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Leclerc Urges Ferrari: 2026 Season is 'Now or Never'

12/10/2025

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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari F1 driver, urged his team to start the 2026 season competitively, calling the new regulations a "now or never" moment after a difficult 2025 season.
Ferrari failed to secure a podium in Abu Dhabi in 2025, underscoring the urgency to improve.
The first seven races of 2026 will determine the long-term F1 hierarchy.
McLaren celebrated Lando Norris's championship win, signaling a significant turnaround for the team.

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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari F1 driver, urged his team to start the 2026 season competitively, calling the new regulations a "now or never" moment after a difficult 2025 season.
Ferrari failed to secure a podium in Abu Dhabi in 2025, underscoring the urgency to improve.
The first seven races of 2026 will determine the long-term F1 hierarchy.
McLaren celebrated Lando Norris's championship win, signaling a significant turnaround for the team.