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

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.

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

"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

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc will join forces to end the title drought of Ferrari. The Italian contractor last won the championship in 2008.

Charles Leclerc has dismissed suggestions that his partnership with Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari will be different from his previous team relationships, despite their 13-year age gap. The Monegasque driver revealed he already shares a strong bond with the seven-time world champion ahead of their collaboration for the 2025 season.