Hamilton looks forward

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The 22-year-old was taunted by a number of fans while he was testing earlier this month at the Spanish circuit prompting widespread condemnation. But Ecclestone's insistence the abuse was "a one-off...nothing to worry about" provoked criticism from anti-racism groups and the FIA themselves, who insisted they would carry out a review.

Hamilton said: "It's not really something I want to comment on. I've moved forward and I'm looking forward to the first race."

He added: "Honestly, I can't wait to get back out there. The first Grand Prix - the car is feeling good, the team feels good and I feel good and that's all that matters."

Hamilton was pipped to the drivers' championship by just one point by Kimi Raikonnen in the final race of last season.

However, rather than seeing that as a setback the young Briton has set out his ambition for the season culminating in going one better and becoming world champion.

"My goals would be winning more races, finishing more races - last year we were very, very close to finishing every race so we have to try and improve that, more pole positions, fastest laps and then the main goal is to win the World Championship," he continued.

"It's going to be a tough season again and by no means will it be easy so we are working as hard as we can.

"But I feel even more confident than last year, even more determined because I know what to expect, I know how to manage my time better, I know how to train better and how to drive better so I feel very optimistic."

Neither is he considering succumbing to second season blues, saying: "I still plan to take everyone by surprise personally. For sure coming into this season everyone knows what I can do but I have a few tricks up my sleeve."