Charles Leclerc has given his first public reaction to the newly unveiled Ferrari Luce, and one specific aspect of the revolutionary electric Ferrari immediately caught the Formula 1 driver’s attention.
Speaking in a video released after the official presentation of Ferrari’s first fully electric road car, the Monegasque driver praised both the bold styling direction of the Luce and Ferrari’s decision to bring back more physical controls inside the cockpit.
As Ferrari officially enters the electric era, reactions from drivers, fans and automotive experts have become one of the biggest talking points surrounding the launch of the highly anticipated Ferrari Luce.
Charles Leclerc highlights Ferrari Luce’s different design philosophy
During the video, Charles Leclerc explained how the Ferrari Luce immediately stands apart from previous Ferrari road cars in terms of overall styling and interior philosophy.
“The design is very, very different from whatever we’ve seen from Ferrari in the past,” Charles Leclerc said while discussing the new model.
The Ferrari driver’s comments reflect the broader feeling surrounding the project. The Luce represents one of the most radical changes in Ferrari’s modern history, not only because it is fully electric, but also because of the entirely new design language introduced by the Maranello manufacturer. Ferrari developed the Luce in collaboration with LoveFrom, the design collective founded by former Apple chief designer Jony Ive, with the goal of creating a cleaner and more minimalist identity while still preserving Ferrari’s emotional DNA.
From the exterior proportions to the futuristic cockpit layout, the Ferrari Luce clearly moves away from many traditional supercar design cues that fans have associated with the brand for decades.
The return of physical buttons impressed Charles Leclerc
One detail in particular seemed to genuinely impress Charles Leclerc: Ferrari’s decision to reintroduce more physical buttons and tactile controls inside the cabin.
“I love its back to having more physical buttons so you can actually drive, look at the road and you can feel,” the Ferrari driver explained.
The comment touches on a debate that has become increasingly common throughout the automotive industry in recent years. Many modern high-performance road cars have shifted heavily toward touchscreen-based controls and digital interfaces, sometimes forcing drivers to navigate menus while driving at high speed.
Ferrari’s apparent decision to bring back more tactile physical inputs could therefore become one of the most appreciated aspects of the Luce, especially among driving enthusiasts who value connection and usability over purely minimalist digital layouts. The Monegasque’s reaction also suggests Ferrari may be trying to preserve part of the emotional driving experience traditionally associated with the brand, even as the company transitions into electric mobility.
Ferrari enters a new era with the Luce
The Ferrari Luce marks a historic turning point for Maranello.
For decades, Ferrari has built its identity around naturally aspirated engines, hybrid technology, sound and mechanical emotion. Launching a fully electric Ferrari therefore represents one of the boldest decisions in the company’s history.
At the same time, Ferrari executives have repeatedly insisted that electrification will not come at the expense of driving emotion or performance. The early reactions from Charles Leclerc indicate that Ferrari is attempting to combine cutting-edge technology with traditional driver-focused elements that still make the experience feel unmistakably Ferrari. While many technical details about the Luce are still expected to emerge in the coming months, the model has already generated enormous discussion throughout both the Formula 1 paddock and the automotive world.
And judging by Charles Leclerc’s first impressions, Ferrari’s electric future may still retain some very familiar Ferrari sensations behind the wheel.
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