Charles Leclerc has committed to approaching Lewis Hamilton about the possibility of collaborating on a music project when they become teammates at Ferrari in F1 2025. Leclerc, known for his passion for playing the piano, surprised the F1 community earlier this month by releasing an EP in partnership with French artist Sofiane Pamart. This announcement from Leclerc coincided with Hamilton’s confirmation, two weeks earlier, of his departure from Mercedes at the end of 2024. Hamilton had already secured a multi-year contract to join Ferrari. Given Hamilton’s known interest in music, F1 TV asked Leclerc about the potential for a musical collaboration with the seven-time world champion outside of the racing world next year. Leclerc responded by saying that he hasn’t discussed music much with Hamilton yet, but they did talk about it last year and Hamilton mentioned his love for music. Leclerc expressed his intention to engage with Hamilton about the possibility of a music project in the near future. Leclerc also reflected on his recent musical adventure with Pamart, describing it as a rewarding experience. Initially planning for just one song, they ended up producing four, and Leclerc enjoyed the creative freedom and benefited from Pamart’s piano expertise. The Ferrari driver emphasized the importance of engaging in creative activities as a necessary break from the intensity of racing. If Hamilton decides to pursue music, he will be following in the footsteps of Jacques Villeneuve, who released a bilingual acoustic rock album titled “Private Paradise” in 2007. The album, which included a tribute to his late father, Gilles Villeneuve, debuted at number 48 on Quebec’s pop charts. Gilles Villeneuve, a former Ferrari driver, tragically lost his life in an accident at Zolder in 1982.
