Breaking:Charles Leclerc to Miss Imola grand prix Due to…read more
Charles Leclerc to Miss Imola grand prix Due to…read more
Ferrari has officially announced that Charles Leclerc will be absent from Thursday’s media day at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix due to illness. As the Formula 1 circus heads to Imola for Ferrari’s first home race of the 2025 season, the team is facing a mix of anticipation and pressure following a lackluster start to the year.
Leclerc, who is currently in his seventh season with the Scuderia, is reportedly unwell and will not participate in the pre-race media obligations scheduled for Thursday. Despite this, Ferrari has reassured fans and the F1 community that the Monegasque driver is expected to return to the paddock in time for the start of Friday’s practice sessions. His absence is being treated as precautionary, and at this stage, there are no concerns about his involvement in the remainder of the race weekend.
This announcement comes at a challenging time for the Maranello-based team, who entered the 2025 season with high expectations after narrowly missing out on the Constructors’ Championship last year. Ferrari finished just 14 points behind McLaren in 2024, signaling a potential resurgence for the Italian squad. However, six races into the new season, the reality has been far from promising.
Currently, Ferrari finds themselves a significant 152 points adrift of McLaren, who have taken a commanding lead in the standings. While the season is still in its early stages, the gap is already substantial and has raised questions about Ferrari’s pace and competitiveness in comparison to their main rivals.
So far this year, Ferrari has managed just one podium finish, with Leclerc securing third place at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah last month. The team has struggled to find consistent performance across varying circuits, and their form has left fans and pundits alike searching for answers.
Imola, one of the most iconic and passionate venues on the calendar, offers Ferrari a crucial opportunity to regain momentum. As a home race, it carries added importance for the team, not just in terms of points but also morale. The hope is that a strong showing on home soil could reignite their season and inspire confidence moving forward.
Leclerc’s health will be closely monitored, but all indications suggest he will be fit to race. As Ferrari prepares for a pivotal weekend at Imola, all eyes will be on whether the team can rise to the occasion and begin to turn their fortunes around.
