Leclerc believes new flexi-wing rules could be turning point for Ferrari

The 27-year-old took P2 at the Monaco Grand Prix last time out, despite saying the pace of the Scuderia in the slow-speed corners is its "biggest weakness", highlighting the need for change.

Coming into this weekend at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, a change in the rules regarding flexi-wings comes into force, with more rigorous testing of front wing flexing taking place throughout the rest of the season.

With the flexi-wing rules coming in, it has the potential to shake up the current standings in F1, and as a result, Leclerc knows that the race weekend in Spain is vital for Ferrari's chances in 2025.

"We definitely don’t want to give up now," the Monagasque started by saying in Thursday's press conference in Monte Carlo.

"I believe that, in Barcelona, it will be another very important point of the season with this new regulation on the front wings, and then we’ll see whether it benefits us or not," continued Leclerc.

With a lot of pressure on the performance of Ferrari in Catalunya this weekend, Leclerc knows it may shape the rest of the campaign for the Italian team.

"We’ll have to make the decision – probably Fred will have to make the decision – whether it’s the right time to move on and prepare next season, that is going to be super, super important for everyone to be starting on the right foot," he explained.

"What is wrong with the car? I wish I knew. What’s in the pipeline? We’ve got quite a few things, but I cannot give any timelines. And the timelines keep changing because the team is pushing a lot to bring them as early as possible. There are things, but whether it’s going to be enough to close the gap – I hope so. But to be in front and fighting for wins, I’m not sure yet," concluded Leclerc.