Lewis Hamilton asserts he’s “perfectly aware” of Charles Leclerc’s pace at Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton made it clear that he understands how quick his new teammate, Charles Leclerc can be at Scuderia Ferrari.

Lewis Hamilton asserts he’s “perfectly aware” of Charles Leclerc’s pace at Ferrari

Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton (via Planetf1)

Lewis Hamilton will race for Scuderia Ferrari in the upcoming season alongside Charles Leclerc. The latter has played a pivotal role in Maranello’s recent rise to the front. Now, Hamilton has acknowledged that Leclerc remains a fiercely quick driver at the Scuderia.

The seven-time world champion was rumored to be slower than the 27-year-old during the SF-25 shakedown at Fiorano. On the other hand, Charles Leclerc has revealed that he will keep an eye on Hamilton’s conversations in the Ferrari garage to learn from the Briton.

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Lewis Hamilton insisted that he has a great relationship with his new teammate. Moreover, the 40-year-old praised Leclerc for being extremely professional and friendly with his colleagues at Maranello. The seven-time world champion pointed out that he was fully aware of how fast Charles Leclerc can be on-track.

We have a very good relationship, and I’m trying to observe how it works. He is very, very professional and clearly he is also well-loved inside the box. I’m perfectly aware of how fast he is.

Lewis Hamilton said, as quoted by FormulaPassion.it

Lewis Hamilton confesses beating Charles Leclerc ‘won’t be easy’

The British driver applauded Leclerc for being quite mature at the age of 27. Hamilton claimed that the Monegasque was probably more mature than when he was his age. Additionally, Lewis Hamilton admitted that defeating Leclerc will not be easy at Ferrari.

Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton
Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton (via Scuderia Ferrari)

He has a bright future ahead of him, he is only 27 years old but he is also very mature to be a twenty-seven year old. He’s probably more mature than I was at 27. Beating him won’t be easy of course.

Lewis Hamilton explained

Certainly, the seven-time world champion understands that it won’t be smooth sailing this year. Nevertheless the 40-year-old has a drive for success with Ferrari, as he wants to bring glory back to Maranello. As such, the Tifosi would hope to see Hamilton push himself to the limit in a bid to fight for the 2025 world title.