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Charles Leclerc
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- 1Leclerc admits Ferrari missed development step rivals made●Charles Leclerc: "McLaren and Red Bull did a step forward that we didn't do" https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/charles-
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc says McLaren and Red Bull have made a step forward in car development that Ferrari did not match, openly acknowledging the team has fallen behind its main Formula 1 rivals. His candid assessment fuels debate over Ferrari's development direction and competitiveness this season.
- 2Leclerc admits Ferrari's F1 rivals have made big strides▼Charles Leclerc admits Ferrari's rivals have taken 'big steps forwards': 'We must not lie to ourselves'
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc says Formula 1's rival teams have taken 'big steps forwards' and warned his own squad 'we must not lie to ourselves' about the gap. His comments signal concern that Ferrari has fallen behind competitors in development, putting pressure on the team to respond quickly in the ongoing championship battle.
- 3Russell leads Azerbaijan Grand Prix as Piastri overtakes Leclerc at start●2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Russell leads as Piastri jumps Leclerc on the race start
George Russell is leading the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku after getting away cleanly, with Oscar Piastri jumping Charles Leclerc on the opening lap to take second place. The start shook up the running order at a street circuit known for limited overtaking, making the early moves decisive for the race outcome.
- 4Leclerc urges Ferrari to bring upgrades after Baku gap▼‘We were quite far off’ – Charles Leclerc urges Ferrari to ‘bring upgrades to close the gap’ after Baku
Charles Leclerc said Ferrari were 'quite far off' the pace at the Baku Grand Prix and called on the team to 'bring upgrades to close the gap' to their rivals. The Monegasque driver's comments put pressure on Ferrari's development push as the Formula 1 season continues, with the team searching for performance after a difficult weekend in Azerbaijan.