Leclerc Praises Hamilton: 'He Is Driving at an Exceptional Level'
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has publicly praised his teammate Lewis Hamilton for his exceptional performance during the 2026 Formula 1 season. Despite past on-track friction, Leclerc emphasized the mutual respect between the two drivers as they compete for top spots.
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Charles Leclerc has surrendered to the evidence; the Monegasque Ferrari driver has publicly praised his teammate, Lewis Hamilton, in the 2026 Formula 1 season. Far from any hint of internal rivalry, Leclercacknowledged that the Briton is going through an excellent moment behind thewheel of the SF-26: "Maybe people should remember that Lewis has sevenworld titles; it's clear that he is a driver with exceptional talent," hedeclared at the official FIA press conference prior to the Singapore GrandPrix.
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