Leclerc Attributes Hamilton F1 Success to Preparation

Charles Leclerc attributes Lewis Hamilton's record-breaking Formula 1 success primarily to the seven-time world champion's meticulous preparation and overall approach, a process the Ferrari driver has studied closely since Hamilton joined the team last year.

In an interview with Sky Sport F1, Leclerc described Hamilton's arrival as a major learning opportunity. "Since the day Lewis arrived in the team, for me, it was a huge opportunity to learn from him," Leclerc said. "I analysed every single thing he does as a preparation, all the way to when he jumps into the car. And then I would say the driving, it's more specific from track to track. We've got our own strengths and sometimes I will look at him on a particular corner and I will analyse that, but that's more specific track to track. But I think the approach is what made him have all the success that he's had in the past."

Leclerc has outperformed his teammate on the track amid this observation. In 2025, the Monegasque scored 242 points to Hamilton's 156, including seven podiums and one pole position. The trend continued into the 2026 season, with Leclerc securing two podiums to Hamilton's one. He currently sits third in the...