Nico Rosberg Warns Lewis Hamilton of Tough Battle with Charles Leclerc at Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton’s decision to leave Mercedes and join Ferrari at the end of the season has sent shockwaves through the Formula One world, and former team-mate Nico Rosberg has issued a warning to the seven-time world champion.

Rosberg, who famously battled Hamilton for the championship in 2016 before retiring, believes that Hamilton will face a tough challenge when he teams up with Charles Leclerc at Ferrari. The German driver described Leclerc as the “second-best qualifier” in F1, behind only Max Verstappen, and predicted a fierce battle between the two drivers.

Despite the surprise nature of Hamilton’s decision, Rosberg sees the move as a logical one for the Brit as he nears the end of his career. The former world champion pointed out that Hamilton has always been a fan of Ferrari road cars and suggested that the move to the Italian team could be a new and exciting challenge for him.

With Hamilton set to join Ferrari next season, the dynamic between him and Leclerc is one that many F1 fans are eagerly anticipating. Rosberg, however, believes that there won’t be any conflict between the two drivers and expects a close competition on the track.

Hamilton, who has struggled in the early part of this season, expressed his excitement about the new challenge with Ferrari and thanked Mercedes for their support over the years. The move marks the end of an era for Hamilton at Mercedes, where he has enjoyed immense success and grown into one of the greatest drivers in F1 history.

As Hamilton prepares to embark on a new chapter with Ferrari, fans can look forward to an intriguing battle between him and Leclerc on the track, with Rosberg’s warning adding an extra layer of anticipation to the upcoming season.