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Ferrari is targeting its first F1 title in 16 years as it goes in hunt of McLaren in the final three rounds of the campaign.
Charles Leclerc emphasized that Ferrari cannot rely on their recent good results as they aim for their first F1 title in 16 years. Currently, Ferrari is 36 points behind McLaren in the constructors’ championship with three races left in the season. Both McLaren and Ferrari last won titles in 2008, with McLaren clinching the drivers’ championship and Ferrari securing the constructors’ title. Leclerc highlighted that Ferrari believes they have a chance to beat McLaren this year and end their championship drought. Despite their strong performance in recent races, Leclerc emphasized the importance of staying focused and taking it step by step towards their ultimate goal of winning the championship. While Leclerc has achieved six podium finishes in the last eight races, Ferrari’s approach remains race-by-race to maximize their chances of success and secure as many points as possible.