In Leclerc’s sixth season with Ferrari, Hamilton—a seven-time champion—will be his third teammate after current partner Carlos Sainz and four-time champion Sebastian Vettel.
In an extensive, exclusive interview, Leclerc states, “For me, it’s an amazing opportunity.” First, to take a lesson from the world’s most accomplished driver. And to uphold my own standards against Lewis, who serves as everyone’s standard bearer.”
Some in Formula One felt that Leclerc had suffered a setback when Ferrari signed Hamilton in the winter.
The group had been emphasizing for years that Leclerc was the driver they had chosen to help them get there.
Leclerc, 26, claims he never considered it in that manner.
“Not at all,” he replies. “Because it is a Ferrari. And in their automobiles, they require the best drivers. Therefore, it makes perfect sense from Ferrari’s perspective.
