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Charles Leclerc says he was aware of talks between Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari before committing to his own new contract at Maranello. Leclerc signed a new long-term deal in January; the announcemen…
Charles Leclerc was aware of talks between Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari before signing his own contract extension with the team in January. Although the news of Hamilton’s possible move came out a week after Leclerc’s contract announcement, it did not affect his decision due to his strong relationship with teammate Carlos Sainz. Leclerc emphasized the importance of staying focused on himself and his own performance, rather than external factors. He acknowledged Lewis Hamilton’s impressive track record and sees him as a valuable addition to the team, but is also looking forward to another year of partnership with Sainz. Leclerc mentioned that the new Ferrari car feels more comfortable to drive this year compared to the previous season, but noted that competitiveness is a separate aspect that is hard to judge. Leclerc also revealed that he has already had discussions with Hamilton and is looking forward to learning from the seven-time world champion.
