P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Charles Leclerc doesn’t derive any satisfaction from outperforming Lewis Hamilton this year.
Charles Leclerc emphasized that his primary goal is to assist Ferrari in returning to the top of Formula 1, rather than focusing on beating his new teammate Lewis Hamilton this season, who recently joined the team.
Both drivers have faced challenges with the Ferrari SF-25 this year, with Hamilton struggling to adapt and Leclerc managing to secure four podium finishes, including a second place at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Leclerc currently holds the fifth position in the championship with 119 points, ahead of Hamilton in sixth position by 16 points, but winning races is still beyond Ferrari’s reach.
Despite Hamilton’s input on improvements for Ferrari, Leclerc stressed that they are both working together to enhance the team’s performance and aligning their efforts in the same direction.
The young driver acknowledged the value of Hamilton’s different perspective and experience from Mercedes, highlighting their collaborative approach to address areas for development within the team.
