Leclerc supports Vasseur amidst swirling Ferrari speculation.
"What issues does this car have?"
Charles Leclerc has dismissed growing speculation that he might be losing interest in racing for Ferrari. The 27-year-old, now in his seventh season with the Italian team, has expressed increasing frustration over not having access to a championship-caliber car. There are already voices within the Italian media urging Ferrari to abandon the 2025 car project and focus entirely on the new 2026 initiative. Leclerc agrees that the decision to continue or halt development on the 2025 car will be made after the new front wing regulations take effect next week in Barcelona. "Fred will probably have to decide if it’s the right moment to shift gears and start preparing for next season," he stated. "What issues does this car have? I wish I had the answer." ‘Fred’ refers to team principal Frederic Vasseur, who, despite his historically close relationship with Leclerc, is also facing intense scrutiny from the Italian media. Mattia Binotto, who understands the pressures of Maranello well, commented to Corriere dello Sport: "The scapegoat mentality is prevalent at Ferrari, but it doesn’t address the underlying issues." Leclerc denies that Vasseur may be losing his personal backing. "I’ve always stated that I have complete faith in Fred, and I truly believe he is the person who can return Ferrari to the top," the Monegasque told L’Equipe. "He’s truly capable of leading us to victory. I’ve always maintained that, and I sincerely hope we can collectively bring Ferrari back to the pinnacle." Regarding the rumors about his patience with Ferrari, Vasseur assured the esteemed French sports daily: "I’m not considering leaving Ferrari. Not at all."
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