Accusations concerning Ferrari’s decline in the Formula 1 hierarchy were met with resistance by team principal Fred Vasseur. Despite a trying weekend at the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix, where multiple teams outperformed them in qualifying and the Scuderia secured only ten points from the race, Vasseur debunked claims that Ferrari now sits as the sixth-fastest
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As the Formula 1 paddock gears up for the 2023 Italian Grand Prix, Carlos Sainz is optimistic about Ferrari’s prospects, asserting that they will reclaim their “normal position” and contend for podium finishes. This declaration follows a challenging outing at Zandvoort, where the Scuderia grappled with issues and struggled for competitiveness. At Zandvoort, Sainz secured
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Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc finds himself grappling with uncertainty as the team confronts persistent challenges. As Ferrari’s aspirations for a competitive showing in the 2023 season waver, Leclerc’s hopes of a title push have been dampened by the car’s erratic performance, marked by a lack of race pace and balance issues. While the SF-23 demonstrates its
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Amidst a challenging weekend at Zandvoort, both for Ferrari as a team and for their star Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc, speculation regarding Leclerc’s hesitancy towards contract negotiations beyond 2024 surfaced. However, the 25-year-old swiftly debunked rumours of talks with Mercedes’ Toto Wolff, asserting that no substantial discussions had taken place. In an interview with La
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Charles Leclerc has endured a tough campaign with Ferrari, and his latest outing in Zandvoort was yet another example of Leclerc having a poor weekend. After picking up damage, the Ferrari driver struggled for pace as he languished towards the bottom of the grid. And, after failing to make any sort of impression, Leclerc ultimately
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Charles Leclerc has stepped up and shouldered the responsibility for the pitstop fiasco that marred Ferrari’s performance on the first lap of the 2023 Dutch GP. The rain-drenched race at Zandvoort saw Leclerc’s quick decision to switch to Intermediate tires trigger a series of unfortunate events for the team. As a heavy downpour enveloped the
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Amidst Red Bull’s unbroken winning streak this season, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc has stirred discussions by forecasting that Red Bull’s supremacy could persist until 2026, when new power unit regulations are slated to arrive. With 10 races left in the current campaign, Red Bull’s remarkable form has fueled speculation of a flawless season, yet Leclerc’s perspective
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Charles Leclerc’s woeful Dutch Grand Prix weekend failed to improve on Sunday, as the Monegasque was forced to retire at Zandvoort. Starting from P9, it was always set to be a challenging race for Leclerc, who hit Oscar Piastri in the opening stages. Heavy rain started to fall at the end of the opening lap,
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Charles Leclerc has revealed that he’s “very happy” to be team-mates with Carlos Sainz, but that he’d be open to having Lewis Hamilton alongside him. Leclerc and Hamilton have been two of the most discussed names during ‘silly season’ this year, with the pair being linked with each other’s seat. There was rumours at the
MoreCarlos Sainz is contracted to Ferrari until the end of 2024, and Ferrari principal Frederic Vasseur is looking to extend this deal. Charles Leclerc’s contract also expires at the climax of 2024, but Sainz has been more open about his willingness to sign a new agreement with the Scuderia. Vasseur said: “That’s why we’re going
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