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The year is 2019, and F1 heads to Barcelona for pre-season testing where Ferrari stun the paddock. However, there was an immediate reality check..
Ferrari is gearing up for the 2025 F1 season, focusing on their SF-25 car and the arrival of Lewis Hamilton. The team hopes to make an impact during pre-season testing in Bahrain next week. Despite past disappointments, including a standout performance in 2019 testing followed by struggles in races, there is optimism within the team. Charles Leclerc, who joined Ferrari in 2019, reflects on the ups and downs of his time with the team, emphasizing the need to manage expectations. With a new dynamic between Leclerc and Hamilton, Ferrari aims to achieve success and potentially end their championship drought dating back to 2008.
