Ferrari's 'turning point' may come too late for Leclerc.

      "I can’t afford to lose any more."

      A potential "turning point" for Ferrari might arrive too late for Charles Leclerc’s preference. The 27-year-old Monegasque is evidently leading the notable internal team rivalry against his new neighbor in the garage, Lewis Hamilton. The seven-time world champion has faced such a significant defeat throughout 2025 that he appears lost, bewildered, and disheartened, with many speculating about an early retirement for the 40-year-old.

      A survey conducted by Swiss newspaper Blick following the recent race in Saudi Arabia elicited 12,000 responses, revealing that a substantial 43 percent advise Hamilton to retire, while an additional 28 percent believe he will regret his departure from Mercedes. As Hamilton continues to struggle early in the season, the advancements brought to the track are evidently making Leclerc feel more confident and competitive. Nevertheless, Leclerc finds himself 52 points adrift from the championship lead. "I can’t afford to lose any more," he affirmed.

      However, Ferrari is not yet conceding the season, as reported by Italy’s La Gazzetta dello Sport. New components will debut on the car this weekend in Miami, leading up to the first significant upgrade package of the season in Imola. Moreover, for the ninth round of the season in Barcelona, McLaren’s current edge might lessen as the FIA intensifies scrutiny on wing flexibility.

      "I believe a turning point in the season will be in Barcelona," Leclerc remarked. "The new front wing might work to our advantage, I hope." Before they can reach that point, Ferrari needs to navigate through three more race weekends. "We must avoid wasting points during this part of the season," Leclerc stated, "so that we can launch an attack when we are ready."

      Former F1 driver Timo Glock is optimistic that Ferrari might actually be ahead of Red Bull this weekend in Miami. "Red Bull will face challenges in Miami," he told Sky Deutschland, "because it’s a tight circuit with slow corners, similar to Bahrain. They will encounter the most difficulties of all the top teams."

      Glock also predicted that McLaren would once again be a step ahead of their competitors. Additionally, he believes it’s a crucial weekend for championship leader Oscar Piastri’s teammate, Lando Norris, whose errors and mental resilience have been under scrutiny since Jeddah. "A victory for Norris would be an important move to level the competition and prevent Piastri from establishing a clear advantage," said Glock. "He needs to keep Piastri in check this weekend."