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One of Charles Leclerc’s major strengths has him puzzled why he cannot repeat it in 2025.
Charles Leclerc is perplexed by his recent decline in F1 qualifying performances, a facet where he typically excelled. Despite being considered one of the quickest drivers over a single lap with 26 pole positions, his current average qualifying position is 6.3, and he hasn’t secured a pole since the 2024 Azerbaijan GP. Lately, teammate Lewis Hamilton has outpaced Leclerc in three of the last four grand prix qualifying sessions. Following a disappointing sixth-place qualifying at the British GP, Leclerc criticized his own performance and expressed frustration with his diminished qualifying strength. While Leclerc refrained from elaborating on the specific issues plaguing his qualifying form, he hinted at facing a peculiar challenge within the car that hampers his performance, especially at high speeds. Despite the setback, Leclerc remains optimistic about resolving these difficulties and returning to his former qualifying prowess.
