P1racenews AI automatic summary:
“The only thing I can say it’s a lot more complex than that.”
Charles Leclerc believes Ferrari is heading in the right direction despite challenges faced during the Hungarian Grand Prix. However, Ferrari has not met expectations in the F1 2025 season, being the only top-four team without a Grand Prix victory. Leclerc has achieved five podium finishes and one pole position this season but has not won a race since Texas last year. Lewis Hamilton’s performance for Ferrari has been lackluster, with his best result being fourth place. Recent upgrades have improved Ferrari’s competitiveness, placing them as the second-fastest team behind McLaren. The contract extension for team principal Frederic Vasseur provides stability for Ferrari moving forward into the 2026 season, with Leclerc emphasizing the importance of team morale and focus amidst rumors and speculations. Leclerc faced challenges in Hungary, where he lost the lead and finished fourth due to a suspected chassis issue and speculation from George Russell regarding plank wear management, which Leclerc chose not to comment on, emphasizing the complexity of the situation and the team’s efforts to address it.
