Charles Leclerc has grown increasingly frustrated with Ferrari's performance this season, calling for the team to speed up the development of new parts to close the gap with its rivals. Ferrari had hoped to be a serious contender for the world title by 2026, but after 15 races, the team is in second place in the constructors' championship with 378 points, 160 points behind Mercedes. Ferrari has only won two races this season, compared to 11 for Mercedes. At the recent Bakou race, Leclerc finished fourth, while Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton placed sixth, underscoring the struggles Ferrari is facing with its SF-26 car. A key issue for Ferrari is its lack of straight-line speed, a problem both Leclerc and his teammate, Carlos Sainz, have pointed out. To keep up with the fastest cars on the track, Ferrari has reduced aerodynamic downforce, which can hurt performance in corners. Leclerc stressed that upcoming updates must improve the car's overall balance and performance. "We still have some new parts coming. Will they be fundamental changes capable of revolutionizing our performance and our pace? I don't think so," Leclerc said, suggesting that the changes will be small improvements rather than game-changing upgrades. He believes that targeted updates can help Ferrari make progress, pointing to the success of teams like McLaren and Red Bull, which have improved their competitiveness through recent developments. Mercedes has not slowed down in its own development efforts, introducing major aerodynamic updates at the Sepang circuit for the Bahrain Grand Prix. These included changes to the car's floor and the roof of the diffuser. While Leclerc is interested in studying Mercedes' advancements, he emphasized the need for Ferrari to speed up its own program. He warned that delaying the introduction of planned parts could put Ferrari at a disadvantage, especially since Red Bull and McLaren have also made significant progress through technical innovations. Leclerc does not expect a single update to close the gap with Mercedes, but he stressed the importance of making steady progress to reduce the distance between Ferrari and the leading teams. With the 2026 technical regulations set to bring major changes, Ferrari must prove it can adapt quickly. For Leclerc, each development matters, and every race delayed is an opportunity lost to move forward.