Charles Leclerc 'disappointed' by Hamilton's shock Ferrari move

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Leclerc 'disappointed' by Hamilton's shock Ferrari move

Charles Leclerc and his management team disappointed by sudden Hamilton move

Shay Rogers

Tuesday 6 February 2024 04:57

Charles Leclerc is reportedly 'shocked and disappointed' at the series of events which led to Lewis Hamilton signing on to be his team-mate at Ferrari in 2025.

Hamilton signed with the Scuderia last week in a move that shocked the Formula 1 world, announcing his intention to leave Mercedes, and a partnership which brought six drivers' championships.

It means he will combine with Charles Leclerc to create one of F1’s most formidable lineups ever at the start of next year.

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While Hamilton should help bring the best out of the Monegasque star, a lack of communication from Ferrari over negotiations has upset Leclerc, just weeks after he signed his own extension with the team.

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Leclerc 'shocked and disappointed'

Corriere Dello Sport reports that Charles Leclerc was caught off guard by the announcement just a week after committing his own future to the team and, couldn’t have imagined a scenario where Hamilton would join the Scuderia.

Even Mercedes themselves were caught out by the announcement and change of heart from their driver, who now leaves them with a hole to fill before 2025.

Charles Leclerc will need to bring his A-game to the table if he is to win a championship alongside a driver who has been historically difficult to beat in the same car across his career.

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