Charles Leclerc will face his toughest challenge yet when Lewis Hamilton joins Ferrari. The Formula 1 community was surprised by the unexpected signing of Hamilton for the 2025 season. Many have wondered how this will impact the relationship between Leclerc and his current teammate. Leclerc has now shared his thoughts on the matter.
Following the news of his departure from Scuderia, Leclerc’s teammate, Carlos Sainz, is now a free agent for the 2025 season. Sainz had been seeking a contract extension with the team but was ultimately replaced by the seven-time champion. Leclerc has developed a close bond with Sainz during their time together at Ferrari and expressed his respect for Sainz’s situation.
Although Leclerc did not provide any definitive answers, his statement indicates the significance of his relationship with Sainz and his desire to remain respectful towards him. Leclerc expressed his happiness about renewing his contract with Ferrari, emphasizing the team’s importance to him.
Leclerc displayed optimism when the new car was unveiled at Maranello. He had previously conducted simulator testing and believed that this year’s car would be faster than its predecessor, the SF-23. According to Leclerc, the engineers at Maranello have addressed the issues raised by both him and Sainz, and an improved version of the SF-23 awaits them.
Both Leclerc and Sainz are eagerly awaiting the pre-season testing to put the new car to the test. Their goal of challenging the dominant Red Bulls will be a difficult task, and only time will reveal how well the Italians fare against the Austrian powerhouse.
According to the Source firstsportz.com