Two weeks ago it was known that Lewis Hamiltonthe English pilot of 39 years old and seven-time Formula 1 world championwill go to the team Ferrari from 2025. After the announcement, this Thursday it emerged that Charles Leclerc it is “disappointed” for the future arrival of the Briton to the Italian team, according to Corriere dello Sport. The Monegasque pilot Ferrari does not welcome the incorporation of Hamilton and, in this context, the Italian newspaper emphasized: “Leclerc had no idea that something like this would happen.” Leclerc’s entourage assures that Leclerc is “shocked and disappointed” by the situation, according to the media.
It was believed that Hamilton y Charles Leclerc They could get along as good teammates at Ferrari starting next year. However, the one born in Stevenage y Leclerc would be further away from having a good relationship. With no signs of rapprochement, the same medium analyzed Leclerc’s news. “For the moment, Leclerc and his team remained silent so as not to reveal signs of weakness. It is clear that his role at Ferrari will be modified and he will be the second driver,” added Corriere dello Sport, a year after the incorporation of Hamilton, currently at Mercedes.
Also recently Vitantonio Liuzziformer pilot of Red Bullspoke about the arrival of Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari in 2025: “Lewis has shown that he is still a racing animal, a driver who leaves nothing behind and pushes to the end on the track. It is an important choice for Ferrari, they will not give up until they achieve this eighth title. A good move by Ferrari not only on an economic level,” the former driver told the Italian newspaper Tutto Sport.
The pilot also referred to the relationship between Hamilton y Charles Leclerc. “It is always better to see a clash between two drivers fighting for the title than when they fight for other steps on the podium. It may be a healthy fight, but it would be an incentive to push yourself to the limit necessary to beat a superior Red Bull.” Liuzzi analyzed what consequences the arrival of Hamilton for spanish Carlos Sainz. “Announcing Hamilton so soon could be a problem for Sainz’s motivations. It will be a season marked by the internal challenge between Leclerc and the Spaniard, Carlos will want to show that he is a fast driver who will be able to have a hard time.”
Another who commented on Hamilton y Sainz it was the french Pierre Gasly. According to the Alpine driver, the British and the Spanish are very talented. “Sainz is a great driver and Hamilton is a fantastic driver,” said the Frenchman. He also spoke Esteban Ocon, who could be Hamilton’s future replacement in the team led by Toto Wolff. “I have always had strong ties with Mercedes. I’m still a junior Mercedes driver. I have always been, although I am no longer so junior. I still have a contract with them at some point. So it is how it is. We’ll see. At the moment, I am totally dedicated to Alpine. That is my goal”.
In addition, Ocon said he was surprised about Hamilton leaving for Ferrari. “No one could expect Hamilton to change teams this winter,” he claimed. And he added: “I think the Lewis news has surprised everyone.” For his partner, Gasly, the news was not so surprising. “I have been at Mercedes for a long time and not… because I had some news about their conversations with Ferrari. He had it a secret for a while, but it was now or never,” the pilot emphasized.
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