Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have enjoyed a cordial start to life as Ferrari team-mates, but it remains to be seen how racing against each other will affect their relationship

Lewis Hamilton’s switch to Ferrari has reportedly divided opinion amongst Ferrari’s Tifosi with expectations for either a “dream team” or a “not easy” period for Charles Leclerc. Hamilton is racing in red this season having signed a multi-year contract to become Leclerc’s newest Ferrari team-mate.

Nico Rosberg has warned former F1 teammate Lewis Hamilton that he will face a huge challenge going up against Charles Leclerc at Ferrari. Hamilton will become teammates with Leclerc as he embarks on a new chapter of his storied and illustrious F1 career at Ferrari, having completed a blockbuster switch from Mercedes.

Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton are now team-mates at Ferrari, forming one of the most hotly-anticipated duos in modern F1 history. Despite being at different ends of their respective careers, both drivers feel they have plenty to learn from one another.

After a distinguished 12-year tenure with Mercedes, where he secured seven World Championships and 105 Grand Prix wins, Hamilton has switched teams for the 2025 Formula 1 season.

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.