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The Monégasque will be joined at Ferrari by the seven-time World Champion from next season.
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has been in contact with Lewis Hamilton regarding Hamilton’s move to the Scuderia for next season. Leclerc, who recently signed a contract extension, expressed no surprise at Hamilton’s transition, citing prior knowledge of the discussions. Leclerc praised Hamilton as an incredible driver and looks forward to learning from the seven-time World Champion. Despite the impending changes, Leclerc remains focused on his current partnership with Carlos Sainz for the upcoming season. The unique situation of racing together while aware of the future changes adds an interesting dynamic to their relationship. Leclerc confirmed having discussions with Hamilton and emphasized the learning opportunity of having a new teammate of Hamilton’s caliber.