Lewis Hamilton 'mixed' talks with Charles Leclerc revealed ahead of Austrian Grand Prix

While the Briton has started to impress on the grid, however, Leclerc and Ferrari have struggled over the past two races.

Leclerc has now shed light on talks with Hamilton as they prepare to become team-mates next season.

And the Ferrari star has revealed talks have been 'mixed', with the Monegasque driver saying they can't be entirely honest and open with each other while they're still racing for other teams.

"I think it is mixed," he told Sky Sports.

"Maybe a little bit about the way it is now, with Ferrari and where we are at.

"But this is a very little part of our discussions. He is still 100 per cent focused on his season, this season, with Mercedes.

"So we cannot exchange about everything yet, of course.

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"But just in preparation of next year, maybe of our common passions - design, fashion in general.

"But then 80 or 90 per cent of what we speak about is just private stuff, how life is going, music."

It will certainly be intriguing to see how the partnership between Leclerc and Hamilton plays out.

Both men are currently the main drivers at Ferrari and Mercedes respectively.

Yet it's currently unclear who will be the main man when they officially become team-mates next year.

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Leclerc, however, is looking forward to the challenge.

"Lewis is the most successful driver in F1 history and for me to be able to drive the same car as Lewis is, first, a huge opportunity to learn from the best ever, as well as a huge motivation to show what I'm capable of," he said.

"So, I'm really excited about this new challenge.

"And we have a great relationship as well.

"I have so much respect for Lewis and everything he has achieved and it's definitely going to be a big moment of my career to be against Lewis, obviously working together to bring Ferrari back on top.

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"It will be incredible to see where I am compared to Lewis."

With Mercedes improving, meanwhile, Hamilton was recently asked whether he has been 'second guessing' his decision to leave.

But the Stevenage-born racer insists that isn't the case.

"No, not at all," said Hamilton.

"I mean, firstly, I love Mercedes. I've been with Mercedes since I was 13 and I'll always be a fan and supporter of Mercedes.

"And my job this year, right now, is to work as hard as I can with the crew that I have, with the people back at the factory to try and move and develop the car in the right direction.

"And so ultimately, whatever course and trajectory the team is on for next year, for example, there are things that I've hopefully been a part of and be proud of being a part of.

"My job will start next year at the other team who I think are doing a great job. I think they've had a couple of difficult races, but let's not forget they had a race win in Monaco.

"I can't tell you what is wrong with their car and why they are in the position they're in today.

"But they did bring an upgrade here, and I think they are definitely progressing, but it doesn't make me second guess my decision at all."