Hamilton and Leclerc's chess duels first became public knowledge after F1’s live launch prior to the start of the 2025 season. The new team-mates sat at Ferrari’s table, and instead of paying attention to the entertainment, they were locked into a game of chess on their phones.

The Ferrari F1 team has confirmed that Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have adopted distinct setups on their SF-25 F1 cars.

Ferrari plans to introduce upgrades to its F1 car in Bahrain. The team aims to fix performance issues with a new floor design. This seeks to improve balance and grip for drivers like Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.