Charles Leclerc refuses to give advice to ‘incredible’ Lewis Hamilton over Ferrari move
Charles Leclerc reckoned that Lewis Hamilton didn't need any advice from the former due to his experience in Formula 1.
Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton (Via IMAGO)
Lewis Hamilton will join Charles Leclerc at Ferrari from the 2025 season and form a formidable pair. Both drivers are dominant in their respective areas and would lead the team to monumental success. A pair like Leclerc-Hamilton might just be what Maranello needs to return back to their championship-winning days.
Charles Leclerc has been extremely respectful of Lewis Hamilton‘s move to Ferrari and always supported it. The Monegasque raised curiosity over Hamilton’s actions until now which led to him such great success. Additionally, Leclerc noted that the Briton had very few weaknesses if any at all. Subsequently, the 26-year-old labeled the 39-year-old as ‘super consistent’ amidst his performances this season.
I will be super curious to see what he has done right for all his career to have had all the success that he’s had. He has very little weaknesses – well actually, I don’t know any weaknesses of Lewis. He’s a super strong driver, always there, super fast, super consistent.
Charles Leclerc told the-race.com
Hamilton defied all odds and scored two race wins in the 2024 season against McLaren’s dominant form. As a result, Leclerc labeled the Mercedes star as incredibly fast among the young generation of drivers. Apart from this, the Monegasque felt that the Briton didn’t need advice from the former due to his reputation in the sport.
Lewis is still incredibly fast. He is still Lewis Hamilton. So, I don’t think he needs any advice from me!
Charles Leclerc added
Charles Leclerc revealed the two ‘motivating’ factors following Lewis Hamilton’s entry
Following Lewis Hamilton’s entry to Ferrari, Charles Leclerc would have to put forth his absolute A-game to emerge on top. Hence, Leclerc believed that it would be interesting to learn from one of the greatest drivers on the track. Additionally, the 26-year-old highlighted that it would also be interesting to showcase his racing mettle against Hamilton in the same machinery.
It will be super interesting for me to learn from Lewis, as much as showing what I am capable of in the same car as Lewis. These two things motivate me a lot.
Charles Leclerc noted
Ferrari’s current performance might be a positive point for Hamilton in the coming season. The Italian constructor would take in great learnings from the ongoing campaign to facilitate Hamilton in the best way possible. Maranello has great hopes of championship contention if not victory under the Briton’s racing on the track.
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