Charles Leclerc declares Ferrari ‘less emotionally affected’ amidst Lewis Hamilton’s arrival
Charles Leclerc reckoned that Ferrari was less emotionally affected by poor performances now after multiple failure in the past seasons.
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Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton (via Planetf1)
Ferrari is one of the most historic teams in Formula 1, joining the paddock since the sport’s inception in 1950. Emotions run high within the Tifosi as they treat the team as their family and wish nothing but success to the Ferrari drivers. However, regardless of the high emotions, Charles Leclerc declared that the team was ‘less emotionally affected’ by problems amidst Lewis Hamilton‘s arrival.
Lewis Hamilton is all set to join Ferrari in the 2025 season and potentially contend for the championship with the team. Hence, ahead of the Briton’s first race, Charles Leclerc claimed that the constructor worked much better as a team. Moreover, Ferrari had an ‘incredible’ environment due to the high passion behind the brand. A majority of the crew members are willing to work extra hours just to find the maximum amount of improvement in performance.
The mentality within the team and the way we work is so much better, and that we are a much more solid team. And I’ve always said that Ferrari is incredible, because there’s so much passion within the team, and that’s great because everybody is willing to work the extra hour and is really motivated to change things for better.
Charles Leclerc told RacingNews365.com
The crew members were still hugely affected by the team’s negative performance over the race weekends in Formula 1. However, amidst a massive championship drought followed by some years of little to no wins, Leclerc believed that the team was used to it. The Monegasque claimed that the constructor was affected very less emotionally which was ironically a ‘positive’ factor.
However, when things are going bad, people working in Ferrari are more affected because they have an emotional attachment to the brand, which you maybe have less in other teams. I feel like we’ve taken this step. Yes, there’s still the passion, but we are a lot less emotionally affected by whatever is going on around the team, which I think is very positive.
Charles Leclerc added
Charles Leclerc showcases ‘good confidence’ in Ferrari’ for 2025
Ferrari’s steadfast improvement over the 2024 season followed by Lewis Hamilton’s entry is a highly positive situation for the team. Charles Leclerc showcased good confidence in the team to do ‘everything right’. Moreover, the 27-year-old believed that the team was doing a lot more solid work in recent years against the rivals. Regardless, the Monegasque did not discount the rival’s capabilities of finding massive improvement in their chassis’ for the 2025 season.
Formula 1 is a relative sport, and we can only know what we do ourselves. I have very good confidence that we are doing everything right at the moment, and as a team, we are a lot more solid. But again, everything is relative – and we don’t know if Red Bull or McLaren have found something very special for this year’s car.
Charles Leclerc noted
The 2025 season would be extremely exciting for the Tifosi as Hamilton is expected to bring greater things to the constructor. Leclerc would form a highly formidable pair with the seven-time champion and aim to maximize points over the race weekends. Hence, time will tell about how the two fare against the rivals in the coming season.
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