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Charles Leclerc admitted that the lack of driveability in his Ferrari means he will either be “in the wall or through Q1,” with now just one more F1 race to go in 2025.
Charles Leclerc acknowledged the challenging driveability issues with his Ferrari, acknowledging the stark choice he faces between potential crashes or making it through Q1, ahead of the last Formula 1 race of 2025. Despite this, he secured a fifth-place grid position at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, showcasing his skill in handling the problematic SF-25 at the Yas Marina Circuit. Leclerc notably outperformed his teammate Lewis Hamilton, who struggled and failed to progress beyond Q1, adding to a disappointing season for the seven-time World Champion. The Scuderia Ferrari team is on the verge of concluding a winless season, largely attributed to the flaws of the SF-25 car, impacting both Leclerc and Hamilton’s performance. Leclerc emphasized the complexity of driving the car to its limits for competitive lap times, highlighting the fine line between pushing the car to its potential and risking accidents, encapsulating the challenging circumstances Ferrari faces in the 2025 F1 season.
