After their first day as teammates, the question on everyone’s mind was: who was faster between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc behind the wheel of the Ferrari? This question, which many have been asking, was posed directly to the Monegasque driver, who gave his personal take.
At Fiorano, both drivers hit the track with the SF-23, so comparisons between their lap times were inevitable. Fans at the circuit and in Maranello immediately wondered who had already proven to be quicker.
Lewis Hamilton or Charles Leclerc? That response…
When asked the question directly at Fiorano, Charles Leclerc answered in his own way, trying to defuse any early rivalry. Although…
Faced with the fan’s question, Leclerc replied, “Yes, but I was driving while it was raining,” hinting that the two performances weren’t entirely comparable. Yet, some have already interpreted the response from number 16 as a subtle challenge.
More concrete and detailed data will certainly be needed to determine who can push the car further. Of course, Charles Leclerc already knows the car well, but Lewis Hamilton might have a lot to show with his new single-seater.
It remains to be seen when the two will next hit the track. However, it has been announced that both will be in Barcelona next week for testing. While the exact date hasn’t been confirmed, it’s expected they’ll be on track with Ferrari after the 27th. Everyone is waiting to see the new 2025 car, which will finally debut during the Bahrain tests at the end of February.
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