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Charles Leclerc has addressed the stunning rumours surrounding himself and Fred Vasseur at Ferrari.
Charles Leclerc dismissed rumors in the Italian media suggesting he is considering leaving Ferrari and that Fred Vasseur’s role as team boss is in jeopardy. Media outlets like Corriere della Sera and Gazetta dello Sport claimed Leclerc is unhappy with Ferrari’s progress and Vasseur’s future may be uncertain if results don’t improve. Despite challenges faced by Ferrari in the SF-25 machine, Vasseur came close to securing the team’s first constructors’ championship since 2008 last season. Leclerc, alongside team-mate Lewis Hamilton, refuted the speculations, emphasizing their commitment to the team’s vision of regaining competitiveness and achieving success. The pressure to perform at Ferrari is acknowledged internally, with Leclerc expressing determination to work with Vasseur and Hamilton towards restoring Ferrari’s winning ways and disregarding external distractions and rumors.
