Charles Leclerc clarifies Ferrari dedication – would he go away for F1 title shot?

Charles Leclerc has reaffirmed his dedication to Ferrari, insisting that his final aim stays successful a Formulation 1 title with the staff.

Regardless of being a Ferrari driver since 2019, Leclerc has simply eight grand prix victories to his identify.

He’s but to mount a critical title problem since becoming a member of them.

Ferrari began 2022 with the quickest automobile on the grid however struggled with in-season growth.

In 2024, Ferrari narrowly missed out on the constructors’ title, ending 14 factors behind McLaren.

Nonetheless, at no level within the season did Ferrari have the outright quickest automobile.

With both Oscar Piastri or Lando Norris set to win the title this yr, it put Leclerc’s dedication to Ferrari in query.

With Ferrari not giving Leclerc the instruments to compete with the McLaren duo or Max Verstappen, ought to he query his future?

Leclerc nonetheless has whole perception in Ferrari forward of the brand new guidelines in 2026.

Speaking to reporters in Baku, Leclerc mentioned: “As a result of I really like this staff very a lot, I believe that’s the reply. I’ve at all times cherished Ferrari and that’s the place I draw my motivation from as a result of I need to carry again Ferrari to the highest, irrespective of how lengthy it takes.

“I’ll do completely every thing till I cease believing within the venture, however in the mean time I’m absolutely into it, I’m absolutely engaged on it and that’s what motivates me.”

Ferrari’s 2025 automobile has did not stay as much as expectations.

The SF-25 hasn’t received a Grand Prix this yr, that means Ferrari are the one staff inside the highest 4 of the constructors’ championship and not using a victory in 2025.

“After all that doesn’t erase the frustration that I had at first of the season once I noticed that we have been fairly a number of steps behind McLaren. However you then reset and you discover your motivation in different objectives, in different targets, which is now to hopefully get a win this yr,” Leclerc added.

“It’s underwhelming in comparison with the place we needed to be, but it surely’s a state of affairs we’re in and as a driver I’ve obtained to make the very best out of this example, not just for the staff but in addition for myself. I’m very aggressive as properly so the truth that we’ve obtained two vehicles can be one thing that pushes me to maintain being on the high of my sport and to maintain enhancing.”

Leclerc blocking out the noise

Ferrari’s poor begin to the season led to hypothesis round Frederic Vasseur’s future as staff boss.

The Frenchman signed a brand new cope with Ferrari, holding him with the staff for a pair extra seasons.

Leclerc admitted that now he’s extra skilled, he can higher cope with the exterior pressures of being at Ferrari.

“That is what I’ve been doing since I began with the staff,” Leclerc added.

“Clearly 2019 was a little bit bit harder as a result of I used to be younger, every thing was new… and there was additionally a number of hype on simply me… being in purple for my second yr in Formulation 1 was simply very particular.

“However since then it’s vital to do a step again and to not at all times react on feelings and on what’s being mentioned round.

“I believe it’s essential to simply keep targeted and on that I believe we’re doing job – however not ok, as a result of we have to be again successful quickly.”