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Lewis Hamilton has addressed the possibility that he faces an intra-team rivalry with Charles Leclerc at Ferrari in this year’s Formula 1 season.
Lewis Hamilton has acknowledged the potential for an intra-team rivalry with Charles Leclerc at Ferrari in this year’s Formula 1 season. Despite a challenging first year with the Scuderia, Hamilton is entering the 2026 campaign motivated to improve. Hamilton and Leclerc both faced difficulties in the previous season, with Hamilton failing to finish on the podium and Leclerc securing no Grand Prix victories. While a Hamilton-Leclerc partnership at Ferrari could be exciting, Hamilton emphasizes that the team comes first and that they are not rivals. Hamilton is focused on working towards success and has been actively involved in the development of the new SF-26 car, feeling optimistic about the upcoming season.
