P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton will have championship aspirations upon joining Ferrari, but winning an eighth F1 drivers’ title will be no easy feat – especially with Charles Leclerc alongside him.
According to Johnny Herbert, Lewis Hamilton will be mindful of how Charles Leclerc managed to lead the Ferrari team instead of Sebastian Vettel in 2019. Herbert expects internal politics within Ferrari this season as Hamilton joins following his departure from Mercedes, where he won the majority of his F1 titles. The duo of Hamilton and Leclerc is viewed as the strongest driver lineup on the 2025 grid. Herbert believes that having two competitive drivers can serve as motivation for both, resulting in improved performance and benefits for the team. Hamilton will strive for his eighth F1 championship, while Ferrari aims for their first constructors’ title since 2008, with Leclerc’s exceptional abilities posing a challenge for Hamilton. Herbert highlighted Leclerc’s past success in outshining Vettel at Ferrari and emphasized the critical role of motivation in achieving success in Formula 1.
