During the Formula One off weekend, Charles Leclerc took the opportunity to attend his first 24 Hours of Le Mans, witnessing Ferrari’s triumphant return to victory in the iconic endurance race after a 60-year drought. The celebration was a stark contrast to Ferrari’s lacklustre performance in Formula One this season, which Leclerc anticipates will continue
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Charles Leclerc has revealed that he’d “love” to race for Ferrari one day in the Le Mans 24 Hours, after being in France on Sunday to celebrate the Italian manufacturer’s victory. Ferrari defeated the likes of Toyota and Porsche to win the Hypercar class and the overall race, in what was a thrilling 24 hours
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Following Charles Leclerc’s bizarre performance at the recent Spanish Grand Prix, Ferrari have reportedly not found any “physical” issues with his SF-23, despite the Monegasque’s claims that the car was “undriveable”. Leclerc’s weekend at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya was certainly an odd one, with the 25-year-old having seemingly lost all pace in qualifying. Whilst he
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Ex-Ferrari team manager Peter Windsor has questioned whether Charles Leclerc would consider a shock move to Alpine, given the Enstone-based team’s recent progress compared to Ferrari. Leclerc has endured a woeful start to 2023, with the 25-year-old having only claimed one podium. Astonishingly, his podium at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix is his only top-five finish
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Charles Leclerc’s entire race suit from the recent Monaco Grand Prix has been sold at auction, including, his specially designed helmet in recognition of his home Grand Prix. The items were auctioned off by RM Sotheby to raise money for those impacted by the deadly floods in the Emilia-Romagna region, which resulted in the Emilia
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Charles Leclerc has admitted that the current Formula 1 season has been more challenging than he had anticipated. Last year’s Spanish Grand Prix marked the turning point in Leclerc’s time with Ferrari, and since then, his performance has faltered. Despite a promising start to the 2023 season, Leclerc has only managed to secure one victory.
MoreFerrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has admitted that the team are prioritising improving the SF-23, before discussing new contracts for Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz. Both drivers are soon to be in need of a new deal, as their current contracts expire at the end of next season. Given the team’s current issues though, Vasseur
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Ferrari’s persistent strategic issues were once again brought to the fore during the Spanish Grand Prix, as confusion over team radio unfolded at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. With the race being heavily influenced by tire degradation and the potential for a two-stop strategy, Ferrari’s decision-making came under scrutiny. Charles Leclerc’s challenging weekend started with a
MoreCharles Leclerc was left frustrated and puzzled after last weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix, as the Monegasque endured another woeful round. Leclerc was remarkably eliminated in Q1 at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya having only set the 19th fastest time, whilst he only recovered to P11 on Sunday. It’s incredible to think just how different things were
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Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc may have “lost his way” at the struggling Italian team, according to Dutch racing driver Tom Coronel. Despite bringing an upgraded car to the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona, Leclerc’s weekend was plagued by poor performance, failing to progress beyond Q1 in qualifying and finishing outside the points in the race.
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