Overview

• Charles Leclerc said the team is disappointed with its season and must do better, acknowledging expectations were to fight for the top, not the minor places.
• He attributed the gap to McLaren having “found something special,” noting Ferrari, Mercedes and Red Bull largely made similar steps from 2024.
• Ferrari is the only team among the frontrunners without a grand prix victory this year, with Leclerc accounting for five podiums including second in Monaco.
• McLaren needs 13 points at the Singapore Grand Prix to secure a second consecutive constructors’ title, according to RacingNews365.
• Leclerc suggested Las Vegas might offer a small opening for a win, but he described Ferrari’s chances before season’s end as very unlikely.