Sky F1’s Nico Rosberg points out a golden opportunity for Charles Leclerc against Lewis Hamilton.
- Hamilton grapples with difficulties in his new Ferrari role.
- Leclerc urged to seize the moment during Hamilton’s struggles.
- Rosberg highlights Hamilton’s temporary vulnerabilities in F1 2025.
- The clock is ticking for Leclerc to capitalize on Hamilton’s setback.
Nico Rosberg, a former teammate of Lewis Hamilton, has suggested that Charles Leclerc has a prime opportunity to take advantage of Hamilton’s current form. Rosberg, who witnessed Hamilton’s strengths and weaknesses firsthand, believes that this is a crucial time for Leclerc to “pounce” as Hamilton faces challenges adapting to Ferrari. Rosberg warns that this window of opportunity may be short-lived, given Hamilton’s resilience and ability to bounce back fiercely.
In the recent F1 2025 season races, Hamilton faced significant challenges with Ferrari. During the triple header spanning the Emilia Romagna, Monaco, and Spanish Grands Prix, Hamilton struggled to find his rhythm. Despite a commendable recovery in Imola where he secured fourth place, subsequent races saw him fall behind, notably finishing almost a minute later than Lando Norris in Monte Carlo. To add to the struggles, in Spain, he was instructed to let teammate Leclerc pass early in the race.
Charles Leclerc, on the other hand, has been showcasing consistency with podium finishes, highlighting his current form and ability to capitalize on Hamilton’s struggles. He secured a third-place finish in Spain, following a second-place in Monaco, demonstrating his capability to drive Ferrari forward in this transitional phase for Hamilton.
Rosberg emphasizes that Hamilton, who has entered a new phase of his career, is operating with different expectations now. He believes Hamilton has accepted the current difficulties and is adjusting his outlook accordingly. Rosberg notes that when Hamilton is down, it’s an opportunity not to be missed for competitors, but he’s bound to surge back soon.”You know he’s going to come back with a bang,” Rosberg states with confidence, reinforcing the urgency for Leclerc to maximize his points during this period.
Time is of the essence for Charles Leclerc to leverage Lewis Hamilton’s current challenges before the seasoned champion regains his momentum.
