't regret my decision to join Ferrari.

      At the FIA press conference in Qatar, Lewis Hamilton was not particularly talkative and answered many questions tersely, although he likes to chat when he's in a good mood. The seven-time world champion was asked to comment on his words in Las Vegas that he isn't particularly looking forward to next season.

      "I'd be surprised if it turned out that other drivers are looking forward to next year at the end of the season, because usually by the end of the season you have no energy left," Lewis Hamilton replied. "You usually look forward to the chance to spend time with your family and things like that.

      I said those words when I was upset. Often after the finish, especially if the race went badly, you feel strong disappointment. Actually I'm interested in what the team is preparing for next year, and I will continue to develop the car with them."

      Answering the question of whether the car has improved in recent races, Lewis was brief: "No."

      Hamilton also gave a laconic answer when asked how he assesses his first season at Ferrari: "I'm not assessing it, I'm just looking forward. I don't have much to say. The results show that there are some positives, and we'll take that and keep moving forward."

      When asked what positive aspects he could highlight, Hamilton said: "I've gelled with the team, and everyone in the team is driven by passion."

      Then Lewis was asked what he had learned over the past twelve months. The answer was also brief: "Probably to get back on my feet and move forward."

      Later in the press conference, Lewis Hamilton dismissed the suggestion that he regrets moving to Ferrari. Answering the question of whether he would sign another contract with the Scuderia if he'd known how this year would turn out, Lewis said: "That's a hypothetical question, so I don't want to get into it.

      I don't regret the decision to join the team. I know it takes time to build a team and grow with it, and I anticipated that. So yes, I would have signed."