Arthur Leclerc is expected to feature in some capacity for Ferrari in Abu Dhabi (Image: Getty)
have reportedly opted to give brother an exciting promotion, with among those being snubbed.
It promises to be an off-season filled with plenty of change for the Italians.
will make his long-awaited move to the constructor, with the seven-time world champion having penned a multi-year deal.
As such, ’s time with the Prancing Horse is set to come to an end, with the Spaniard set to join Williams Racing on an initial two-year agreement.
It means Hamilton and Leclerc will be battling it out, firstly against each other for supremacy in the team, as well as the rest of their Formula One competitors, with having once again emerged as a Constructors’ Championship contender in recent years.
But it looks as if will have the help of not one but two Leclerc drivers for 2025, with Charles’ brother Arthur rumoured to be getting involved.
According to , it’s claimed Arthur, who is three years Charles’ junior, will be ‘s reserve driver next season.
The younger Leclerc will also compete in FP1 during the final race weekend of the season, and Antonio Fuoco is too expected to take ’s motor for a spin in Abu Dhabi.
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Zhou Guanyu is on the lookout for a new job ahead of the 2025 season (Image: Getty)
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Arthur Leclerc being picked would mark a blow for Zhou, who following the Chinese racer’s exit from Sauber.
However, it’s suggested by the outlet Zhou is not currently under consideration by for the reserve driver role.
That isn’t to say things might not change though, as might deem it necessary to bring Zhou into the fold in case other commitments prevent their current reserve drivers from being unavailable during the 2025 campaign.
A period out of the spotlight might serve to benefit Zhou, who is yet to score a point heading into the final three races of the season.
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Confirming his exit from Sauber prior to the Las Vegas Grand Prix, the 25-year-old said: “I will leave the team at the end of the season, but I am fully committed to finishing the season in style.
“I am grateful to the team for giving me a chance in Formula One: this is not an easy sport for rookies, but the team has allowed me to grow so much over these three years.”
The action continues in Las Vegas this weekend, with a victory for enough to confirm the Dutchman’s fourth Drivers Championship title.