Charles having hope in Ferrari doesn't make him dumb or being a victim of Stockholm Syndrome.
He has a long standing history and personal connection with Ferrari. Plus he gets paid millions to do so, so he'll be fine.
I think the issue will always lie with Ferrari's corporate overlords. If they get their head out of their asses for a second, invest in better staff and give their TP the reigns, instead of micromanaging, Charles could win a wdc.
Ferrari is failing Charles, Charles isn't a failure for wanting to stay with Ferrari.
Willy T Ribbs often calls Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc Chuck. This is a subtle reference to how Ferrari chucked away any chance of winning the championship in 2022.