It has been a challenging start to the year for Ferrari, who hoped to enter the year as title contenders.
Charles Leclerc stated that Ferrari has more F1 upgrades in the pipeline, emphasizing the need for them to be “perfect” to compete at the top of the field. The team’s goal at the beginning of the season was to be a front-runner under the new technical regulations, but they have struggled to maintain competitiveness throughout races. Despite challenges, Ferrari has shown potential at race starts, occasionally overtaking Mercedes before losing ground later on. Leclerc confirmed the effectiveness of a recent upgrade in Miami, attributing difficulties in the race to fierce competition rather than performance issues. With new developments on the horizon, Leclerc remains hopeful that Ferrari can regain their competitive edge through meticulous and flawless development strategies. While waiting for a return to the podium, he dismissed suggestions that a consistent decline in pace during races has become a recurring issue for the team, expressing confidence in their ability to improve as the season progresses.
