Charles Leclerc suffers embarrassing Ferrari blunder as behind-the-scenes footage emerges

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc suffered an embarrassing blunder after behind-the-scenes footage was released by the team.

With the 2025 season set to begin next month, Formula 1 teams are starting to prepare for the upcoming campaign.

Over the last few weeks, Ferrari have dominated the headlines due to the arrival of seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton.

Hamilton, along with Leclerc, have been taking turns to drive as Ferrari completed a series of test sessions ahead of the new season.

On Friday morning, Ferrari released a behind-the-scenes video from the team's new race gear photoshoot.

In the video, Leclerc was captured having a wardrobe malfunction as he tore his race suit.

The Monegasque was heard saying: "I cracked it," before adding: "I cracked the suit, too much food during the holidays.

"The studio suit is tighter to make us look fitter. I have very limited posing."

Reacting on social media, one fan joked: "You only have a few days left, Charles, to be fit. Every KG counts."

Another tweeted: "I want to see Lewis reaction."

A third fan added: "I'm dying, please never change Charlie!"

Someone else wrote: "Such a pure reaction, love him."

After seeing Hamilton in a Ferrari for the first time, teammate Leclerc said: "Back living the dream. So good to be driving again and to see all the tifosi at the track.

"Was a very special day for the team and Lewis as well and was really happy to be there to see it. Can’t wait to get this season started."

Reflecting on his first outing in a Ferrari F1 car, Hamilton said: "Driving a Scuderia Ferrari HP car for the first time this morning, was one of the best feelings of my life.

"When I started the car up and drove through that garage door, I had the biggest smile on my face. It reminded me of the very first time I tested a Formula 1 car."

The 2025 F1 season will begin with the Australian Grand Prix, which will be held around Albert Park in Melbourne on March 16.