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Charles Leclerc Sets His Sights on the 2025 F1 Title: “I’m Ready”

Harry Bright by Harry Bright
January 25, 2025
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Charles Leclerc Predicts Smooth Sailing with Lewis Hamilton in Ferrari’s All-Star Lineup

Nov 23, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Scuderia Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc (16) is introduced before the Las Vegas Grand Prix at Las Vegas Circuit. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Charles Leclerc has sent a clear message ahead of the 2025 Formula 1 season: he’s ready to take on the challenge of becoming World Champion. Following his strongest campaign to date, the Ferrari ace believes he’s prepared to convert promise into glory—provided the Scuderia delivers a car capable of dethroning Red Bull and Max Verstappen.


Leclerc’s 2024: A Step Forward

In 2024, Leclerc recorded his best-ever performance in Formula 1, securing three victories and 13 podiums, amassing a career-high 356 points. Despite these achievements, he finished third in the standings, 84 points behind Verstappen, as Ferrari fell short in the Constructors’ Championship, narrowly losing to McLaren in the season finale.

Reflecting on the campaign, Leclerc highlighted his growth as a driver:

“I feel like I’m ready for the championship. We [Ferrari] just need a car that, throughout the season, is capable of doing that. I’m fully confident that the next team to beat Red Bull for the championship will be us.”


Lessons from 2022: Maturity and Patience

Leclerc’s optimism is grounded in lessons learned from previous seasons. His painful 2022 campaign saw an early championship lead dissolve due to a mix of strategic missteps by Ferrari and unforced errors. However, the Monegasque driver believes his newfound ability to accept limitations has made him a more consistent performer.

“In the past, if things were not going the way I wanted, I would try to find something within the car that wasn’t there. That led to mistakes. This year, I’ve been better at accepting when things aren’t perfect and maximizing points instead of overdriving.”


The Hamilton Factor

Ferrari’s ambitions have received a massive boost with the arrival of Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time World Champion, who joined the team during the off-season. While Leclerc now faces stiff competition from within his own garage, he’s unfazed and views Hamilton’s addition as a positive for the team.

The duo’s early collaboration could be critical to Ferrari’s hopes of ending its championship drought, which dates back to 2008 in the Constructors’ standings and 2007 in the Drivers’ standings.


Ferrari’s 2025 Prospects

Ferrari’s development trajectory is promising, particularly after a strong finish to 2024. With the highly anticipated 2025 car, spearheaded by new technical director Loïc Serra, the Scuderia hopes to close the gap to Red Bull and McLaren. Early reports suggest the team has made strides in aerodynamics and reliability, two areas where Ferrari has faltered in recent years.

Leclerc remains confident:

“I have complete faith in this team. We’ve worked hard, learned from the past, and I truly believe we’re heading in the right direction.”


The Battle Ahead

As Leclerc prepares for what could be a career-defining season, the stakes couldn’t be higher. With Red Bull’s dominance, McLaren’s resurgence, and Hamilton’s arrival at Ferrari, the 2025 F1 season is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in years.

Will Charles Leclerc finally etch his name alongside Ferrari legends like Schumacher and Lauda? If the team can deliver on its potential, Leclerc seems poised to rise to the occasion.

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