Overview
- After slipping to P4 in 2025, Ferrari enters the new rules era under heightened scrutiny to deliver a competitive car.
- Leclerc says the team must seize the 2026 overhaul, adding that by races six or seven the likely front-runners for the next four seasons should be clear.
- The Monegasque enters his eighth season with Ferrari still chasing a first title, increasing the urgency around the project.
- Italian outlet Corriere della Sera, as cited by GPFans, reports Aston Martin has targeted a marquee driver for 2027 and has invested heavily with Adrian Newey’s oversight and Honda power, though these plans are not independently confirmed.
- GPFans also notes unconfirmed whispers that Leclerc’s management held talks with Aston Martin during 2025, underscoring external interest if Ferrari falters.