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Charles Leclerc has had his say on Ferrari’s decision to stop developing its 2025 F1 car far earlier than its F1 rivals.
Charles Leclerc strongly defended Ferrari’s decision to halt development early in 2025, calling it a straightforward choice given the circumstances. Team principal Fred Vasseur disclosed the decision was made in April to shift focus to the major rule changes set for 2026. Despite Ferrari’s winless season and descent to fourth place in the constructors’ championship, both Vasseur and Lewis Hamilton dismissed any negative effect on the team. Leclerc clarified that with Ferrari’s early-season struggles, concentrating on 2025 was the logical move, even if it meant sacrificing short-term gains. While Leclerc expressed a desire to continue developing and pursue a world title, he acknowledged that halting development was the right call in the given situation.
