Nico Rosberg to replace Charles Leclerc and race alongside Lewis in 2027

There’s mounting speculation within the paddock that Ferrari may be heading for a shake-up in its driver line-up, and Leclerc’s status is under increasing scrutiny. For example, Rosberg has warned that Leclerc needs to capitalise quickly on his current performance window, because his rival — Lewis Hamilton — could bounce back and challenge him strongly. Additionally, Rosberg has suggested Ferrari are plotting “a dramatic operational shake-up,” which some interpret as meaning the team may not be content with the status quo around the driver hierarchy. Taken together, the rumors suggest Ferrari may entertain the idea of replacing Leclerc or at least opening the door to major changes — though there is no official confirmation.

That said, it’s important to stress that there is no concrete confirmation that Rosberg will replace Leclerc. Leclerc is still signed with Ferrari, and the team’s principal, Fred Vasseur, has publicly spoken about how Leclerc and Hamilton will begin the 2025 season as equals. The rumor-mill appears driven more by internal pressure for results and Leclerc’s relative performance than by any announced swap. If anything, what’s clearer is that Leclerc’s role at Ferrari may be less secure than it once seemed — he must deliver, or the team may entertain alternatives. In that context, the idea that Rosberg might be “in” the mix (even if informally) reflects Ferrari’s search for fresh momentum, rather than a formal driver swap at this very moment..