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Leclerc says emulating Verstappen's path at Ferrari would be a mistake

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 7:01 AM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Leclerc says emulating Verstappen's path at Ferrari would be a mistake

Summary

Charles Leclerc stated at Zandvoort that it would be a mistake for him and Ferrari to follow Max Verstappen's success path with Red Bull. Leclerc emphasized the importance of focusing on his own situation, as Ferrari currently trails Mercedes by 87 points in the Constructors' standings. Despite a challenging 2025 season, Ferrari has shown improvement, with Leclerc and teammate Lewis Hamilton achieving wins at Barcelona and Silverstone. Leclerc, positioned fifth in the Drivers' standings, plans to concentrate on the team's weaknesses and competitive strategy moving forward.

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•Leclerc ranks fifth in Drivers' standings, 28 points behind Hamilton
•Ferrari trails Mercedes by 87 points in Constructors' standings
•Leclerc achieved a win at Silverstone earlier this season
•Ferrari has shown improved form after a dismal 2025 season
•Leclerc emphasizes focusing on team strengths and competitive strategy

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7:01 AMYahoo Sports — Leclerc claims following Verstappen's footsteps at Ferrari would be a ‘mistake'

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Charles Leclerc has said it would be "a mistake" if he and Ferrari were to try and recreate Max Verstappen's path to success at Red Bull, opting to "focus on my own situation" in search of a first title with the Scuderia. Although they trail Constructors' leaders Mercedes by 87 points after the latest round of action at the Dutch GP at Zandvoort, Ferrari have enjoyed a return to form after a dismal 2025 season, with both Lewis Hamilton and Leclerc securing wins at Barcelona and Silverstone, resp
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