CHARLES LECLERC has been left “shocked and disappointed” by Ferrari’s move to sign Lewis Hamilton, according to reports. Last week it was announced that seven-time Formula One champion Hamilton would be leaving Mercedes for Ferrari in 2025. The Hamilton news came one week after Ferrari signed Leclerc down to a new multi-year contract. This feeling is said to come from the 26-year-old feeling under threat in his position as Ferrari’s No1 driver. The claims contradict earlier reports in Italian media which suggested Leclerc was welcoming of Hamilton joining Ferrari. In June, Leclerc fuelled rumours that Hamilton was set to move to Ferrari when he was asked what he looked for in a team-mate while in a press conference alongside the Brit, responding by looking at the 39-year-old and saying “Hello Lewis”. The Hamilton announcement helped see Ferrari’s market value increase by £3billion.

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