Charles Leclerc asserts Lewis Hamilton will ‘push’ him to the limit at Ferrari next year
Charles Leclerc remains excited to go up against Lewis Hamilton as teammates at Scuderia Ferrari next season.
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Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc (via Sky Sports)
Lewis Hamilton is all set to make the biggest driver move in F1’s recent history. The seven-time world champion will join Scuderia Ferrari next season on a multi-year deal. Charles Leclerc reckons that he’s ready to face Hamilton as his teammate at Maranello.
Leclerc highlighted that the 39-year-old will make him push forward during their time together at the Italian team. Moreover, the Monegasque driver claimed that by looking at the data, he will know that he could replicate whatever Lewis Hamilton was doing since the two will have the same machinery.
He [Lewis Hamilton] will push me forward for sure, with his talent being able to look at the data, knowing that whatever he does inside this car, I can do because we’ve got now the same car.
Charles Leclerc said at FIA gala
Nevertheless, Charles Leclerc acknowledged that this was not going to be an easy challenge for him. The Ferrari driver remained motivated to go up against Hamilton. Previously, Leclerc had outperformed four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel as teammates at the Scuderia.
It’s going to be a big challenge, and I’m very motivated for that.
Charles Leclerc added
Charles Leclerc applauds ‘legendary’ Lewis Hamilton
Hamilton is statistically the most successful driver in the history of the sport. Charles Leclerc pointed out that the Briton is undoubtedly a legend of Formula 1. The Monegasque recalled Lewis Hamilton’s triumphant stints at McLaren and Mercedes within the past two decades. Now, the 39-year-old will bring his experience and wisdom to Maranello.
Lewis is a legend of our sport, and he’s achieved so much, and in different teams as well. He’s achieved so much in McLaren, he’s also achieved so much in Mercedes, and now that he comes to Ferrari, with all this knowledge, all this experience, will help a lot the team and will push forward the team.
Charles Leclerc explained
Certainly, Charles Leclerc is determined to match Lewis Hamilton at the Prancing Horse. The 27-year-old has found the perfect opportunity to prove himself against a world champion. However, it remains to be seen how things go for the two drivers within Ferrari next season.
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