Resurfaced Video Shows Young Charles Leclerc Starstruck by Lewis Hamilton; Confirmed as Teammates at Ferrari
Leclerc, who recently signed a new deal with Ferrari, will now be teammates with Hamilton. Last season, Leclerc expressed his admiration for Hamilton, stating that any driver on the grid would love to have Hamilton as a teammate due to his incredible achievements in the sport.
Reflecting on the news, Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff accepted Hamilton’s decision, acknowledging the exciting opportunities for the team’s future. Wolff emphasized that, for now, the focus is on the upcoming season, and they aim to deliver a strong performance in 2024.
As the news broke that Lewis Hamilton would be leaving Mercedes to join Ferrari for the 2025 season, an old video featuring a young Charles Leclerc looking starstruck in Hamilton’s presence has resurfaced. The video captures a moment when Leclerc, then a development driver for Ferrari’s customer team Haas, appeared nervous as Hamilton stood behind him during a red flag stoppage.
The pairing of Hamilton and Leclerc at Ferrari is expected to bring together two highly talented drivers, and fans are eager to see how they will perform as teammates in the upcoming seasons.
