Lewis Hamilton has been gaining more attention than Charles Leclerc, a key point that he has commented on ahead of the 2025 season opener.

Charles Leclerc has revealed what has impressed him the most about new Ferrari F1 teammate Lewis Hamilton. There is huge interest and intrigue surrounding how Hamilton will fare having joined Leclerc at Ferrari following his blockbuster switch from F1 rivals Mercedes over the winter.

Lewis Hamilton says the work ethic of “Mr Ferrari” Charles Leclerc is what has surprised him most about his new Formula 1 team-mate at the Scuderia. Hamilton’s blockbuster move from Mercedes to join Ferrari means he becomes Leclerc’s third team-mate in the Monegasque’s now seven-year stint in red – after Sebastian Vettel and Carlos Sainz.

Guenther Steiner reminds Lewis Hamilton that he will have to make an effort to adjust himself at Ferrari and not the other way round.

For many petrolheads, 2025 will be marked by a battle for supremacy between global EV giants, accelerated growth and key technological breakthroughs. For the tifosi, 2025 is simply the year of Ferrari.

An unprecedented absence for Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc has been noted at the Australian Grand Prix. Formula 1 heads to Melbourne this weekend for the season-opening grand prix around the Albert Park Circuit, and Hamilton will be taking part in his first grand prix weekend with the Ferrari team.

Just a year after making his F1 debut, Leclerc was signed by Ferrari in 2019 and instantly made an impact, outshining four-time champion Sebastian Vettel. With eight wins and an impressive 26 pole positions, the Monegasque is one of the fastest drivers on the grid and adored by Ferrari and their passionate Tifosi fanbase.

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton racing a Ferrari for the first time. Reigning world champion Max Verstappen arriving without a lot of mileage in his Red Bull. Lando Norris helping McLaren set a benchmark with his pace in testing.

Ahead of his big Ferrari debut Lewis Hamilton vowed to deliver in red, insisting the pressure he places himself under is all coming from within.

Lewis Hamilton says he doesn’t feel under pressure ahead of his Ferrari debut, but conceded winning a record eighth Formula 1 world title is a tall order.