Fred Vasseur believes that he will not impose the requirement that Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc develop a friendly relationship at Ferrari. The upcoming season will see Hamilton and Leclerc as teammates, forming one of the strongest driver pairings in Formula 1. Both drivers excel in their respective areas and are expected to deliver exciting races. However, Vasseur made it clear that he will not force the two drivers to become «best friends» with each other.
With Hamilton’s surprising move to Ferrari, Vasseur acknowledges that one of the greatest drivers in F1 history will be replaced next season. Vasseur believes that it is not necessary to ask his drivers to be best friends or spend leisure time together to improve their working relationship. He emphasizes the importance of a genuine and respectful connection between Hamilton and Leclerc, both on and off the track, as they are highly skilled drivers. Vasseur is confident that this aspect will not be a problem and time will reveal how this promising duo will perform for the Italian team.
Although Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc are not often seen competing head-to-head on the Formula 1 circuit, both drivers are equally determined to outperform each other. This competitive drive will undoubtedly provide thrilling moments in Ferrari races. Despite this, Vasseur states that the two drivers have already started to develop a bond.
According to Vasseur, Lewis Hamilton and Leclerc have grown closer since Hamilton’s announcement to join Ferrari. Vasseur jokingly refers to the past two months as a «training period» or honeymoon, implying that everything has been going well between the two drivers who will soon be competing against each other in the iconic red cars.
Lewis Hamilton has not faced a formidable challenger since the ground effect era. Many believe that Leclerc will surpass the seven-time world champion at Ferrari. However, it is expected that Hamilton will regain his winning form with the support of the Italian team. Currently, his focus is on finishing the season strong with the Brackley team.
