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Chandhok doesn't expect Hamilton to move to Ferrari following Leclerc deal
Lewis Hamilton has been linked with a switch to Ferrari for months but following Charles Leclerc signing a new contract, Karun Chandhok can't see the Scuderia putting the two up against each other.
Hamilton enjoyed another stellar season, as he won his sixth World Championship, moving him a step closer to Michael Schumacher's record of seven. Charles Leclerc meanwhile had a relatively successful season, winning races in his first year with Ferrari.
Hamilton has been linked with a switch to Ferrari with many feeling he needs to win a title with the constructor to cement his place at the top of F1 history. However, Leclerc recently signed a new contract and Karun Chandhok believes the Monegasque's new deal could stop Hamilton driving for Ferrari.
“I don’t think that he’ll go to Ferrari now that Leclerc is signed to 2024,” said Chandhok at the Autosport International event.
“I don’t think that Ferrari will pitch Lewis against Leclerc. I can’t see it happening. Look, Formula One is a funny business and stranger things have happened, but by making that announcement, they’ve committed to Leclerc as being their future.
“Why would they want a controversial season with two number one drivers? Now it’s just a question of Lewis staying at Mercedes.
“He’s had a lot of success at Mercedes, he’s very happy at Mercedes and, as much as for all of us watching, it would be a box office hit to see Leclerc and Lewis in the same team.
“I’d also like to see Max and Lewis in the same team but we can’t all get what we want.”