Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, friends or foes? Fred Vasseur prepares Ferrari for 2025
12/29/2024 11:22 AM
Scuderia Ferrari is gearing up for 2025 in Formula 1, and for Frédéric Vasseur, the question remains whether Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc will be allies or rivals. It's a question on many minds, as the stage is set for a stellar showdown. The seven-time world champion versus the driver long heralded as the “predestined one,” who is determined to claim that title on the track—and can no longer afford to wait.
Anticipation is building for the new Formula 1 season. Just over a month away from the first car unveilings, expectations point to an open championship. McLaren appears to be the favorite on paper, but Ferrari, Red Bull, and Mercedes are all expected to contend. The Maranello team, still reeling from a bitter Abu Dhabi finale, is ready to bounce back and aim high.
The team has undergone significant changes, with key additions like Loïc Serra and Jerome d'Ambrosio joining the Scuderia. The brand-new Ferrari—”99% new,” assures Vasseur—will feature Lewis Hamilton. The #44 joins Ferrari to win, even at the expense of the team's golden boy, Charles Leclerc. But how will the two drivers get along?
Charles Leclerc versus Lewis Hamilton: Fred Vasseur has no doubts about Ferrari 2025
During the traditional end-of-season lunch with journalists, Frédéric Vasseur shared his perspective on the rivalry between the Monegasque and the Briton: "Charles and Lewis don't worry me much. They have enormous mutual respect, they know each other well, and they've been discussing this for months." – the French manager pointed out.
"It's far better to fight for first and third places or second and third than for 19th and 20th,” the Scuderia team principal assures. “It's a good thing for a team to have this kind of discussion and approach, and I'm truly convinced that the team's performance will benefit from the competition between the two." – the Ferrari team principal concluded.
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