“Difficult to Drive an Inconsistent Car”: Despite Accepting $204,000,000 Contract, Ferrari Troubles Make Charles Leclerc Doubtful

Who could’ve ignored the whispers about Charles Leclerc‘s bank-breaking contract offer? We’re talking about a whopping $204 million over five years. That’s enough cash to buy an island, several jets, or a lifetime supply of gelato. But, pause for dramatic effect, is Leclerc willing to scoop up that deal and drive for Ferrari till 2029?

The man himself said, as per our pals at motorsport.nextgen-auto.com, “As a driver, it is very difficult to know exactly where each team stands. I focus on myself and Ferrari.” Cool, Charles. Cool. But…have you said yes?

But wait! The plot thickens. Remember the Singapore Grand Prix? Yep, the one where Carlos Sainz was, dare we say, shining a tad brighter than Leclerc. Why? Understeer, my friends! Ferrari’s been trying to address the vehicle’s weaknesses, but some persist, much like that one pesky fly during the summer.

Leclerc, always one to wear his helmet on his sleeve, admitted to The Race, “It’s very difficult to drive an inconsistent car on the oversteery side.”

“So you need to go on the understeery side and this is not what I like. I don’t like driving an understeery car.”

This understeer challenge reminds us of Max Verstappen‘s woes from last year when he grappled with an overweight Red Bull. It’s a peculiar thing, really. Drivers who are maestros at playing with a car’s rear end can sometimes be thrown off when the front plays hard to get. Looks like Leclerc has some serious thinking to do. And with a cool $204 million on the table, who wouldn’t?

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Speaking of Ferrari, have you read about how Fred Vasseur’s unflappable attitude is turning the tide for the team?

Charles Leclerc praises Fred Vasseur’s emotions as Ferrari’s secret weapon

In what might seem like an odd compliment to most, Charles Leclerc has praised the “flat” emotions of Ferrari’s Fred Vasseur as a key asset in the team’s bid to rise to the top of Formula 1 once more. Speaking to the-race.com, the Monegasque driver shed light on Vasseur’s distinctive “calm” and “rational” approach that’s doing wonders for the Scuderia.

“It’s like he’s got this built-in emotional stabilizer,” quipped Leclerc. “The highs are not as high as what we all feel when everything goes well! And the lows are not as low as what we all feel when it’s not going great.” According to the 25-year-old racer, this level-headedness helps put everything in perspective for the Ferrari crew, a trait that’s proven invaluable in the high-tension world of Formula 1.

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That said, it’s not all sunshine and roses at Maranello. Despite Vasseur’s commendable leadership style, Leclerc admits the Prancing Horse will be burning the midnight oil this winter. With an eye-popping 338 points gap to bridge to table-toppers Red Bull, there’s a mountain of work ahead. Only time will tell if Ferrari can gallop their way to the top.