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  • Charles Leclerc’s comments on Ferrari’s rapid upgrades signal good news for Lewis Hamilton

    Charles Leclerc’s comments on Ferrari’s rapid upgrades signal good news for Lewis Hamilton

    Ferrari Pin Hopes on Upcoming SF-25 Upgrades as Leclerc Hints at Imminent Improvements

    Ferrari have found themselves on the defensive in the 2025 Formula 1 season, despite entering the year with high expectations and hopes of finally ending a long-standing trophy drought.

    After finishing the 2024 campaign with strong momentum and narrowly missing out on the constructors’ title—thanks in part to Lando Norris securing a decisive win in Abu Dhabi—many believed the team was ready to mount a full championship challenge.

    While Ferrari never publicly stated that Lewis Hamilton’s arrival represented an upgrade to their driver line-up, signing a seven-time world champion was widely interpreted as a statement of serious intent. Yet, just a few races into the season, it has become evident that Hamilton’s integration with the SF-25 has not delivered the anticipated leap forward. The difficulties faced by Charles Leclerc in reaching the podium regularly further reinforce that the root of Ferrari’s struggles lies in the performance limitations of the car itself, rather than the drivers.

    Last year’s challenger had clear race-winning potential, but the technical direction taken during the winter appears to have backfired. The SF-25 cannot be run as low to the ground as is optimal for performance, with Hamilton’s disqualification in China due to excessive plank wear offering a clear example of this constraint. These issues have left Ferrari battling inconsistency and missed opportunities in qualifying and race trim alike.

    Compounding their challenges is the looming 2026 regulation overhaul, which will soon demand a full shift in developmental focus. The team faces the classic Formula 1 dilemma—balancing short-term recovery with long-term planning. Yet, Charles Leclerc may have unintentionally given insight into Maranello’s near-term ambitions.

    Charles Leclerc Hints Ferrari Upgrades Are Imminent—And Possibly Revealed More Than Intended

    Following a particularly underwhelming performance at the Miami Grand Prix—arguably Ferrari’s poorest showing of the 2025 Formula 1 season—Charles Leclerc sat down for an interview with The Race. During the conversation, he was asked whether any instant updates were on the way to boost Ferrari’s competitiveness relative to their rivals.

    Initially, the Monegasque driver responded vaguely, suggesting “maybe” there were improvements on the horizon. But as the questioning continued, he admitted uncertainty about the exact timeline or official confirmation. He even hinted that he might have “already said too much,” before concluding that some upgrades were indeed expected and he hoped they would represent a meaningful step forward for the team.

    The Miami weekend had exposed several weaknesses in Ferrari’s race execution, with communication breakdowns between the two Maranello teammates during differing strategies, and a failure to overtake Andrea Kimi Antonelli for sixth place.

     Carlos Sainz, driving for Williams, came dangerously close to passing Hamilton on the final lap—adding further frustration to Ferrari’s weekend.

    Fred Vasseur Confirms New Ferrari Parts Set for Imola and Barcelona Rounds

    Team principal Fred Vasseur later confirmed in his post-race media session that Ferrari were indeed preparing upgrades for the upcoming Grand Prix at Imola. He noted that the improvements were part of a broader effort not just focused on development, but also on understanding how to extract the most from the current car.

    Fred Vasseur acknowledged that a small performance step was planned for Imola, followed by a more substantial upgrade package in Barcelona. However, he emphasized that the key was bringing all elements together effectively, rather than relying on any single change to transform the car’s performance. He also pointed out that the characteristics of Imola—particularly its medium- and high-speed corners—would likely play to Ferrari’s strengths better than the low-speed-heavy Miami circuit.

    These upcoming races are seen as critical for Ferrari’s campaign, particularly the Imola Grand Prix, held on home soil. With the event’s future on the calendar uncertain, the pressure to deliver a strong result in front of the passionate Tifosi will be immense.

    Both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc will be eager for a turnaround, knowing that another weekend of seventh and eighth-place finishes would do little to inspire confidence or momentum heading into the summer stretch of the season.

  • Lewis Hamilton leaves Toto Wolff’s Monaco apartment on rare custom motorcycle

    Lewis Hamilton leaves Toto Wolff’s Monaco apartment on rare custom motorcycle

    Lewis Hamilton has been spotted leaving Toto Wolff’s apartment building in Monaco on a rare, custom-built MV Agusta F4RR.

    The seven-time Formula 1 champion became an ambassador for MV Agusta in 2015. The partnership, which came about through Mercedes-AMG, began with the launch of the MV Agusta Dragster RR LH44, which was unveiled during the Milan Motorcycle Show in the same year. In 2017, Hamilton launched his second project with the MV Agusta team: the F4 LH44.

    While the 2015 Dragster RR LH44 was limited to 244 units, and the 2017 F4 LH44 to 44 units, it seems as though the F4RR that the British driver was spotted on in Monaco is a rare, custom-built machine.

    The video, shared by Pistons Brothers, shows some of the up-close design elements. The bike features a pearl white and chrome red design with Hamilton’s ‘LH’ monogram on the fuel tank. A bronze plate on the centre of the handlebars states, “F4RR Lewis Hamilton 01/01.”

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    Speaking about his partnership with MV Agusta in 2017, the Briton explained:

    “I am very excited to continue my partnership with MV Agusta. I love working with Giovanni and the guys at MV Agusta, their passion for engineering and attention to detail produces stunning, original looking bikes.

    “My projects with MV Agusta are a great way to combine my love of riding bikes with my interest in creative design process so I am very much involved with the CRC design team throughout.

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    “I am particularly excited to introduce my new bike, the F4 LH44. It looks quite stunning and I had the pleasure of riding on track a few weeks ago in Italy, it feels great and combines the best of both worlds, a race bike for the road. There will be 44 bikes produced so I hope the lucky owners will love it as much as I do.”

    Hamilton’s F4RR LH44 boasts a staggering 212 hp and is said to sit at a dry weight of 183 kg.

    It’s unknown as to why the former Mercedes driver was visiting the team principal’s apartment building. While the driver has left the team for the Scuderia, the two still have a good relationship.

    After the news of Hamilton’s leaving broke early 2024, Wolff confirmed the state of their relationship:

    “When he told me first, my next thought was pragmatic, what does it mean? When are we communicating this? What are the pressure points? How are we managing this season going forward, and what is it we are going to do in terms of driver line-up,” he admitted.

    “That was the mind, the Mercedes, the team’s mind, kicked in. Now, having slept a few nights on it, it means that our professional journey comes to an end, working together, but it doesn’t mean that our personal relationship ends.

    “I’ve found a friend, we’ve built a relationship over the last 10 years, and he faced a very, very difficult situation, taking a decision of where to drive, maybe for the first time since 10 years without being able to brainstorm with me. And therefore, I will always respect the difficulty of the situation that he faced. And in the future, we will discuss whether this could have been done in a different way or not. But I hold no grudge.”

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