Leclerc claims following Verstappen's footsteps at Ferrari would be a ‘mistake'
Charles Leclerc has said it would be "a mistake" if he and Ferrari were to try and recreate Max Verstappen's path to success at Red Bull, opting to "focus on my own situation" in search of a first title with the Scuderia. Although they trail Constructors' leaders Mercedes by 87 points after the latest round of action at the Dutch GP at Zandvoort, Ferrari have enjoyed a return to form after a…
Charles Leclerc has said that trying to emulate Max Verstappen's success at Ferrari would be a mistake. Although Ferrari trails Mercedes by 87 points in the Constructors' standings after the Dutch GP at Zandvoort, the team has shown improvement after a poor 2025 season. Leclerc, who has secured wins in Barcelona and Silverstone, currently sits 28 points behind teammate Lewis Hamilton in the Drivers' standings.
Leclerc believes it's not wise to follow Verstappen's path, as he is unaware of the methods behind Max's success. Instead, he prefers to concentrate on his own situation within the team and work on improving their weaknesses against Mercedes. Leclerc remains optimistic about Ferrari's prospects in 2026, appreciating their strong first half of the season and the clear view they have on areas for improvement.
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