At the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix, Ferrari’s star duo—Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton—made waves even before hitting the track. While the rest of the grid leaned towards practical luxury SUVs—the Ferrari drivers chose stunning Maseratis, turning heads with their luxury vehicles.

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.