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Leclerc says Ferrari must add upgrades after Baku

Charles Leclerc said Ferrari needs upgrades after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, where he was concerned by the team’s gap to its rivals. He believes Red Bull and McLaren made a step forward in Baku while Ferrari did not.

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September 28, 2026
Leclerc says Ferrari must add upgrades after Baku

After the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc said Ferrari needs to bring upgrades to reduce the gap to its rivals. He was concerned by Ferrari’s deficit following the Baku weekend.

Leclerc said Red Bull and McLaren had both taken a step forward that Ferrari had not. In his view, Red Bull now holds a clear advantage over Ferrari in chassis performance, while McLaren has also made a marked improvement.

Both Red Bull and McLaren introduced significant upgrade packages in Baku focused on the sidepods, floor and diffuser. McLaren’s package also included a revised engine cover, rear suspension and rear wing.

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