It’s a well-known fact that after 12 years of loyal service at Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton has chosen to join rival team Ferrari. The seven-time world champion will make his move to Maranello in 2025, donning the red indefinitely. At Ferrari, Hamilton will be teaming up with veteran racer Leclerc. For now, there’s mutual respect between the two drivers, but experts predict fireworks.
Hamilton and Leclerc: A Potential Clash?
Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes it won’t be long before Hamilton and Leclerc lock horns. He recently expressed his concerns about the future Ferrari line-up in the media. “It will be interesting to see how smoothly the collaboration between Charles and Lewis will go,” he said. “I think those two will definitely clash on a personal level. It will be great to watch.”
The Rest of the Field: A Waiting Game
While Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc are settled at Ferrari, the rest of the driver field is on edge. More than half of the drivers are still without a contract for 2025, leading to a potential reshuffling of seats. Montoya is particularly interested in the future of Carlos Sainz, who he considers one of the better drivers on the grid.
Montoya’s Advice for Sainz
“If I were him (Sainz), I would go to Red Bull,” said the Colombian. “Especially now that there are rumors that Max Verstappen might be leaving. As Red Bull, you need to have a fantastic driver as a backup. Sainz is just doing what he needs to do. There are probably better drivers, but he can be really, really good.” During the race weekend in Miami, the Spaniard made it clear that he is waiting to see how the market develops before making a decision.
