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Fraser Watson

Ferrari still “suffering” from “politics” as Charles Leclerc’s future already questioned

A former F1 driver has cast doubt on the future of Charles Leclerc at Ferrari as the problems continue to mount at the Scuderia.

Leclerc, second in the 2022 drivers' championship, was left seething after the season opener in Bahrain after being forced to retire with engine problems. And that was followed by a bleak weekend in Saudi Arabia, with the Monegasque man and teammate Carlos Sainz notably off the pace as they finished seventh and sixth respectively.

Leclerc was forced to start that race from 12th, after being handed a 10-place penalty for a third power unit change. And to exacerbate matters, chief car concept engineer David Sanchez has left for McLaren, with new Team Principle Fred Vasseur already said to be 'fed up' with matters.

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