According to Johnny Herbert, Lewis Hamilton could face very difficult times, as he hasn't had to face such a big challenge within the team since Fernando Alonso.
The defeat within the team to George Russell - this is what Hamilton joins Scuderia Ferrari, but Charles Leclerc is in great form. He also has extensive experience battling multiple world champions, such as defeating a certain Sebastian Vettel. Herbert believes that, given his track record, the Briton won't necessarily be the one to win.
“No one should expect Charles to hold back. Remember, Sebastian Vettel arrived at Ferrari as a four-time world champion, and then Charles arrived and simply displaced him. He won't be scared of Lewis Hamilton—on the contrary! He will be respectful, but also aware. He knows Hamilton will be a serious opponent, but from the first few meters, he will do everything he can to get the best out of himself.”
"Leclerc has invested heavily for 2024, and this new challenge will put him at a level he and Ferrari will need if they want to achieve their goals," Herbert said suggestively.
