After six-seasons in Formula 1 competing for Ferrari, one of the greatest names in the competition is at risk of leaving the Scuderia. Rumors began to circulate due to the driver’s alleged dissatisfaction with the lack of victories for Ferrari this season, these rumors gained strength when an escape clause of his contract became known to the media. Find out more about this controversy rumor and how this news impact this F1 season.
The greatest pilot in history, with a cloudy future at Ferrari
The 27-year-old driver has been racing for Ferrari since 2019, and since his arrival, he has performed well, occupying podiums and achieving significant victories in some Grand Prix, despite never having won the F1 World Championship. In the current season, the result has been disappointing: the driver is in fifth place in the championship, with many points behind McLaren’s Oscar Piastri, the leader of this season. The driver we’re talking about is Charles Leclerc.
For experts, the pilot’s performance has an explanation: There is an unstable climate within the team because a problem in Ferrari’s cars. With this situation, this is leading to a lack of victories, which is something that has left Leclerc frustrated, and this has led to rumors of his departure from the famous Scuderia.
Rumors have been circulating in the Italian media this year following the wave of crisis at Ferrari — which stemmed from the lack of titles won by Leclerc and Hamilton, his teammate — this season. And in these rumors, it was revealed that there is a clause in the driver’s contract — which runs until 2029 — about a possible termination. Speculation or not, it is clear that there is a wave of discontent within Ferrari, and we need to understand the reason behind it.
What’s going on with Ferrari this season?
Ferrari is one of the greatest teams in the history of F1, this is a fact. But this season, there is a rumor about an unstable climate within the teams and the possibility of internal conflicts, which may has harmed the team.
F1, year after year, becomes increasingly competitive, with major teams occupying the grid in the fight for the grand prize. And, despite Ferrari having a name in Motorsport, this has not been enough to achieve good results this season, which has been dominated by McLaren and Red Bull. Ferrari has only had three podiums this season, but no the first place finishes. This is a warning sign for everyone who follows F1.
The result in 2025 has not been what Ferrari’s top chiefs expected, and the main possibility is: Ferrari doesn’t make competitive cars like it used to. According to F1 experts and the team that looks after Ferrari’s competitors, the brand no longer delivers competitive cars, that could be enough to dispute the leadership of F1 against McLaren, and this is the main reason for Leclerc’s frustration. The driver seem not to be satisfied with his start in 2025 and much of this is due to his car.
Is Leclerc really leaving Ferrari?
Despite all this speculation and the current situation of his teams, the legendary driver stated that he will not leave Ferrari and showed himself to be quite surprised by these rumors. Neither the driver nor the team are planning a breakup.
But, although this is just a rumor, Ferrari’s situation are still complicated, with performance bellow expectations for the 2025 season. Leclerc has been shining as a protagonist for Ferrari since the beginning, with a strong pace in races, and has a lot to show this year. All we can do is wait for the outcome of Ferrari’s internal conflicts and hope for a recovery this season.
