{"id":253538,"date":"2025-11-01T01:43:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-01T01:43:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/253538\/"},"modified":"2025-11-01T01:43:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-01T01:43:10","slug":"charles-leclerc-admits-hes-still-not-on-the-same-level-as-lewis-hamilton-despite-dominating-ferrari-battle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/253538\/","title":{"rendered":"Charles Leclerc admits he’s still not ‘on the same level’ as Lewis Hamilton despite dominating Ferrari battle"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Even though Charles Leclerc is beating Lewis Hamilton in every aspect of the teammate battle at Ferrari during the 2025 F1 season, the Monegasque has identified one area where he still isn\u2019t \u2018on the same level\u2019 as him.<\/p>\n

Ferrari<\/a> completed a dream driver line-up upon the announcement that Hamilton<\/a> would partner Leclerc<\/a> at the team during the 2025 F1 campaign. <\/p>\n

Leclerc encouraged Ferrari\u2019s pursuit of Hamilton<\/a> after he had heard about the iconic racing outfit\u2019s desire to sign the seven-time world champion. He was looking forward to the prospect of testing his skills against one of F1\u2019s most successful drivers. <\/p>\n

So far, the 28-year-old has trumped his more experienced teammate in every facet of the traditional teammate battle, but Leclerc has made it clear that he is still lacking in one realm that sets Hamilton apart from the rest of the grid.<\/p>\n

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CategoryLewis HamiltonCharles Leclerc2025 points146210Grand Prix results*315Grand Prix qualifying515Grand Prix wins00Grand Prix poles01Grand Prix podiums07Best finish4th2ndDisqualifications11Retirements11Retirements (classified finish)00Fastest laps10Grand Prix points finishes1717Sprint results31Sprint Qualifying22Sprint wins10Sprint poles10Sprint podiums20The 2025 F1 teammate head-to-head battle of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc
*Both Ferrari drivers were disqualified from the Chinese Grand PrixCharles Leclerc admits that he needs to win F1 titles to be \u2018on the same level\u2019 as Lewis Hamilton<\/p>\n

In a promotional video on Shell Motorsport\u2019s official Instagram page<\/a>, the star Ferrari duo were tasked with reading out a number of nice comments that fans had sent in for them.<\/p>\n

In the midst of the task, Hamilton noted how sweet the letters were, before reading one out that said, \u201cI\u2019m proud of you two and everything you do. You both are an inspiration to many of us. Thank you.\u201d<\/p>\n

Touched by the nice words, Leclerc responded with, \u201cWe\u2019ll try to continue to be, but I still need to win some titles before being on the same level as LH.\u201d<\/p>\n

The response shows a clear length of respect that the Monegasque driver shows to his teammate, who, in the world of Formula 1, also happens to be his biggest rival at every race weekend. <\/p>\n

Amid their first season as Ferrari teammates, Leclerc has been complimentary of Hamilton\u2019s abilities<\/a>. <\/p>\n

The eight-time Grand Prix winner highlighted how he hasn\u2019t been surprised by the Brit\u2019s skills, due to the fact that he knew of Hamilton\u2019s magic well before they became counterparts at Ferrari.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: Lewis Hamilton reveals the biggest difference between Ferrari and every other Formula 1 team<\/a><\/p>\n

\"FerrariPhoto by Gerardo Vieyra\/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesCharles Leclerc hasn\u2019t been totally happy with the addition of Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari<\/p>\n

After suffering from the usual pains that come with switching constructors, Hamilton has managed to turn his season around and get into a place where he is more comfortable with the driving style that the SF-25 requires. <\/p>\n

Leclerc has been impressed with Hamilton\u2019s pivot in form<\/a> as he looks towards the future with the team in mind. If Hamilton struggles, then he may also end up struggling.<\/p>\n

However, according to Sky Sports F1 presenter Simon Lazenby, Leclerc is \u2018not a happy camper\u2019 within the Ferrari ranks<\/a> due to the spotlight being taken away from him.<\/p>\n

Having spent the majority of his tenure at the Scuderia as the favoured number one driver, the Brit\u2019s introduction to the team threw a bit of a spanner into the works. <\/p>\n

The shift in favour from Ferrari is understandable, considering the vast amount of experience and knowledge of what it takes to win multiple world titles that Hamilton brings to the table.<\/p>\n