He is still one of, if not the best, drivers in terms of qualifying performance, evidenced by Leclerc\u2019s shock pole position in Budapest<\/a> this season. But one common problem with the 27-year-old is converting his Saturday performance into race pace.<\/p>\n Of his 27 pole positions in his F1 career, Leclerc has converted five of those to wins. He has been determined to win a championship for Ferrari<\/a>, but he has only finished second once \u2013 in 2022 to Max Verstappen.<\/p>\n Individual mistakes and operational errors have plagued the Monegasque driver. Frustrations have continued in 2025 as the search for his maiden championship wears on.<\/p>\n Ferrari have been bitterly disappointing in 2025, with the SF-25 proving to be a difficult car to get into the right operating window. Their issues with ride height and understeer have hampered Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton<\/a> as they battle Mercedes for P2.<\/p>\n Leclerc is losing confidence in Ferrari<\/a> and their ability to win a race in 2025. He has grabbed all five of the team\u2019s podiums thus far, while Hamilton could surpass Raikkonen<\/a> as the latest Ferrari driver not to score a podium in a season \u2013 that would be a first for his F1 career.<\/p>\n Position Constructors’ Standings PointsPts 1 623 2 290 3 286 4 272 5 101 6 72 7 62 8 55 9 44 10 20 <\/p>\n The Maranello outfit had hoped to take the fight to McLaren in 2025, having finished 14 points behind them last year. However, Ferrari\u2019s title chances are all but over as they struggle to fight for regular podiums.<\/p>\n Leclerc\u2019s wait to end the team\u2019s championship drought, which has gone on since 2007, will drag into 2026 and the new technical regulations. He will be desperate to see improvements as he bemoans his career in Maranello.<\/p>\n A report from Blick<\/a> states that Leclerc is \u2018upset\u2019 at Ferrari, due to his lack of success. His ambitions to fight for a world championship have resulted only in a \u2018modest\u2019 eight victories since joining the team from Sauber seven years ago.<\/p>\n READ MORE:\u00a0Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc\u2019s life outside F1 from net worth to girlfriend<\/a><\/p>\n Leclerc is contracted until 2029 at Ferrari<\/a>, giving him the longest contract on the grid. However, his future may not be that secure at Maranello.<\/p>\n Leclerc has exit clauses in his contract<\/a>, which could allow him to leave as early as 2026. Teammate Hamilton could also be out the door next year if he chooses not to renew his contract for 2027.<\/p>\n It was reported that Leclerc\u2019s \u2018inner circle\u2019 have admitted he could leave Ferrari<\/a>, with Mercedes rumoured to be an option. The Silver Arrows are set to retain George Russell and Kimi Antonelli for 2026, but the lengths of their contracts are unknown at this stage.<\/p>\n Max Verstappen\u2019s manager says Toto Wolff is speaking to Leclerc<\/a> amid a possible move. Ferrari will do everything to keep Leclerc<\/a> on board, but they will have to provide him with a competitive car in 2026 if he is to stay.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Charles Leclerc is Ferrari\u2019s golden talent, having joined the team in 2019 after one season at Sauber. 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Photo by Bryn Lennon \u2013 Formula 1\/Formula 1 via Getty ImagesCharles Leclerc is \u2018upset\u2019 with his \u2018modest\u2019 win record since joining Ferrari<\/p>\n![\"Charles](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/GettyImages-2236551153-1024x683.jpg\")
Photo by Mark Thompson\/Getty ImagesCould Charles Leclerc leave Ferrari amid interest from F1 rivals?<\/p>\n