Juan Pablo Montoya feels "Leclerc must play the long game and has intelligent management around him"
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Juan Pablo Montoya’s advice to Charles Leclerc
Marcus Ericsson, Sebastian Vettel, Carlos Sainz, and Lewis Hamilton: this is the list of teammates Charles Leclerc has had in his F1 career, which has now reached a crucial point—direct confrontation with the most successful and fastest driver in the history of the Circus, at least statistically. On paper, this challenge could be further heightened by a potentially very competitive Ferrari.
Charles Leclerc has been waiting for years for his chance to fight for the world title, a prospect he only came close to in 2022 with a brilliant start to the season that then literally went up in smoke—partly due to Ferrari’s power unit issues, which forced him to retire in Barcelona and Azerbaijan (in both cases, he was leading the race, though in Baku, a Virtual Safety Car pit stop helped him take the lead).
2025 could be Ferrari’s historic year, but there's only room for one on the top step, and Lewis Hamilton certainly doesn't intend to wait in his personal chase for an eighth legendary title. For Charles Leclerc, the duel with Hamilton is a definitive test of maturity, and Juan Pablo Montoya has emphasized that the Monegasque must be patient. “Hamilton's chances of winning the championship will depend on how comfortable he feels and on the quality of the car Ferrari manages to produce,” Juan Pablo Montoya Montoya said in an interview with CasinoApps. “If Charles Leclerc plays it smart by never blocking Hamilton but consistently staying ahead of him, then everyone at Ferrari will support Leclerc. He is managed by intelligent people who know how to navigate political dynamics, and I believe they will keep reminding him to think long-term. Hamilton won't stay at Ferrari forever, and no matter how things turn out, it will be crucial for Leclerc to retain Ferrari's support until that day comes.”
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