Charles Leclerc described beating Lewis Hamilton as one of his “biggest” challenges but felt ready to do just that in 2025. Much of the attention this season has been focused on the other side of the Ferrari garage but Leclerc believes he can beat both his new team-mate and the rest of the field on the way to the title.

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur is happy for Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc to engage in a healthy rivalry this year and remains confident it will not descend into internal politics.