While the Grand Prix F1 of Monaco is approaching, Charles Leclerc spoke about Ferrari's current difficulties and hopes for future technical developments. Without revealing any details, the Monegasque driver confirms that the Scuderia is actively working on several new features to revive its season.
Monaco, between low expectations and opportunities
It was an unusually cautious Charles Leclerc who spoke on the sidelines of the Monaco weekend. Despite his excellent memories at home, including a victory in 2024, the Ferrari driver has very low expectations: "We know why we suffer in the slow corners, but I can't say," he said, lucid about the limits of the SF-25 on this type of track.
The Monaco circuit, which consists almost exclusively of slow curves, does not work in favor of the Italian single-seater, which was already suffering at Imola. However, Leclerc still has a glimmer of hope: "Here, the driver can make the difference. If the others just manage Q3, maybe I'll be able to try something special.
Another factor to watch out for is the introduction this year of a mandatory double pit stop. A strategic novelty that could shake up the race and create opportunities for the teams chasing the leading pack.
Heading for Barcelona
But it is above all the next Grand Prix, in Barcelona, that the Scuderia has identified as a potential turning point in the season. The introduction of the new technical directive on fin flexibility could reshuffle the deck, and Ferrari wants to be ready. Leclerc is convinced: "We don't want to give up now. Last year, McLaren changed everything with updates. We hope it will be our turn.
The challenge for the Scuderia remains to strike a balance between developing the SF-25 and preparing the 2026 single-seater. Leclerc admits that the time is approaching when Frédéric Vasseur will have to decide whether to continue pushing this season or switch to the 2026 project. For the time being, the team remains focused on 2025.
New products on the way
Asked what's wrong with the SF-25, Leclerc answers frankly: "I'd like to know! However, he admits that several improvements are in the pipeline, without being able to reveal their nature or timing: "The timing changes all the time, as the team pushes to get everything done as quickly as possible".
The main aim of these new features? To improve one-lap performance, Ferrari's real weak point at the moment, as evidenced by the early eliminations in Q2 at Imola. "In the race, we've got pace, but if we start eighth or ninth, we can't get back up," says the Monegasque.
2026: Charles concerned about future regulations
Finally, Charles Leclerc expressed his doubts about the new rules for 2026. He's worried about the behavior of the future single-seaters, which he deems unpleasant to drive for the time being: "The engines are strange, and the cars are likely to be unpleasant. We'll see on the track, but for the moment, I don't like it.
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