Charles Leclerc Makes Striking Admission About How he Learns From Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari

Charles Leclerc has admitted that he continues to learn from his teammate Lewis Hamilton by studying his data and his driving approach. Speaking to Autoracer.it, Leclerc revealed how the seven-time F1 world champion has pushed him since joining Ferrari.

“Even when I perform well, I still learn so much from Lewis—simply by looking at his data, trying to understand his approach, and observing how he handles the car, because he is incredibly skilled at that,” Leclerc told Autoracer.it [translated using Google]

Charles Leclerc also revealed that he has a notebook with more detailed notes since Hamilton arrived at Ferrari.

“There is always something to learn, every single weekend. I have a notebook full of notes; I probably have more than ever since Lewis joined the team.”

Charles Leclerc is Learning From the Best Driver on the Paddock

Lewis Hamilton joined Ferrari in 2025, after a legendary 12-year tenure with Mercedes, partnering Leclerc at the Scuderia. Both drivers are competitive and deliver strong results for the Italian outfit. Having two such drivers also provides an opportunity to learn from each other’s strengths and driving techniques.

Hamilton’s arrival at Ferrari brought together two drivers with different experiences and career achievements. Leclerc, who joined Ferrari in 2019, has established himself as one of the team’s leading drivers. Hamilton’s extensive experience and seven world championships offer another valuable perspective within the garage.

Charles Leclerc has secured nine career Grand Prix wins, 27 pole positions, and 55 career podium finishes under the Ferrari banner.

Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton Push Each Other to Bring Out Their Best

Leclerc acknowledged that the pair push each other to perform at their best every weekend. He also admitted that Hamilton’s pace on certain weekends has offered him valuable lessons, even when he has delivered strong performances himself. Their competitive dynamic is proving valuable as Ferrari continues its pursuit of a 17th Constructors’ Championship.

“And as for Lewis—absolutely, yes: we push each other to give our best every single weekend,” Leclerc said.

“There are weekends where he is just incredibly fast, and on those occasions, I learn a great deal.”

Ferrari currently sits second in the Constructors’ Championship, 134 points behind leader Mercedes, who has had a dominant 2026 F1 campaign.

Hamilton won the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. Leclerc has yet to score a win this season.

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