Charles Leclerc must perform better if not dominate Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari in order to remain the ‘hero’ of the Tifosi.
Lewis Hamilton‘s highly anticipated move to Ferrari has already caused a big buzz in and around Italy. The Briton’s first visit to Maranello had caused a state of emergency in the city. The 40-year-old could very well become the ‘next Michael Schumacher‘, granting massive success to the Prancing Horse. Hence, before Hamilton’s bond went anymore deeper, Eddie Jordan issued a warning for Charles Leclerc.
Charles Leclerc has always been ‘Ferrari’s product’ as the team honed him in the best way possible. The Monegasque’s close ties to the team might take a hit if Lewis Hamilton leads the team back to their glory days. Hamilton has already laid out his plans to improve inclusivity and equality amongst the Italian crew of Ferrari.
All these ventures from Hamilton could make him the ‘hero’ at Ferrari. Hence, Eddie Jordan urged Leclerc to ‘dominate’ the Briton in terms of performance in the first few races. Jordan anticipated that the Tifosi would shower more love on the 40-year-old as the season unfolded. Moreover, the Irishman reckoned that the seven-time champion would also embrace the love from the fans all over the world.
I would urge Leclerc to get on his bike at the early stage because that’s when Leclerc is going to show certain amounts of dominance. As the season unfolds, as the people show more and more love for him (Hamilton), particularly the Italian fraternity, the Tifosi but also the country, because this is a national team. I really think Lewis wants to, and will embrace the love that it projects.
Eddie Jordan said, as reported by GPblog
Eddie Jordan labels Charles Leclerc ‘Darling of Maranello’
Charles Leclerc’s recent win at the Italian GP caused a massive delight amongst the fans. The 27-year-old’s tenure with the team of over seven years alongside his performances have caused him to become the ‘Darling of Maranello’. Eddie Jordan also highlighted the ‘advantage’ that Leclerc had over Carlos Sainz in recent years.
Leclerc is there now seven years, he knows everybody. He knows all the people and what to say, the language. He’s the darling of Maranello. However, he will be surprised. I think he had a certain way with him over Sainz.
Eddie Jordan noted
Ferrari’s improving pace is already a highly motivating factor for Hamilton in his ambitions to be the next hero. The 2025 season would be extremely enticing as the two drivers would go head-to-head despite being teammates. Time will tell about how the 40-year-old fares against Leclerc at Maranello in the coming years.
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