Ferrari believes in it, and how could it be otherwise? The victories in Austin and in Mexico they have relaunched the Rossa in the fight for the title builders, bringing it closer to McLaren, which is now just 29 points behind. With four races to go, including two Sprints, the question is: can Ferrari maintain this momentum until the end? Charles Leclerc answered the question during the media day preceding the Sprint weekend in Brazil. With a determined look, the Monegasque showed ambition and realism, focusing on short-term goals and the confidence built up thanks to recent successes.
Leclerc realistic: “Winning all the races is perhaps optimistic”
With the confidence of someone who has experienced a season of ups and downs, Charles Leclerc expressed his opinion on Ferrari's ambitions for the final races on the eve of the weekend in Brazil: “Trying to win all the races until the end of the year I think is maybe a little too optimistic,” he said. Leclerc, aware of the challenges that await the Reds, explained that both Qatar and Brazil present unique pitfalls. “Qatar will be a difficult weekend, and even here in Brazil it is not the easiest circuit for us,” he added, but without hiding the optimism that pervades the Ferrari box. Leclerc then focused on a concrete strategy: working step by step and seizing every opportunity that presents itself.
A clear goal: to win the Sprint and the race
Ferrari has mapped out a precise strategy for this final phase of the season, focusing on each individual session and taking advantage of every opportunity to accumulate valuable points. “We talk a lot about the preparations for each event and the small steps we need to take,” explained Leclerc. This Brazilian weekend, the goal is clear: to win the Sprint and the main race. “Our mind is focused on that, and it’s an approach that has paid off so far,” continued the Monegasque, showing confidence in the direction taken by the team. The idea is to keep concentration high, approaching each session with the same commitment that has brought the Rossa to the fore in recent races.
Ferrari vs McLaren: The battle is still open
Leclerc knows that Ferrari still has a lot to play for in this final part of the season. The recent performances of the Reds have reopened the debate for the constructors' title, with McLaren and Red Bull fighting over every remaining point. "We can certainly achieve great results," said Leclerc, stressing however that these are not just statements of circumstance, but a calculated strategy, based on preparation and consistency. Ferrari, with three victories in the last five races, aims to close out this American hat-trick in the best possible way and arrive at the end of the season with a decisive margin.
