Charles Leclerc’s emotional sign-off radio: Thanks Ferrari, congratulates Norris and eyes 2026 – Audio. Listen to Charles Leclerc’s touching post-race radio after finishing fourth in the 2025 Abu Dhabi GP.

Charles Leclerc’s classy post-race radio after Abu Dhabi P4: “I hope next year will be ours”

As the chequered flag fell on the 2025 Formula 1 season at Yas Marina, Charles Leclerc crossed the line in a solid but ultimately unrewarding fourth place. Yet the Monegasque’s immediate reaction over team radio perfectly summed up the bittersweet mood inside the Ferrari garage.

After a year that began with genuine title hopes but gradually slipped away, Charles Leclerc chose gratitude and forward-thinking optimism instead of frustration.

“Good job guys. And thanks for all the hard work this year. I hope next year will be ours,” he told the Maranello wall – a message that instantly warmed the hearts of Tifosi around the world.

Then, in a display of the sportsmanship that has become his trademark, Charles Leclerc made sure to acknowledge the evening’s biggest story: Lando Norris sealing his maiden world championship just ahead on track.

“Huge congrats to Lando and McLaren as well,” he added.

It was classic Charles Leclerc – gracious in defeat, generous to rivals, and already turning the page to the massive regulation reset coming in 2026. With Ferrari finishing a distant fourth in the constructors’ standings and no victories to celebrate, those few seconds of radio captured everything fans love about the 28-year-old: passion for the Prancing Horse, respect for the sport, and an unshakable belief that better days lie ahead.

Listen to the full exchange below and feel the emotion of a driver who refuses to let 2025 define Ferrari’s future.