F1 Star Urges FIA to Investigate McLaren’s Car Amid Stu…read more
Let me know if you’d prefer a more dramatic or neutral tone.
Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc has issued a rallying cry to his team, urging them to uncover the secret behind McLaren’s dominant performance in the 2025 season. With McLaren currently leading both the drivers’ and constructors’ championships by a comfortable margin, Leclerc believes that Ferrari—and their closest rivals—must urgently investigate the technical advancements that have powered McLaren to the top.
McLaren’s remarkable run this year has left many in the paddock stunned. Their two drivers are engaged in a fierce title battle, and the team enjoys a commanding 175-point lead in the constructors’ standings. In contrast, Ferrari has endured a challenging campaign. Despite recruiting seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton to bolster their driver lineup, the team has yet to secure a single race victory. Leclerc has managed three podium finishes, but his position—fifth in the drivers’ standings—underscores Ferrari’s struggles with pace and consistency.
Leclerc spoke candidly about the team’s situation, admitting that being behind McLaren and Mercedes is unacceptable for a team of Ferrari’s stature. “We are third in the constructors’ [championship], and that’s simply not good enough,” he told reporters. “We’re clearly not happy with this. We need to discover whatever McLaren has found. But we also need to stay focused internally and not let external noise skew the perception of our progress this season.”
The Monegasque driver emphasized that McLaren’s breakthrough is not just a Ferrari concern, but something Mercedes and Red Bull will also be closely studying. “McLaren is doing an incredible job,” Leclerc added. “It’s obvious they’ve unlocked something special, and we all need to find out what that is.”
Ferrari’s 2025 campaign has been hampered by an inconsistent SF-25 car that lacks the raw pace needed to compete at the front. Leclerc has often appeared to extract more than expected from the machinery, while Hamilton has struggled to find his rhythm since joining the team. The British driver currently trails his teammate by 25 points, a deficit that has only intensified the spotlight on team principal Fred Vasseur.
Vasseur now faces mounting pressure to turn things around, especially with the 2026 regulation changes looming. The next season is seen as a crucial reset point, and Ferrari knows it must provide Hamilton and Leclerc with a title-contending car if they are to reclaim their place at the top.
For now, Ferrari is focused on salvaging the remainder of the 2025 season by analyzing McLaren’s performance leap and boosting the confidence of both drivers. The team hopes that by addressing these issues early, they can lay the groundwork for a much stronger showing next year.
In the meantime, Leclerc’s message is clear: finding answers is not optional—it’s a necessity for Ferrari to close the growing gap to McLaren and return to winning ways.
