The Monegasque is said to be losing faith in the project and is no longer ruling out a transfer away ahead of the regulation changes in 2026. He reportedly fears that Ferrari will not be competitive under the new rules. With Leclerc's future thrown into doubt, Mercedes have emerged as a potential destination.

Charles Leclerc is reportedly contemplating his future at Ferrari despite being contracted to the Scuderia until 2029. Leclerc is reportedly "looking around" at potential opportunities, particularly with significant regulation changes approaching next year.