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Charles Leclerc has had a turbulent and revealing few days, with both his on-track fortunes and off-track life grabbing headlines across international media and social channels. Motorsport Week reports that Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur called out Leclerc's self-doubt as both a “quality and a fault”—praising his willingness to accept blame yet noting he’s sometimes too self-critical. This follows his tough British Grand Prix weekend where, after a disastrous decision to start on slicks in wet conditions, he slumped to 14th place. Leclerc openly shouldered responsibility for the botched strategy and admitted to “lots of mistakes,” expressing, per Motorsport Week, that he did not “maximise” his race performance.

Fervogear covered his candid reaction to a radio outburst during British GP qualifying, in which he vented frustration over missing his potential. Leclerc later expressed regret for the expletive-laden message, explaining that intense pressure and passion sometimes get the better of him. The coverage highlights his transparency regarding personal failings amid a season described as “much tougher than we expected,” with Ferrari underperforming relative to earlier expectations. As of now, Leclerc holds fifth in the championship, trailing McLaren’s dominant Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, but is the only Ferrari driver to have scored podiums this season—four so far, despite the SF-25’s tricky handling.

Ferrari’s hope rests on imminent upgrades. RacingNews365 details Leclerc’s anticipation for the much-awaited rear suspension package, set to debut after extensive testing this week at Mugello—a session covered by MotorsportWeek and expected to help close the significant gap to McLaren. Simulator runs have been positive, and engineers are optimistic this could add meaningful performance, with Leclerc telling media the developments may finally allow Ferrari to catch up and fight for wins again. Motorsport week emphasizes that Leclerc is showing notable race pace improvement, though sacrificing some of his traditional qualifying edge.

Away from racing, social media has not missed developments in Leclerc’s personal life. Threads and Instagram posts noted him spending time in Monaco with girlfriend Alexandra Saint Mleux, her reactions to F1 gossip, and a recent appearance together signaling their relationship remains strong and public. Leclerc was also spotted on the red carpet, with EtalkCTV commenting on his “skill and style,” reflecting an increasing crossover between his racing fame and the celebrity world.

Looking forward, Leclerc remains front and center in the relentless Ferrari-McLaren-Mercedes battle and is under scrutiny for his tenacity, candor, and potential to rally with upgraded machinery as the season heads toward Spa.

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