Charles Leclerc is pushing Ferrari to win second place within the Constructors World Championship to win additional wind tunnel time in F1 2026.
Since 2021, F1 groups have operated below value caps and slide scales for aerodynamic testing instantly based mostly on efficiency. Increased groups within the Constructors Championship could have fewer wind tunnel occasions and extra mileage.
As F1 participates in main regulatory reforms in 2026, there are trade-offs to contemplate, given the brand new aerodynamic guidelines, as wind tunnel time is especially invaluable for groups.
Ferrari at present sits second within the Constructors Championship with 260 factors, with 24 folks forward of Mercedes and 66 forward of Crimson Bull. The Ferrari struggle seems to be P2 as McLaren holds a dominant benefit on the prime of the rankings in 10 races.
And Leclerc believes that even when Ferrari results in fewer aero checks than subsequent 12 months, they need to do all of it with their energy to get a better end on the 2025 World Championships.
“I am positive it will be higher to complete second than third,” Leclerc stated on the Hungarian Grand Prix.
“However there’s additionally time for wind tunnels, which isn’t one thing we take into consideration an excessive amount of. After we are on observe, we simply wish to get as excessive as doable, and we wish to cope with it for hours within the wind tunnel.
“The second place within the constructor is likely one of the objectives, however the largest goal is to return to the profitable race as quickly as doable. We’ll work from there in all places and examine the time for subsequent 12 months.”
Will Ferrari win the race in 2025?
Leclerc claimed a spectacular shock pole place in Hungary, however was unable to transform it right into a victory as he slid to fourth within the race.
Monegasque stays pissed off and fears Ferrari missed the one alternative to win the Grand Prix this season.
Evaluating the remainder of 2025, Leclerc stated: “I do not suppose there’s one truck in the mean time we predict we’re stronger than McLaren. Persistently, the McLaren would be the strongest automotive of the 12 months.
“Crimson Bull is slightly bit increased and decrease, a bit like us and Mercedes, however nonetheless fixed, and that is McLaren. For now, I do not suppose we’ll be a favourite of the place we’re going, however I hope you will be shocked.”
Leclerc has gained 5 podiums thus far this 12 months, giving him one of the best leads to second place at Monaco Grand Prix.
