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Charles Leclerc has shared his belief that Ferrari’s F1 season has not been up to standard, despite strong improvement following a “very difficult” start to the year.
Charles Leclerc acknowledges that coming in second in the constructors’ standings does not meet the standards expected for a prestigious team like Ferrari. Ferrari is renowned as Formula 1’s most iconic and historic team, but has not clinched a championship since 2008, marking their longest title drought in over a decade. The team’s last drivers’ title came in 2007 with Kimi Raikkonen. Despite high hopes at the start of the season, Ferrari has struggled to secure a win and is facing the possibility of a winless campaign as McLaren dominates the constructors’ championship race. Leclerc emphasized the need for Ferrari to aim for victory, recognizing the tough competition they face from established teams like Mercedes and Red Bull. He stressed that for Ferrari, nothing less than winning is considered satisfactory due to their rich history and legacy in the sport.
