Hamilton has joined Leclerc at Ferrari for the 2025 Formula 1 championship having parted ways with Mercedes after inking a multi-year deal with the Scuderia even before the first

Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton are now team-mates at Ferrari, forming one of the most hotly-anticipated duos in modern F1 history. Despite being at different ends of their respective careers, both drivers feel they have plenty to learn from one another.

The 39-year-old replaces Carlos Sainz at Ferrari, with Leclerc having been the de facto No 1 at the team over the last few years. And ahead of the 2025 season, many fans have wondered whether Hamilton will usurp Leclerc in that role, or whether the Monegasque will retain his spot.

Former Ferrari engineer Rob Smedley believes Charles Leclerc will emerge as a “fully formed World Champion” if Lewis Hamilton’s influence rubs off on him in F1 2025. And he reckons Hamilton and Leclerc could have a similar partnership to the master-and-apprentice dynamic between Michael Schumacher and Felipe Massa in 2006.

Charles Leclerc sent Lewis Hamilton a wholesome birthday message via his Instagram story on Tuesday, stating that he is ‘looking forward’ to teaming up with the seven-time world champion at Ferrari this year.

"Charles Leclerc is no stooge. Let me please tell you that in a qualifying position, that I will be surprised."

Former IndyCar driver James Hinchcliffe is confident that Lewis Hamilton will give a tough challenge to Charles Leclerc at Ferrari this year

Formula 1 superstar Lewis Hamilton has issued an exciting statement ahead of his debut with Ferrari. The seven-time world champion is set to make his debut in red F1 machinery at some point later this month,