[Charles Leclerc Expresses Disappointment Over Performance at Ferrari]

In the aftermath of the F1 Imola GP, Charles Leclerc voiced his discontent with a sixth-place finish, admitting he cannot accept his current position within the Ferrari team. The Monegasque driver was eliminated in Q2 on Saturday, but managed to secure points despite his disappointment with the weekend’s performance.

[Leclerc’s Championship Struggles]

With 85 points separating him from championship leader Oscar Piastri, Leclerc has only managed a podium finish once this season, securing third place in Saudi Arabia. He acknowledged the need for aggressive driving tactics to compete effectively, stating, “I was saying before the race, it was one of the races where you’ve got to race with the heart and you’ve got to put the elbows out a little bit.

Despite taking risks during the race, Leclerc found himself embroiled in incidents with Pierre Gasly and Alex Albon. He defended his actions, stating that he was driving on the limit, but within the rules. He plans to review the footage again to ensure his interpretation of the rules was accurate.

[Looking Ahead to Monaco]

Despite his success in last season’s Monaco Grand Prix, Leclerc anticipates a challenging weekend this year due to the car’s apparent weaknesses being exposed. He expressed his expectations for the race cautiously, stating, “A very difficult weekend. I think Monaco is exposing quite a few weaknesses of our car, so I don’t know, but there are also many things that you cannot really expect.

Leclerc hopes for a surprise in Monaco, as the car setup for qualifying is significantly different from race conditions. He remains optimistic about his chances, despite the challenges ahead.