It’s been quite the tumultuous journey for followers of Ferrari! The angst is palpable as Charles Leclerc’s one-year barren spell continues to be a thorn in our side. The Tifosi are on the edge & courtesy of social media, have got into a heated stage for fervent fan discussions. Back in 2022, when Charles Leclerc won 2 of the first 3 races, fans were jumping in joy. Although, little did they know that only 1 more win will be added to that tally later. About a year later, when it has been 12 months since that last win in Austria, the Tifosi are expressing their emotions.

From outbursts of disappointment to demands for drastic alterations, fan emotions are at an all-time high. There are those empathizing with Leclerc, acknowledging the hurdles he’s encountered during the 2023 season. They wish for a miraculous turnaround & some fortune upon Charles he desperately needs. Conversely, the criticism is coming thick and fast from others, who scrutinize his & Ferrari’s choice, seeming like all hell has broken loose.

The crux of the issue seems rooted in Ferrari’s strategic missteps and reliability complications that robbed Leclerc of his chance to vie for the 2022 title. Leclerc’s wavering confidence has become a point of contention as he hasn’t qualified for Q3 in the recent two races, and Ferrari’s contentious call not to pit under the safety car when the rest of the pack did, raised many an eyebrow.

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Intriguingly, the strategy worked out, but this doesn’t undo the strategic mistakes from the past that have been costly for Leclerc.

Fans React to Underwhelming Charles Leclerc Performance

The main takeaway here is the apparent confluence of Ferrari’s debatable tactics and Leclerc’s confidence issues, which seem to be engaged in a detrimental tango. It was F1’s throwback from last year’s Austrian GP that triggered many fans to unleash their anger. Here are some fan reactions from Twitter explaining Tifosi’s plight.

Ironically Austria 2022 was a race when Ferrari nailed their strategy & performance. Although, it is the 12-month winless streak that is hurting many fans & justifiedly so.