F1: Mercedes counting on Hamilton and Rosberg
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Formula One drivers, German Nico Rosberg (right) and British Lewis Hamilton unveil the new Mercedes W04 as part of the Formula One training session at Jerez racetrack on Feb 4, 2013, in Jerez de la Frontera. -- PHOTO: AFP
JEREZ, Spain (AP) - Behind the wheel of his new Mercedes car, Lewis Hamilton felt right at home.
The 28-year-old British driver, who left McLaren for Formula One rival Mercedes this season, drove his new team's new wheels on Monday and wasn't disappointed.
"I'm happy, that's what I can tell you," said Hamilton, the 2008 world champion. "It's still got a Mercedes engine, so it has all the power I used to have."
Hamilton will be driving with Nico Rosberg this season, and Mercedes is hoping to rekindle the fiercely competitive spirit that they shared as go-kart rivals 13 years ago.
