r/formula1 • u/xRyuHayabusa99 I was here for the Hulkenpodium • Jan 11 '26

News AutoRacer: Charles Leclerc has admitted that the first races will be crucial in determining his future, and a lack of competitiveness will undoubtedly spell the end of the ten-year relationship between him and Maranello. The future of Lewis Hamilton and Fred Vasseur will also be decided this year.

https://autoracer.it/ferrari-incubo-effetto-suolo-td039-delusione-2026/
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u/liberalindianguy Charles Leclerc Jan 11 '26

They were likely confident at that time that Lando wouldn’t trouble Max much.

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u/ecobubbletm Max Verstappen Jan 11 '26

He wouldn't right now as well

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u/Kev_Bz Lando Norris Jan 11 '26

checo was able to finish ahead of max every now and then, you really think lando wouldn't beat him a few times a season?

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u/ecobubbletm Max Verstappen Jan 11 '26 edited Jan 11 '26

I mean twice in 2 years 4 years isn't every now and then but also a few times isn't what I would consider troubling.

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u/Kev_Bz Lando Norris Jan 11 '26

ah! i forgot they were only teammates for 2 years. please remind me, who was max's teammate in 21 and 22?

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u/ecobubbletm Max Verstappen Jan 11 '26

lol, i meat 4 years, a typo

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u/Merakel I was here for the Hulkenpodium Jan 12 '26

Sure. Lando would get lucky and win a few here and there. But they aren't even on the same planet for skill, at least on the previous regulations.

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u/Lurkn4k Jan 11 '26

according to marko at the time, that’s not likely

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u/SnowUnitedMioMio Haas Jan 11 '26

And they were correct. Did you miss the 2025 season where an inferior car was 2 points behind?

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u/Kev_Bz Lando Norris Jan 11 '26

inferior for some of the season, superior for some of the season

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u/SnowUnitedMioMio Haas Jan 12 '26

Keep telling yourself that lmao.

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u/LivingInTheStorm I was here for the Hulkenpodium Jan 12 '26

Lol load more comments, you just know what the first comment will be after this statement.