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LECLERC REFLECTS ON PROGRESS, CONCEDES HAMILTON REMAINS BENCHMARK FOR GREATNESS

Charles Leclerc admits he must "win additional titles" to be on the same level as Lewis Hamilton. The Monegasque has outperformed his 7-time champion Ferrari teammate so far in the 2025 F1 season.

Leclerc reflects on progress, concedes Hamilton remains benchmark for greatness
Honest Leclerc! “I’m not on Hamilton’s level yet,” he admits -

During the 2025 F1 season, Charles Leclerc is outperforming Lewis Hamilton in every facet of the rivalry between teammates at Ferrari, but the Monegasque has pointed out one area in which he is still "on the same level" with Hamilton.

When it was revealed that Hamilton would join Leclerc at Ferrari for the 2025 Formula One season, the team completed its ideal driver lineup.

After learning that the legendary racing team wanted to sign the seven-time world champion, Leclerc urged Ferrari to pursue Hamilton. He was excited about the chance to compete against one of the most accomplished drivers in Formula One.

The 28-year-old has so far outperformed his more seasoned teammate in every aspect of the classic teammate rivalry, but Leclerc has made it apparent that he still lacks one quality that distinguishes Hamilton from the other drivers on the grid.

Charles Leclerc acknowledges that to be "on the same level" as Lewis Hamilton, he must win F1 championships.


The famous Ferrari pair was invited to read aloud some kind remarks that supporters had sent for them in a promotional film posted on Shell Motorsport's official Instagram page.

Hamilton read out a letter that stated, "I am proud of you two and whatever you accomplish," after remarking on how lovely the letters were during the work. Many of us find inspiration in you two. Thank you.

"We will try to continue to be," Leclerc said, touched by the kind remarks, "but I still need to win additional titles before being on the same level as LH."

The remark demonstrates the obvious level of respect the Monegasque driver has for his teammate, who is also his fiercest opponent at every race weekend in the Formula 1 world.

Leclerc has praised Hamilton's skills during their first season together as Ferrari teammates.


The eight-time Grand Prix winner emphasised that he has not been taken aback by the British driver's abilities because he was aware of Hamilton's magic long before they were teammates at Ferrari.

Lewis Hamilton's arrival at Ferrari has not entirely pleased Charles Leclerc.
After going through the typical aches and pains of changing constructors, Hamilton has recovered this season and is now more at ease with the driving style required by the SF-25.

Hamilton's change in form has impressed Leclerc, who is keeping the team in mind as he looks to the future. He might end up struggling if Hamilton struggles.

Simon Lazenby, a Sky Sports F1 presenter, claims that Leclerc is "not a happy camper" at Ferrari because he is not getting the attention he deserves.

The Brit was the preferred number one driver for the majority of his time at the Scuderia, so his arrival at the squad was a bit of a wrench in the works.

Given Hamilton's extensive experience and understanding of the requirements for winning numerous world championships, the move away from Ferrari makes sense.

KIM KARDASHIAN AND LEWIS HAMILTON SPOTTED ON ROMANTIC EUROPEAN TOUR TOGETHER

Kim Kardashian and F1 star Lewis Hamilton are turning heads across Europe as insiders reveal Kim's "Russell Wilson" nickname.

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Kim and Lewis Hamilton spark a fly in London and Paris sightings

Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton are the latest celebrity duo making waves, and apparently, Kim’s already got a cheeky nickname for him. The two have been spotted out together in the Cotswolds, London, and Paris, just enjoying themselves and turning a few heads in the process.

Word is, Kim’s close friends are spilling a few details about this new romance. One insider claims Lewis isn’t looking to settle down right now, but Kim still has a special name for him—she calls him “her Russell Wilson”. If you know the reference, it’s a nod to NFL star Russell Wilson, who married singer Ciara after her high-profile breakup with rapper Future. Friends say Kim thinks of Lewis as a “sophisticated upgrade” from her ex, Kanye West.

Kim and Kanye—now legally known as Ye—were married from 2014 to 2021 and share four kids. Their co-parenting relationship is famously complicated.

Kim’s reportedly a bit anxious about how Kanye will react to her new thing with Lewis, considering Kanye and Lewis were friends back in the day. One source told the Mail, “They’re both cautious about Kanye’s feelings since he and Lewis go way back. Kim’s living for herself these days, but she doesn’t want to poke the bear. They know this could set Kanye off, so they’re keeping it light and just having fun for now.”

Kim and Lewis first crossed paths years ago at GQ’s 2014 Men of the Year Awards. Back then, they both showed up with their now-exes—Kim was with Ye, and Lewis was with Nicole Scherzinger.

Kanye even had Lewis over for Easter one year. He talked about it: “Lewis Hamilton’s over at my house, and we’re playing some music in my studio. We’re having Easter brunch—my wife’s family, my friends, everyone’s there. And everybody’s like, ‘What is this music?’ and I’m like, ‘It’s Lewis Hamilton’s music.’”

Since splitting from Ye, Kim’s dated Pete Davidson and moved on. Kanye’s remarried, too—this time to Australian architect Bianca Censori.

Those two have been in the headlines a lot, usually for their wild fashion choices. Things got especially wild when Bianca showed up at the Grammy Awards in a see-through gown. She arrived in a black fur coat but ditched it to reveal a sheer dress that left little to the imagination. People at the event were definitely stunned.

FERRARI SF-26 COMPLETES 121 LAPS IN HISTORIC LEWIS HAMILTON-LECLERC BARCELONA DEBUT

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc completed a "productive" 121-lap debut for the Ferrari SF-26 during 2026 testing in Barcelona.

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Lewis Hamilton delivers first verdict on Ferrari SF-26 after "challenging" rain

Ferrari kicked off its on-track work for the 2026 Formula One season with a steady first day at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc split driving duties in the team’s bold new car, and the whole thing felt like the start of a new chapter.

With the 2026 rules shaking up both the chassis and the power unit, Ferrari didn’t chase lap times. They zeroed in on checking systems, making sure their data lined up, and ironing out any reliability kinks. The weather threw a few curveballs—rain, some dry patches—but even so, they got through their plan and stacked up plenty of laps.

Leclerc seemed upbeat after his first taste of the new machine. He said it felt good to get back behind the wheel and start figuring out the car, even if the focus was just on systems and not raw speed. “We came here to understand how everything works,” he said. “With the weather mixed up, today was all about checks. We finished what we set out to do, and the car did what we expected. It’s a solid start and a decent base.”

Hamilton, now officially in Ferrari red, felt the same. For him, it was a busy day—lots of on-track time, plenty of new things to get used to—but he called it productive. “We got good mileage, learnt a lot, and didn’t hit any big issues. That’s what matters with so many changes coming in. This gives us a strong platform for the next few days.”

Ferrari’s Head of Track Engineering, Matteo Togninalli, stressed how important it was just to get through the day cleanly. “Given the conditions, it went well for us,” he said. Rain or not, they racked up the laps and—most importantly—avoided any real reliability problems. That’s the top priority when you’re shaking down a brand-new car and engine.

Performance talk? Still way too early for that. Right now, Ferrari’s just learning how this new car behaves, gathering data, and building up bit by bit as the days go on—keeping their focus squarely on themselves.

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