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“There’s a lot of work to understand that and to find the solutions. McLaren did a step that nobody else did.”
Ferrari’s F1 driver Charles Leclerc admitted that his team is still trying to understand the impressive performance step McLaren has taken in 2025. McLaren is on track to secure their 10th F1 constructors’ championship at the Singapore Grand Prix, with only 13 points needed to clinch the title early. Many expected a close championship battle in 2025, with stable regulations and McLaren narrowly beating Ferrari in the previous season. However, McLaren has dominated the constructors’ title race, while Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris vie for the drivers’ championship. Leclerc expressed disappointment with Ferrari’s performance and the team’s determination to close the gap with McLaren by understanding their special innovation. Despite an underwhelming performance in Baku, Leclerc doesn’t expect miracles in Singapore and anticipates McLaren to be strong, while Ferrari aims to stay competitive with Mercedes.
