Ferrari Provides Health Update on Charles Leclerc Ahead of Crucial Emilia Romagna Grand Prix
Ferrari has issued an official statement regarding Charles Leclerc’s health, just ahead of the highly anticipated Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola. The team confirmed that the Monegasque driver, who is 27 years old, is currently feeling unwell and will not participate in scheduled media duties. Leclerc was due to speak to the press and appear at promotional events in the lead-up to the race weekend but has been advised to rest. Despite the setback, Ferrari remains optimistic that he will recover in time to get back behind the wheel for Friday’s practice sessions.
Leclerc’s absence comes at a difficult moment in what has so far been a challenging 2025 season for both him and the Ferrari team. Coming into the year with strong ambitions to compete for the World Championship, Leclerc has struggled to deliver consistent results that match those high expectations. After six races, he currently sits fifth in the Drivers’ Championship standings, trailing leader Oscar Piastri by a considerable 78 points. While he has managed to outperform his teammate Carlos Sainz on several occasions this season, his performances have not yet brought Ferrari the kind of success they were hoping for.
On the other side of the garage, Lewis Hamilton’s struggles have garnered just as much attention. The seven-time World Champion made a high-profile move from Mercedes to Ferrari during the off-season in one of the most talked-about transfers in recent memory. However, his switch has not yielded immediate results. Hamilton has only managed to secure a single top-five finish so far this season and has appeared visibly frustrated in recent races. Rumors have even begun circulating about a possible early retirement if his fortunes don’t improve soon, although nothing has been confirmed.
The Ferrari duo of Leclerc and Sainz are under increasing pressure to turn their season around, especially with the team falling significantly behind in both the Constructors’ and Drivers’ Championships. Imola, Ferrari’s home race, offers a prime chance for redemption. The passionate tifosi will be out in full force, and expectations are sky-high for the team to deliver a strong result on home soil. Ferrari’s leadership sees this race as a turning point, a moment where momentum can begin to swing in their favor if both drivers perform at their peak.
Leclerc’s illness and absence from media duties are a setback, but not an insurmountable one. The team will continue to monitor his recovery closely, with the hope that he’ll be fit to compete during the critical practice and qualifying sessions. With tensions rising and the pressure mounting, Ferrari knows that a strong performance at Imola could breathe new life into their campaign. Both drivers will be aiming to silence critics and rally the team forward as they look to reduce the gap to the front-runners and re-establish themselves as true championship contenders in front of their loyal home crowd.
