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Leclerc on Ferrari rumors: I love the team and I'm staying!
On June 13, 2025, Charles Leclerc comments on rumors about his stay at Ferrari and the pressure that is on the team.
Leclerc on Ferrari rumors: I love the team and I'm staying!
Charles Leclerc today spoke clearly about the rumors circulating about a possible departure from Ferrari and the future of his team. In his statements, the driver expressed surprise at the speculation. He emphasized that he had never expressed any dissatisfaction and that he loved the team. “We are working hard to bring Ferrari back to the top,” said Leclerc, underlining his commitment to the legendary Italian racing team. According to Leclerc, team boss Fred Vasseur shares the same goal of celebrating victories again.
After finishing third in the last race in Barcelona, Leclerc is currently in second place in the drivers' standings with 94 points. His teammate, Lewis Hamilton, has scored 23 fewer points this season. “The next three races are crucial for Vasseur and the team,” continued Leclerc. People are particularly looking forward to the Canadian Grand Prix, where Ferrari will have to compete against a strong McLaren.
Challenges for Ferrari
Leclerc also talked about the challenges facing Ferrari. He noted that the current season is not living up to expectations, especially compared to McLaren, which has made significant progress in development. “We have to understand what McLaren has discovered,” he demanded, highlighting the pressure that comes with working at Ferrari. The entire team is aware that they have to win and that these external rumors should not influence their success.
In this context, Carlos Sainz, Leclerc's former teammate, said that he was convinced Ferrari could fight for the title in 2025 and that the blame game at Ferrari was common in times of crisis. Despite the current difficulties, Sainz insists he has a good relationship with Vasseur, even if the circumstances are challenging after he was replaced by Hamilton.
Driver change at Red Bull Racing
Yuki Tsunoda returns to the main team after over four years, while Lawson moves to sister team Racing Bulls. Horner noted that drivers are moving quickly these days and Red Bull doesn't want to wait for results that Lawson may not be able to deliver. Interestingly, Honda also played a financial role in this move, reportedly paying around ten million euros.
Red Bull's actions are seen as urgent to achieve the team's goals. Nevertheless, it is said that a real solution should not lie in a driver change, but in the development of the car. It remains to be seen how these two teams, Ferrari and Red Bull, will fare against the competition in the current season.
Krone reports, Formula1.de to Leclerc, Formula1.de to Red Bull.