Amid ongoing speculation about potential leadership changes at Ferrari, Charles Leclerc has affirmed that the team’s focus remains steady despite recent struggles. Since the 2025 Formula 1 season began, the Italian squad has faced underwhelming results, sparking talk of upheaval at Maranello, yet Leclerc remains confident in the Scuderia’s direction and his role within the team.

Ferrari’s Season Challenges and Rumors of Management Changes

Ferrari entered the 2025 campaign with high expectations, particularly following Lewis Hamilton’s transfer to the team, aimed at bolstering their championship pursuits. However, after ten races, both Hamilton and Leclerc have been unable to contend seriously for victories. Despite this, Ferrari has managed to keep Red Bull behind and maintains third place in the constructors’ championship standings. These persistent performance issues have given rise to rumors about a possible removal of team principal Fred Vasseur, as the team struggles to regain its winning form.

Leclerc, 27, who has often been seen as Ferrari’s leading figure since joining in 2019, dismissed suggestions that he might leave the team, emphasizing that his commitment and the team’s plans remain intact. He stressed that Ferrari understands his position clearly, and that mutual trust is a critical foundation for moving forward.

“The team really knows what my position is and what I want to do and that is what matters most to me.” —Charles Leclerc

Leclerc Addresses Distractions from Leadership Speculation

While acknowledging that rumors can cause distraction, Leclerc believes these reports have not affected Ferrari’s performance or focus during race weekends. He described the speculation as unfounded and expressed confidence that the team would stay committed to their strategy despite external noise. The driver insists that Ferrari’s priority is to concentrate on improving race results to silence such rumors permanently.

“Then of course, when there are rumors around, this can create a bit of distraction, but I don’t think we’ve been affected by it.” —Charles Leclerc

Focus on Teamwork and Performance Improvement

Since his debut, Leclerc has been regarded as a vital asset for Ferrari, securing several race wins and acting as the face of the team’s future. He maintains that operational methods within Ferrari have not significantly changed amid the shake-up rumors. Instead, his concentration remains firmly on teamwork and advancing the car’s performance as they work through the current difficulties.

Leclerc downplayed the rumor mill by describing the chatter as just that — rumors — and committed to focusing on consistent work without trying to prove anyone right or wrong. His remarks underline a longstanding Ferrari approach to dealing with external pressures and maintaining steadiness on and off the track.

“In the end they are just rumors and I would prefer to simply focus on our work. We are not here to prove that someone is wrong or something like that. This is how it works at Ferrari and it has always been like this.” —Charles Leclerc

Team Leadership’s Commitment Amidst Challenges

Fred Vasseur, Ferrari’s team principal, has been recognized for efforts to improve the team’s standing compared to previous seasons. Despite the pressure and circulating leadership doubts, he remains committed to addressing the team’s weaknesses as quickly as possible. Both Vasseur and the drivers, including Hamilton and Leclerc, are dedicated to restoring Ferrari’s competitiveness and reclaiming its reputation as a dominant force in Formula 1.

The 2025 season has tested Maranello’s resilience, but the determination within the team to overcome setbacks and to challenge at the front remains unwavering, with Leclerc’s confidence a key element in sustaining the squad’s drive forward.