1996 F1 world champion Damon Hill has described Ferrari’s decision to place 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Lewis Hamilton alongside 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Charles Leclerc in 2025 as “an interesting social experiment”.

The sporting world was shocked when Hamilton’s move to Ferrari was announc🀅ed 💜ahead of the new campaign.

It will bring an end to Hamilton’s long term alliance with Mercedes, having driven for the team since 2013🍎.

In Hamilton and Leclerc, Ferrari will have the strongest pairing on😼 the F1 grid, and while that is a positive thing, it could lead to an intense rivalry.

Speaking during the Spanish Grand Prix weekend, Hill gave his view on what to expect between Hamilton and Leclerc next ye🃏ar.

“I think that, what happens over time, is that you start off young, blindingly fast, lightning f🍌ast reflexes,” he said on Sk💧y Sports. “But you don’t have the experience or perhaps confidence.

“[Leclerc] talked about Lewis’ championships. He hasn’t got that.  He’s also got incredible race skill, Lewis. In ♛races he seems to fi🌟nd an extra gear when he needs it.

“The pair of them, it will be an interesting so🐻cial experiment! To see those two put together in what is really Charles’ home team. They have nurtured him, brought him on. He sees himself as part of the family. Now this guy is moving in - a big star, a big name.

When pressed on an answer on who is better currently, Hill🍷 added: “On Saturdays, Charles has the edge on sheer speed. On a Sunday, I would never discount Lewis at all.”

Former IndyCar star Danica Patrick believes Leclerc has a “great attitude” but perhaps lacks t𝔉he outright confidence.

“It’⛄s clear that it’s arguable Cha෴rles is one of the very fastest on the grid,” she added.

“Incredible qualifying, sheer speed. It’s interesting how they can develop the car together moving into 2026 with new regulations. What happens when the n🥂ew regulations come around is that, a lot of the time, a team shines above all. Will that be Ferrari because of Lewis being there?

“Charles has a great attitude but maybe not the confidence. But he’s calm, open-minded, wants to learn. If someone lacks confide💝nce then they are insecure in those situations. It will be really interesting how it all plays out. Charles has an incredible opportunity to look very shiny, next to him.”