Leclerc aims to match Hamilton's pace as Ferrari improves performance
Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 12:34 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Charles Leclerc expressed confidence in Ferrari's recent progress while recognizing the need to keep pace with Lewis Hamilton. Over the last three race weekends, Leclerc has struggled to match his Ferrari teammate, leading to increased pressure. With a series of races ahead, he focuses on addressing this performance gap.
- •Leclerc acknowledges pressure to match Hamilton's performance.
- •Ferrari has shown improvements in recent races.
- •Leclerc has been outperformed by his teammate lately.
- •Upcoming races will test Leclerc's ability to close the gap.
- •The competitive remains tight among top drivers.
- 12:34 PMRacer — Leclerc encouraged by Ferrari progress but knows the pressure’s on to match Hamilton
"Charles Leclerc has acknowledged he has to get on terms with Lewis Hamilton after being outperformed by his Ferrari teammate across the past three race weekends.
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