Charles Leclerc is set to analyze Lewis Hamilton’s data from the Canadian Grand Prix to understand the reasons behind his struggles, which he described as the “most difficult weekend” of his Formula 1 career.
Despite finishing fourth, Leclerc was consistently off the pace, finishing over 30 seconds behind Hamilton, who secured a solid second place, his best grand prix result since joining Ferrari in 2025.
Struggles at the Canadian Grand Prix
Leclerc’s difficulties began during qualifying, where he was outqualified by Hamilton, and continued into the sprint race, where he struggled to find rhythm and finished fifth, ahead of Hamilton’s sixth place.
The Monegasque driver’s issues persisted into the grand prix, where he started eighth, a tenth behind Hamilton’s fifth place, and was unable to make significant progress, eventually finishing fourth.
Hamilton’s Approach and Leclerc’s Analysis
Hamilton’s success in Canada was partly attributed to his decision not to use Ferrari’s simulator, which he felt lacked correlation to real-world conditions, a approach he also took for the Chinese Grand Prix.
Leclerc, on the other hand, will focus on analyzing Hamilton’s data to identify areas for improvement, acknowledging that his teammate’s performance was “incredible” and that he had “no feeling” with the car throughout the weekend.
Leclerc’s struggles in Canada were not unexpected, as he has historically struggled at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, with his only podium finish coming in 2019.
Championship Standings and Future Prospects
The result leaves Leclerc third in the championship, three points ahead of Hamilton, while Ferrari remains second in the constructors’ standings, 72 points behind Mercedes.
As Leclerc looks to bounce back from his difficult weekend, he will be eager to apply the lessons learned from Hamilton’s data and regain his competitive edge in the upcoming races.
With the championship battle intensifying, Leclerc’s ability to analyze and adapt will be crucial in his pursuit of success, and his next performance will be closely watched by fans and pundits alike.
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