Lewis Hamilton’s switch to Ferrari has reportedly divided opinion amongst Ferrari’s Tifosi with expectations for either a “dream team” or a “not easy” period for Charles Leclerc. Hamilton is racing in red this season having signed a multi-year contract to become Leclerc’s newest Ferrari team-mate.

Charles Leclerc has laid down his marker ahead of his partnership with Lewis Hamilton, telling Sky Italia “never” will he be in a situation where his team-mate is fighting for the title “instead of me”.

Charles Leclerc sent Lewis Hamilton a wholesome birthday message via his Instagram story on Tuesday, stating that he is ‘looking forward’ to teaming up with the seven-time world champion at Ferrari this year.

Charles Leclerc could be in a "win-win situation" at Ferrari with Lewis Hamilton tipped to "slow down" as he passes his 40th birthday.

Lewis Hamilton is set to drive the F1-75 car of 2022 in his first Ferrari test at Fiorano ahead of the F1 2025 season.

Other than music and fashion, Charles Leclerc finds another common thing between himself and new Ferrari teammate Lewis Hamilton

The 39-year-old replaces Carlos Sainz at Ferrari, with Leclerc having been the de facto No 1 at the team over the last few years. And ahead of the 2025 season, many fans have wondered whether Hamilton will usurp Leclerc in that role, or whether the Monegasque will retain his spot.

Having signed Lewis Hamilton on a multi-year contract, Ferrari are in a unique position heading into 2025. The Scuderia have one of the most highly anticipated driver line-ups in history – which comes with advantages and challenges in equal measure.

Lewis Hamilton has been warned about the impacts of his popularity, as he gets set to make his Ferrari debut. Hamilton's stunning move to Maranello sees a partnership between the most successful driver of all time and the most iconic and successful team in Formula 1 history.