Charles Leclerc reveals what he really wants from final five F1 races of 2026
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc says he is “not obsessed” with finishing second in the Formula 1 drivers’ championship, despite being just nine points off the position with five races to go. While Kimi Antonelli is expected to wrap up his championship campaign this weekend at the Mexican Grand Prix, the fight for second place is alive and well between a number of drivers. Leclerc is well and ... Keep…
Charles Leclerc, the Ferrari driver, has expressed that finishing second in the Formula 1 drivers' championship is not his primary goal as the final five races of the 2026 season approach. Despite being only nine points behind the championship leader with five races remaining, Leclerc's main focus is on maximizing his performance in each race and securing wins.
He acknowledges that winning races would lead to second place naturally, but even if he falls short of that, it wouldn't be a significant disappointment. Leclerc's teammate, George Russell, shares a similar sentiment, stating that being just outside the top spot isn't his ultimate aspiration in the sport.
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