2025 Scuderia Ferrari F1 Team

[Emag]

Judging by Leclerc's Instagram caption about Brazil's race, it doesn't seem like he's happy about Elkann's comment.

It's also his first time this year using a picture of someone other than himself (Fred) as the cover photo. Fred definitely has the loyalty of the drivers.

Yup, definitely seems like an indirect response to Elkann

Take a look at what Hamilton posted too

Safe to say neither driver appreciated Elkann's comment.

I wonder what will happen to this team when they both leave and we have a brand new lineup, possibly new TP too. It will get worse before it gets better.

If Elkann doesn't back down on these stances he seems to have, there is a chance Ferrari ends up with a Ollie-Oscar lineup in 2027. Charles will leave if 2026 is not good enough for him to win a title, and Elkann will not renew Lewis if he doesn't perform to his standards. We had some rumours going around that Mark Webber had been talking with Ferrari, and Ollie seems to be doing great at Haas.

In general though, it would be a damn shame if Charles doesn't win a title with Ferrari. Phenomenal driver who has poured everything into this team. He deserves to get something back after all these years.

[edu2703]

Honestly, if I were Leclerc, Elkmann's statement would seal my departure from the team in 2026, unless by some divine miracle Ferrari manages to build a car capable of fighting for the championship next year.

I've already said that Ferrari is at serious risk of having to change both its drivers for 2027, with Leclerc's departure and Hamilton's retirement. If that happens, Bearman is certain to fill one of the seats, but what about the other? People here mention Piastri, but at this moment, moving to Ferrari is seen as 'throwing away your career' move, especially considering how well McLaren is doing compared to Ferrari. Then the question remains whether to bet on a F1 veteran or a rookie from the academy like Rafa Camara.

And another thing I'll say: If Leclerc leaves Ferrari and wins a championship with another team, it will be something Ferrari will never digest. If this happens, Ferrari will have literally wasted 8 years of Leclerc's career, during which he could already be champion.

Leclerc is a talent of the kind that only appears every 10-15 years or more. Not only talented, but he has an immense devotion to Scuderia Ferrari in a way that Elkann will never understand. He endured much of the team's mess in silence, something bordering on Stockholm syndrome because of it. If the situation reaches a point that forces his departure from Ferrari, it's because the situation is truly unsustainable within the team.

Ferrari today has one of the best lineups on the grid, if not the best. If they are P4 in the championship, I can say with certainty that the blame lies at least 90% with the team, even considering Hamilton not performing as well as he could.

Without meaning to diminish Ollie Bearman, but if even Hamilton/Leclerc duo can't achieve decent results, what will Bearman/(F1 veteran or rookie) duo achieve? I'm sure Ferrari will miss Leclerc a lot.

[dialtone]

… MCL is winning everything with the worse pairing of the top 4 teams.

Do you think the McLaren pairing is "worse" than RUS+a rookie ANT? or TSU with Max over at RBR?

Yes. Next question?