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Charles Leclerc has admitted McLaren’s domination has disproven his prediction from 2023 that Red Bull would remain unbeaten until F1’s next rules change.
Charles Leclerc has acknowledged McLaren’s surprising dominance, which has contradicted his prediction about Red Bull’s continued success until the next Formula 1 rules change in 2023. Despite Ferrari’s strong start in 2022 under the current regulations, Red Bull quickly overcame their initial disadvantage to secure both championships comfortably. Red Bull then enjoyed a record-breaking season in 2024, with Max Verstappen winning all but one race, prompting Leclerc to admit it would be “impossible” to catch up under these rules. However, McLaren’s unexpected success in 2024 and beyond has challenged Leclerc and Ferrari to innovate and catch up to McLaren’s pace. Leclerc emphasizes the importance of Ferrari leading in innovation and staying ahead of the competition in order to be successful in the highly competitive Formula 1 environment.
