Lewis Hamilton warned as Charles Leclerc ‘holds huge advantage’ at Ferrari
The highly anticipated battle between Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari is set to be one of the most thrilling storylines of the 2025 Formula 1 season. Hamilton, a seven-time world champion, has joined Leclerc at the Scuderia after a successful 12-year stint at Mercedes. However, Leclerc’s familiarity with Ferrari is being touted as a significant advantage in the fight against his new teammate.
Leclerc has been an integral part of the Ferrari family since joining the team’s driver academy. He made his debut with the Ferrari-powered Sauber in 2018 before earning a promotion to the senior team in 2019. With 147 starts under his belt, all of which have come with Ferrari power, Leclerc is firmly entrenched as the team’s lead driver.
Former Red Bull F1 racer Christian Klien believes that Leclerc’s experience and knowledge of the team will give him a significant edge over Hamilton. “What pressure there is on Lewis Hamilton this year,” Klien told RacingNews365. “He seems extremely motivated to me, and has seized the big Ferrari challenge with both hands, but that doesn’t mean anything yet, because in the end, it is all about the final results.”
Klien pointed out that Leclerc’s familiarity with the team, the car, and the personnel will make it challenging for Hamilton to adapt quickly. “He has to compete against Leclerc, and that is not an easy task,” Klien said. “Leclerc has been driving for Ferrari for years, and so he knows everything and everyone within the Scuderia. That is a huge advantage for him, and it will not be easy for Hamilton to beat Leclerc.”
However, Klien is confident that Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur will be able to manage the situation effectively. “Fortunately, Fred Vasseur is the team boss, and he is someone who knows how to manage this,” Klien said. “He has so much experience that he will make sure the team handles it perfectly.”
As the 2025 season gets underway, all eyes will be on the battle between Leclerc and Hamilton. While Hamilton’s experience and skill will undoubtedly make him a formidable opponent, Leclerc’s familiarity with Ferrari and his knowledge of the team’s inner workings may prove to be a decisive factor in the fight for supremacy.
The dynamics between Leclerc and Hamilton will be fascinating to watch, and their battle for dominance will undoubtedly be one of the most compelling storylines of the season. With Vasseur at the helm, Ferrari is well-equipped to manage the situation and ensure that both drivers have the best possible chance of success. The stage is set for a thrilling season, and fans around the world will be eagerly watching the battle between Leclerc and Hamilton unfold.
