Calm approach: Charles Leclerc manages Ferrari's expectations ahead of F1 Mexican GP

Calm approach: Charles Leclerc manages Ferrari’s expectations ahead of F1 Mexican GP. Charles Leclerc stresses caution after his Austin podium finish.

Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF-25, sidepods, garage

After clinching a podium in Austin, Charles Leclerc has adopted a cautious tone as Scuderia Ferrari heads into the Mexican Grand Prix. The team showed a strong performance in Texas, especially in qualifying under variable conditions, and now arrive in Mexico City determined to prove that their momentum is more than a one-off.Ferrari will use the twentieth round of the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship as a test of whether performance gains stemmed from favorable conditions or effective car updates. Although the team has narrowed the gap to Mercedes, they still face a challenge: Red Bull Racing – with only Max Verstappen racing this weekend – sit just three points behind Ferrari in the constructors’ standings.

Charles Leclerc called for discipline ahead of the weekend: he emphasised that there’s no point in making bold promises. Instead, Ferrari must replicate the calm, methodical approach from Austin, he said, noting that the team must remain focused and meticulous in every detail. “In free practice, we must learn as much as possible to be ready for qualifying. I believe we have the potential for another strong weekend even though it’s a completely different circuit.”

The Monegasque driver reiterated that while the Austin podium has delivered fresh enthusiasm across the team, it should not mask the fact that Ferrari has not yet solved all its underlying issues. With a new weekend ahead, Charles Leclerc and the team are ready to test their progress and prove whether the improvements hold up under fresh conditions.