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Charles Leclerc has been more comfortable behind the wheel at Ferrari this year compared to Lewis Hamilton as the latter endures his first season in red.
Charles Leclerc is not worried about Ferrari possibly adjusting the car to suit Lewis Hamilton’s driving style next year.
The 2026 F1 season will bring new technical regulations with significant changes to the chassis and power units.
Ferrari plans to have both Leclerc and Hamilton in the lineup for a second consecutive year, with Hamilton aiming for a stronger start after facing challenges in his first season with the team.
Leclerc, a Ferrari veteran, has had a smoother experience in comparison with Hamilton, who has expressed discomfort behind the wheel.
Leclerc is confident that Ferrari has the tools to adapt the car to both his and Hamilton’s driving styles, prioritizing fielding the fastest car before focusing on set-up and development direction.
He emphasized that in the current era of Formula 1, engineers have the necessary tools to make the car faster, providing flexibility for drivers to set up the car according to their preferences.
