The Ferrari driver qualified in eighth for the Canadian Grand Prix despite believing that he should have been in the fight for pole position

Charles Leclerc seemed en route to fight for pole for the Canadian Grand Prix. Nevertheless a strategic call by Ferrari put him in a tough spot he could not recover from. Speaking to F1 TV, Leclerc spoke of his qualifying session and was fairly certain there was more in the car.

For the start, Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris were the only drivers in the top ten to start on Hard, with everyone around them on Medium including Lewis Hamilton. Tyre graining had a major impact on today’s race.

Charles Leclerc reportedly has a secret exit clause inserted in his Ferrari contract amid uncertainties over his future. After nine races in the 2025 Formula 1 season, Leclerc currently sits fifth in the standings, a far cry from where he wants and expects to be.

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc claimed he "f*cked it up completely" in qualifying, which sees him start eighth for the Canadian GP.

Reports in the Italian media suggest Ferrari chiefs are growing impatient over Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc's struggles with boss Frederic Vasseur said to be on thin ice

The Monegasque is said to be losing faith in the project and is no longer ruling out a transfer away ahead of the regulation changes in 2026. He reportedly fears that Ferrari will not be competitive under the new rules. With Leclerc's future thrown into doubt, Mercedes have emerged as a potential destination.

After watching Charles win the Monaco Grand Prix for the very first time, Alexandra joined her partner at the official Gala Dinner—a rare red carpet outing for the two. She also appears briefly in Charles' official YouTube vlog of the race.

Charles Leclerc from Ferrari expressed his disappointment regarding his mistake during the final fast lap of the Canadian Grand Prix qualifying, which resulted in him finishing only in eighth place.