Charles Leclerc has hit 'rock bottom' at Ferrari, according to F1 race winner Rene Arnoux.

What's going wrong for Charles Leclerc?

The Monegasque driver has endured a disappointing run at Ferrari of late, with a series of mistakes and disappointing results.

He signed with the Scuderia when he was just 20 years old and has since completed seven full seasons in red.

Leclerc's struggles against Lewis Hamilton

After a difficult first year at Ferrari for his new team-mate Lewis Hamilton, Leclerc seemed to be holding his own against the seven-time champion.

But now that Hamilton has been handed a car he actually had a say in shaping, things don't seem to be going Leclerc's way.

Leclerc's mistakes on track

In an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Arnoux gave a blunt assessment of Leclerc's current form, highlighting his recent on-track incidents as proof that he is struggling mentally.

He crashed in Miami, Monte Carlo, and Barcelona, showing a fragility that was unexpected.

What comes next for Charles Leclerc?

There have been talks among pundits and fans alike over whether the Scuderia should sacrifice Leclerc's season in order to help Hamilton take the fight to the dominant Mercedes duo.

This concept doesn't paint a positive picture for the rest of Leclerc's year.

Leclerc has just signed a multi-year contract extension that could reportedly see him stick with the Maranello-based squad until at least 2030.

But even after seven full seasons in red, Leclerc is yet to mount a serious championship battle.

After Hamilton's first win in red at the Barcelona Grand Prix, Leclerc is now struggling down in fourth as he watches the 41-year-old strengthen his position in second.

The 28-year-old picked up his second DNF in as many races in Spain, adding to his woes.

Rene Arnoux, a former Ferrari driver, believes Leclerc didn't expect Hamilton to be this competitive.

This has led to Leclerc making too many mistakes, which is a concern for his team.

Leclerc finished the season ahead of Hamilton in their first campaign alongside one another at Ferrari, picking up 86 points more than the former Mercedes star.

But now, Leclerc is facing a tough challenge from his team-mate, and it remains to be seen how he will respond to this pressure.