Leclerc challenge: Are difficult years ahead for Hamilton?

According to Johnny Herbert, Lewis Hamilton may face very difficult times, as he hasn't had to face such a challenge within the team since Fernando Alonso.

Coming off a defeat within the team against George Russell - this is how Hamilton arrives at Scuderia Ferrari, but Charles Leclerc is in great form. Moreover, he has significant experience in battling multiple world champions, having notably retired a certain Sebastian Vettel... Herbert suggests that given the circumstances, the Brit may not necessarily be the winning man.

“No one should expect Charles to hold back. Let's remember, Sebastian Vettel joined Ferrari as a four-time world champion, and then Charles arrived and simply pushed him out. He won't be intimidated by Lewis Hamilton, quite the opposite! He will be respectful but also very aware. He knows that Hamilton will be a serious opponent, but from the very first meters, he will do everything to get the most out of himself.

Leclerc has invested a lot for 2024, and this new challenge will place him at a level that both he and Ferrari will need if they want to achieve their goals.” - Herbert stated cryptically.