After the chaos triggered by John Elkann’s recent statements, Ferrari has put together a clear plan to avoid further problems with Charles Leclerc. The comments made by John Elkann about Ferrari’s drivers created a significant media storm, especially because many fans and analysts do not see Charles Leclerc or Lewis Hamilton as the main culprits behind the team’s difficult season. The lack of victories in 2025—originally expected to be the year of Ferrari’s rebirth—is instead widely attributed to a car filled with design issues. The SF-25, already during pre-season testing in Bahrain, had lowered expectations among the Tifosi, and once the first races began, it completely destroyed any remaining optimism.
Despite this, the Ferrari chairman’s statements have sparked a great deal of debate in recent days. The drivers themselves, through social media posts, shared a message in which they reiterated their full trust in the team. At the same time, Ferrari has been working tirelessly to contain what was rapidly turning into a genuine internal crisis.
The unusual choice made by Ferrari
During the launch event for the first CL16 collection created by Charles Leclerc, the media reportedly faced a strict ban on asking any questions to the Ferrari driver or to his girlfriend. This detail was reported by correspondents from the Danish newspaper Ekstra Bladet. According to their account, any journalist attempting to question the Monegasque driver would have been immediately escorted out of the venue where the presentation was taking place, as reported by the Italian website f1ingenerale.
This unusual decision clearly reflects the intent of the Maranello-based team to keep their driver away from any type of media exposure that could further aggravate an already highly tense situation. By shielding Charles Leclerc from potentially uncomfortable questions, Ferrari aimed to prevent the controversy from escalating and to regain control over communication at a delicate moment for the team.
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