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.

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.

Avid followers of the Formula One sport are eagerly waiting to witness Lewis Hamilton make his Ferrari debut. Hamilton's switch to the Scuderia left a jolting impact on the entire sporting world, and as a result,

Charles Leclerc has expressed that he is not expecting to hold a “different” relationship with Lewis Hamilton compared to his

Lewis Hamilton has been tipped for a tough arrival at Ferrari following a frustrating few years at Mercedes. The 39-year-old signed off his career at Mercedes with one of his worst seasons in F1, where he was frequently left downcast by his results and performances.

Flavio Briatore has become the latest F1 chief to question Ferrari's decision to replace Carlos Sainz with Lewis Hamilton. The grid for the 2025 F1 season will look very different when Hamilton pulls on the red overalls to drive for Ferrari alongside Charles Leclerc.