Ex-Formula 1 driver Pedro de la Rosa doesn’t think Charles Leclerc is currently a “top three” driver, with the Spaniard putting Max Verstappen, Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton ahead of the Monegasque. The comment arose whilst discussing who would challenge Verstappen at Red Bull, if Sergio Perez wasn’t there. Hamilton recently insisted ahead of the
MoreNico Rosberg has raised questions about the effusive praise offered by Charles Leclerc regarding his intense battle with Carlos Sainz during the Italian Grand Prix. The two Ferrari drivers engaged in a thrilling duel for the final podium spot at Monza, coming perilously close to contact on several occasions before Sainz ultimately secured third place
MoreFormer Formula One World Champion Nico Rosberg has voiced his concerns about the intense battle between Ferrari drivers Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc during the Italian Grand Prix, suggesting that the rivalry went beyond acceptable limits. Sainz, who had valiantly defended against Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez, was left in a precarious position as he
MoreAfter an intense weekend at the Italian Grand Prix, Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz found himself in an unexpected showdown with thieves who attempted to snatch his prized Richard Mille watch, valued at approximately £500,000. Despite the harrowing experience, Sainz successfully apprehended the culprits, leading to their subsequent arrest by the Milan police. The incident unfolded
MoreIn a lighthearted moment during the Italian Grand Prix weekend, George Russell playfully joked about momentarily mistaking Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz for a “McDonald’s employee” due to the striking resemblance between the Ferrari drivers’ race suits and the iconic fast-food chain’s uniforms. The banter arose as Ferrari unveiled a special livery for their home race, paying
MoreCharles Leclerc was in a comical mood last weekend at the Italian Grand Prix, after being beaten to the final spot on the podium by Carlos Sainz. Leclerc started the race in third and remained there for the bulk of the race, until he was overtaken by Sergio Perez. Prior to being overtaken by the
MoreCharles Leclerc has apologised to the Tifosi for giving them a “heart attack” on the final lap of the Italian Grand Prix last weekend, whilst fighting Carlos Sainz for third. Leclerc started the race in third and remained there for the bulk of the 51-lap event, before he was overtaken by Sergio Perez. Perez also
MoreTed Kravitz has responded to Christian Horner’s criticism of Carlos Sainz’s defensive driving at the Italian Grand Prix, defending Sainz’s actions and emphasising that it’s precisely what the Ferrari driver is paid to do. During the race at Monza, Red Bull expressed their discontent with Sainz’s defensive manoeuvres, especially against Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez.
MoreSergio Perez and Charles Leclerc almost finished the Italian Grand Prix at Monza early, as the pair came close to colliding on lap 31. The Mexican driver, battling to get on the podium, dipped his car into the gravel, as he attempted to pass the Monegasque on track. While it initially appeared the pair made
MoreFollowing a lacklustre performance at the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix, Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur remained tight-lipped about the team’s 2024 car development and Charles Leclerc’s contract extension. The team’s underwhelming showing at Zandvoort saw them secure a mere 10 points, primarily attributed to Carlos Sainz’s fifth-place finish. Sainz’s qualifying position behind competitors from five
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