A 2024 to remember for Charles Leclerc: Ferrari warned for 2025!
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Reflecting on the recently concluded season, Ferrari knows it must provide the Monegasque driver with a super-competitive car for 2025.
If Charles Leclerc’s 2024 were a film, it would undoubtedly be *Mission: Impossible*, where, instead of Tom Cruise, the Monegasque tried to shoulder the entire weight of Ferrari to lead it to glory. Unfortunately, his season didn't end like one of the American actor's movies. McLaren clinched the victory in Abu Dhabi and secured the Constructors’ Championship title.
“Ups and downs, but the highs are so beautiful”
In such a competitive and intense season, the phrase uttered in his memorable team radio after the triumph in Monza perfectly encapsulates Charles Leclerc’s 2024. During preseason testing, car number 16 impressed in long runs for the low tire degradation of the SF24. However, the first part of the season saw only the Dutch flag as a winner. Ferrari, though, seemed competitive from the start and ready to challenge Red Bull, at least in the Constructors’ Championship.
From Imola to Spa, the Scuderia experienced peaks of competitiveness but also moments of crushing disappointment. This year, the Imola GP marked a turning point in a season full of stories to tell, shifting from Max Verstappen's absolute dominance to increasingly intense battles. In this rollercoaster of performances, Charles Leclerc found glory in Monaco but lost points in Barcelona, Montreal, and Silverstone—perhaps in these very races, Ferrari lost its chance at the title.
The numbers are clear: in every race he finished, Charles Leclerc consistently placed in the top 5. This consistency and reliability were the perfect embodiment of his victories in Austin and, most notably, Monza, where he demonstrated remarkable tire management despite the number of laps on them.
In conclusion, Ferrari must respond to Charles's needs as he enters his sixth year with the team. He will undoubtedly want a chance to fight for the title. With this backdrop, Lewis Hamilton knows he will never be overwhelmingly dominant over the Monegasque driver, setting the stage for a fiery 2025 at Maranello.
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