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 may find themselves in a title fight in 2025, but Hamilton has the edge in one key, intangible area: Experience.

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.

F1 data analysis has revealed that Charles Leclerc could pose an even bigger problem for Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari.

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.

Ex-Ferrari Formula 1 engineer Rob Smedley believes Charles Leclerc will become “the real deal himself” as he learns from the

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