Ferrari Fans Crush Hamilton in Leclerc Battle—As He Reveals Schumacher’s Toughest Opponent!

Ferrari Fans Deliver Brutal Verdict on Hamilton vs. Leclerc—As Hamilton Names Schumacher’s Toughest Rival

Ferrari has pulled off one of the biggest signings in F1 history by bringing Lewis Hamilton on board for 2025, forming a dream driver lineup alongside Charles Leclerc. But will the gamble pay off?

Determined to end its championship drought dating back to 2008, Ferrari has spared no expense in securing Hamilton’s services. The team showed flashes of brilliance last season, with strong performances at the start and finish, but a costly mid-season slump—triggered by an underwhelming upgrade in Barcelona—proved to be a major setback. Despite this, Ferrari still finished just 14 points behind McLaren in the constructors’ standings and is already being tipped as a title contender for 2025.

With Hamilton replacing Carlos Sainz, Ferrari is facing its highest level of scrutiny since the legendary Michael Schumacher era. However, while Hamilton’s arrival has generated massive hype, his head-to-head battle with Leclerc is already fueling debate—and the early fan verdict isn’t in his favor.

In a recent RacingNews365 poll, fans were asked to predict which driver would come out on top in each of the 10 team pairings for 2025. The results for Ferrari’s duo? Not exactly encouraging for Hamilton.

While the vote wasn’t entirely one-sided, the message was clear: the majority of fans believe Leclerc will be the stronger driver.

Meanwhile, Hamilton has also stirred discussion by revealing which F1 driver he believes was “second only” to Michael Schumacher in terms of overtaking difficulty. While Schumacher’s defensive prowess is legendary, Hamilton pointed to Fernando Alonso as the toughest rival he has ever faced on track, highlighting the Spaniard’s relentless wheel-to-wheel skills.

With fan pressure mounting and a fierce teammate battle ahead, Hamilton’s move to Ferrari is shaping up to be one of the most scrutinized transfers in F1 history.

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