Ferrari 2025: Charles Leclerc opens up on “great challenge” of partnering Lewis Hamilton. Charles Leclerc is preparing for the “great challenge” with Lewis Hamilton in Ferrari.

Everything is set for Lewis Hamilton’s arrival at Ferrari in 2025. Charles Leclerc is gearing up for what promises to be a “great challenge” in F1. The seven-time Formula 1 world champion joins the Maranello team with a strong desire to win and put behind him the rollercoaster years at Mercedes. For Charles Leclerc, the homegrown Ferrari star and proud bearer of the #16, it will be an opportunity to once again showcase his full potential on the track.

Months ago, when Lewis Hamilton’s surprise move to Ferrari was first announced, whispers began to circulate regarding his future teammate. Charles Leclerc, widely regarded as Maranello’s crown jewel, will now face the challenge of competing alongside the most successful driver in Formula 1 history.

This decision seems to go against the classic “number one and number two driver” strategy. Could pairing a legendary driver like Lewis Hamilton with Charles Leclerc signal a loss of faith in the Monegasque by Ferrari’s management? Charles Leclerc’s 2024 Formula 1 season seems to dispel such doubts, but he himself is aware of the immense “challenge” ahead.

Lewis Hamilton vs. Charles Leclerc for a dream Ferrari season in 2025
The first real rival for the two Ferrari drivers in what promises to be a thrilling 2025 season will undoubtedly be their own teammate. While their motivations may differ, both are united by the desire to outshine their friendly rival. For the British driver, the goal may be to prove he still has the makings of a champion. For the Monegasque, this duel represents the ultimate test of his abilities.

“Looking ahead, Lewis is obviously a seven-time world champion, the most successful Formula 1 driver of all time,” Charles Leclerc explained on the *Box Box Box* podcast. “So it will be a great challenge for me, but I’m looking forward to it. On one hand, I’ll be able to learn from Lewis in the same car, which is fantastic. But I’ll also have the chance to prove what I’m capable of in the same car as Lewis. That’s a huge motivation for me.” – the Monegasque driver concluded.