Charles Leclerc questions himself:
between high standards and pressure at Ferrari

During qualifying at Silverstone, Leclerc failed to reach Q3, finishing outside the top 10 for the second consecutive time. A tough setback to digest, especially as Ferrari remains under pressure to keep pace with Red Bull, McLaren, and Mercedes.

“I wasn't good enough. Let's be honest. There’s no excuse. I didn’t find the right feeling with the car, and I couldn’t adapt”
Leclerc said in the media zone, visibly dejected.

These words reflect the perfectionism of a driver who refuses to blame the team or track conditions.

This constant self-criticism is not new for Leclerc. Since his F1 debut, the driver has often taken responsibility for his mistakes very directly — an attitude praised for its honesty, but which also raises concerns about his ability to handle pressure in key moments.

Sports psychologists interviewed by some Italian media point out that this “over-responsibility” can harm performance by generating additional stress in an already highly competitive environment.