F1 | John Elkann: “Leclerc and Bearman are a source of pride for Ferrari”

He spoke after the Jeddah race John Elkann. The president of the Ferrari he was present in the Red team's garage, and witnessed the podium of Charles Leclerc the second consecutive for the Scuderia this season, and to the excellent debut of Oliver Bearman, seventh and author of a great race. The Cavallino number one, interviewed by Sky, sings the praises of the team captained by Frederic Vasseur. Lastly, also a few words regarding Lewis Hamilton close to arriving at Ferrari in 2025.

“The fireworks you hear are for Ferrari – Elkann said. We had a great race which ended with a podium, Leclerc set the fastest lap and there was a great debut for the youngest rider in our history, Bearman. Great team spirit also with the presence of Sainz, in the pits despite the operation, this is what makes Ferrari feel so special, we must be proud of all those who worked for an extremely encouraging result."

“One of the great efforts of these years has been to focus on young people, if you look at Leclerc and Bearman, two who grew up at Ferrari, they are a source of pride for us. It's nice to see how talent manages to find a place where it can express itself, and it's not a characteristic of all teams, you have to be aware. It's an important day for Oliver, it was nice to see the race with his father, how the public voted him as the best driver of the race, at 18 years old, it's not easy, nor is it easy as a reaction, Ferrari was united and responsive. We have a strong spirit."

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“Looking at the performances of twelve months ago, this championship is starting off better and as always the important thing is to try to improve and progress, this is the dynamic that is felt in Ferrari at the moment and it must be encouraged and appreciated. I want to share the ability to be a group, to stay together and make sure that the team can do the best possible, today it was extremely palpable."

“In 2026 one cycle will close and then another will open: the important thing is to be competitive and fuel this spirit that was felt this evening. On Hamilton I have already said publicly how much he is a great driver, how much he has done for Formula 1 and he will join Ferrari, it is an important sign of how he believes he can do great things with us. The hug with Bearman, well if one thinks that he will finish the race ahead of Hamilton on his debut, and even over Norris, if he will remember it forever. It is proof of how Lewis is great both on and off the track, a great example for the generations growing up, and today we saw it with Bearman. Come on Ferrari, I hope you are proud of the many beautiful things seen in Jeddah this evening."