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Charles Leclerc has had his say for the first time publicly on John Elkann’s extraordinary statement.
Charles Leclerc confirmed Ferrari chairman John Elkann’s statement was made with clear intentions, addressing it publicly for the first time following the Brazilian GP where Ferrari faced a double DNF.
Elkann praised Ferrari’s WEC success and fastest pit-stop award but suggested the drivers needed to “talk less,” amid the team’s disappointing season without a Grand Prix win, sitting fourth in the constructors’, trailing Mercedes and Red Bull.
Leclerc shared that Elkann discussed the statement with him before releasing it, emphasizing the CEO’s ambition and desire for maximum results, emphasizing their shared love for Ferrari.
The driver expressed confidence in Elkann’s honesty and their aligned goal of bringing Ferrari back to the top, appreciating the positive intent behind Elkann’s message. Leclerc values Elkann’s straightforwardness and commitment to improvement, focusing on his role in the team’s success without getting caught up in external opinions.
