Charles Leclerc was hilariously forgotten by the organisers of the Japanese Grand Prix, and replaced by last weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix winner Carlos Sainz. Each driver has a banner of themselves above their side of the garage in the pit-lane; however, it was discovered on Reddit that Leclerc’s banner was seemingly absent. The organisers of
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Sainz’s decision to maintain a buffer behind Lando Norris, despite his team’s doubts about his pace, proved to be a masterstroke. This victory also marked a significant milestone as Sainz became the first non-Red Bull driver to win a Formula 1 race in 2023. From the start of the race, Sainz demonstrated his excellence as
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Ferrari’s Team Principal, Frederic Vasseur, has shed light on the factors behind Carlos Sainz’s remarkable resurgence in the second half of the 2023 Formula 1 season. Sainz, who has often played second fiddle to his teammate Charles Leclerc, has exhibited outstanding performance at recent races, including Zandvoort and Monza, and has been the frontrunner throughout
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In a strategic move that played a pivotal role in Ferrari’s success at the Singapore Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc opted for soft tires, and this calculated decision ultimately contributed to teammate Carlos Sainz’s triumph on the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Leclerc, who initially led the race, provided crucial insights into his race-day strategy, which had
MoreFerrari’s Carlos Sainz revealed the risky strategy he employed during the Singapore Grand Prix, where he deliberately slowed down to assist his teammate Lando Norris in defending against pursuing Mercedes drivers. This calculated approach ultimately led to Sainz securing his first victory of the season. Following a Virtual Safety Car period with 17 laps remaining,
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RTL pundit Allard Kalff believes Carlos Sainz has become Ferrari’s “team leader”, with the Spaniard starting to make his own decisions, whilst Charles Leclerc continues to do exactly as he’s instructed. Sainz became the first non-Red Bull driver this season to claim victory, following a sensational display of concentration at the Singapore Grand Prix last
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Carlos Sainz has called for a change to be made to the Formula 1 sprint races, something he is more than happy to see continue in the sport. Since their introduction in 2021, the sprint races have received a very mixed reception, with one driver in particular being completely against them. From the moment the
MoreAmid mounting speculation about Carlos Sainz’s future in Formula 1, a former Formula 1 racer, Johnny Herbert, has weighed in on the potential alignment between Sainz and Audi, stating that the Spaniard possesses the qualities the German carmaker will require as it officially enters the sport. Sainz’s name has been closely linked with Audi in
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Red Bull Racing finds itself struggling at the Singapore Grand Prix, putting their dominant streak at risk. After securing a record-breaking run of ten consecutive victories, Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez failed to even reach ‘Q3’ in Singapore, marking the team’s worst performance in five years. Mercedes driver George Russell, sandwiched between Ferraris on the
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Charles Leclerc didn’t mince words as he criticised his fellow drivers for turning the final sector of the Singapore Grand Prix qualifying into a chaotic ‘jungle.’ Despite the challenging conditions, Leclerc managed to secure the third spot on the grid for Sunday’s race, with his teammate Carlos Sainz securing pole position, positioning Ferrari strongly for
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