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Charles Leclerc’s Qatar GP nightmare: fears of a bleak F1 winter loom large

Arthur Ling by Arthur Ling
December 1, 2025
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Charles Leclerc’s Qatar GP nightmare: fears of a bleak F1 winter loom large

Charles Leclerc’s Qatar Grand Prix: A Drive into Despair and Uncertainty for Ferrari

In a disheartening display that left fans and critics alike reeling, Charles Leclerc trudged through the Qatar Grand Prix, feeling utterly defeated by his car and the relentless challenges it brought. Starting from a disappointing 10th position, the Monegasque driver could only muster an eighth-place finish, earning a meager four points for his efforts. Post-race, Leclerc’s frustration was palpable, laying bare the internal struggles he faced throughout the event. “I had no confidence in the car, I had no pace in the car, I had nothing in the car, so it’s just… I’m quite glad the weekend is over, to be honest,” he lamented to reporters. “It was a very frustrating race from the very first lap to the very last lap.”

The entire weekend had been a struggle for both Leclerc and his teammate Lewis Hamilton, who also experienced a dismal performance. Starting the sprint race in ninth and 18th, respectively, both drivers faltered, finishing in 13th and 17th. Hamilton’s subsequent performance in the Grand Prix was similarly lackluster—beginning in 17th and merely managing to cross the line in 12th. Leclerc despaired, “Again, after what happened yesterday in the first lap, I had no confidence, and I didn’t know what was going to happen with the car in the first few laps. But there’s not been one lap where we’ve been competitive over the weekend, so it’s been very frustrating.”

As the 2025 season draws to a close with only one race left, Leclerc is desperately yearning for a silver lining to finish the year on a high note. “On one hand, yes,” he responded when asked about his anticipation for the season’s end. “But at the same time, I’m just really looking forward to Abu Dhabi and trying to finish the season on a more positive note. I hope to give us a little bit more happiness to go on holiday because it will be quite depressing to go on holiday with two weekends just like this weekend. That would be very bad, so I hope we can have a better weekend.”

The grim reality for Ferrari fans was underscored by team principal Fred Vasseur’s recent admission that the Maranello squad ceased aerodynamic development on the 2025 car back in April to focus their efforts on the 2026 model. Leclerc elaborated on the ramifications of this decision, stating, “A lot. A lot for sure, and that’s why I think the second half is not too surprising. It’s a lot harder compared to our competitors.” He expressed hope that this strategic shift will bear fruit in the upcoming season, stating, “I really hope that this will pay off for next year. Obviously, this was with the vision of trying to work harder for next year and having all our resources trying to anticipate next year, so I really hope that this will pay off.”

As the countdown to the final race begins, the pressure is mounting not just on Leclerc, but on the entire Ferrari team. Will they be able to turn things around and deliver a performance worthy of their storied legacy, or will Leclerc’s fears of a bleak winter become a painful reality? Only time will tell.

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