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Charles Leclerc makes ‘aggressive’ Ferrari demand in key F1 battleground

CrashThu 30 Jul · 15:59 UTCupdated Thu 6 Aug · 12:01 UTCHave your say
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Charles Leclerc has called on Ferrari to maintain an aggressive approach in developing their 2026 Formula 1 car, especially after a disappointing performance at the Hungarian Grand Prix where he finished fourth. Despite starting the weekend strong with a 1-2 in practice, the team struggled during the race, with McLaren's Lando Norris taking the victory, showcasing the importance of upgrades in the current competitive landscape.

Leclerc expressed frustration over Ferrari's inconsistent results, noting that they performed better in races where they expected to struggle. He pointed out the need for the team to understand the discrepancies in their performance and to work on achieving greater consistency moving forward. Leclerc's comments reflect a desire for Ferrari to capitalize on development opportunities to stay competitive against rivals like Mercedes and McLaren.

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Charles Leclerc makes ‘aggressive’ Ferrari demand in key F1 battlegroundCharles Leclerc has urged Ferrari not to take its foot off the gas in F1's development race.CrashThu 30 Jul · 15:59 UTCRead →
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