New details on Hamilton’s signing with Ferrari: did Charles Leclerc know about his arrival when he signed the contract extension?
Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton will be teammates at Ferrari from 2025. John Elkann’s dream has come true, creating a dream team capable of inspiring the fans of the Scuderia.
Carlos Sainz will part ways with Maranello at the end of this season, making way for the seven-time world champion. Hamilton, in turn, will leave Mercedes after an eleven-year partnership.
Hamilton’s arrival is Ferrari’s latest move, following the extension of Leclerc’s contract for several years. There is high expectation for this new pairing, so much so that Sir Lewis, to ensure the best from the market, will bring along his high-level technicians.
It won’t be an easy year for Carlos Sainz, and not even for the multiple world champion; both will have to manage a situation of being separated in their respective teams, Ferrari and Mercedes.
If it is true that Toto Wolff was informed of Lewis Hamilton’s surprising move only a few days ago, was Charles Leclerc aware?
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From what we know, negotiations between the Mercedes driver and Maranello had been ongoing for several months. The entire process took place in absolute secrecy. However, Charles Leclerc played a very fundamental role.
According to La Stampa, it was necessary for Charles Leclerc to agree to the signing of Lewis Hamilton. “Even though no one will ever admit it,” the newspaper writes. “The Monegasque driver accepted the challenge.”
The multiple world champion will turn 40 in 2025, and everyone expects great things. At the same time, he will have to accept the competition with a younger driver (Charles Leclerc will turn 28 next year).
Source: f1ingenerale
