Two of Formula 1’s top teams, Ferrari and Mercedes, have openly acknowledged their concerns about being left behind by the rapidly advancing McLaren squad. While Red Bull currently maintains a firm grip on the top spot in Formula 1, Mercedes and Ferrari find themselves trailing behind in the constructors’ standings, with less than half the
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Charles Leclerc expressed confidence in Ferrari’s recent learnings, believing they have gained the upper hand in the race for second place in the Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship. Ferrari’s impressive showing at the Japanese Grand Prix saw them reduce Mercedes’ lead to just 20 points. Leclerc himself enjoyed a relatively uneventful race, securing fourth place and
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has celebrated Ferrari’s triumph at the Singapore Grand Prix as a “breath of fresh air” for Formula 1. Carlos Sainz emerged victorious at the Marina Bay Circuit, crossing the finish line ahead of Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton. This marked the first time in the current season that Red Bull
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Martin Brundle has offered his insights on a weekend that saw Carlos Sainz deliver a masterful performance in Singapore, ending Red Bull’s dominant streak in the 2023 season. Brundle begins by reflecting on the diverse set of races witnessed recently in Formula 1, from the rain-soaked Zandvoort to the high-speed Monza, and finally the humid
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Carlos Sainz saw the funny side of Mercedes copying him during Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix, where he had to settle for sixth. Following on from his brilliant victory at the Singapore Grand Prix, Sainz’s race in Japan was considerably less eventful, as he quickly settled into P5. Sainz had started sixth but almost immediately got
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Dr. Helmut Marko has voiced his support for Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, expressing confidence in the Monegasque driver’s ability to respond to his teammate Carlos Sainz’s recent strong performances. Sainz, a former protege of Marko during his time at Red Bull, has eclipsed Leclerc’s performance since the summer break, culminating in consecutive pole positions and a
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Carlos Sainz has been left pleasantly surprised by Ferrari’s strong pace on the opening day of the Japanese Grand Prix, where the Italians were second in the pecking order. Whilst the Maranello-based team were no match for reigning World Champion Max Verstappen, they appeared to be the second-best side at Suzuka. Last weekend’s Singapore Grand
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Carlos Sainz had to deal with a rather bizarre situation after exiting the pits in the opening stages of Free Practice 1 at the Japanese Grand Prix, after he was blinded by flow-viz paint. The Singapore Grand Prix winner exited the pits in FP1 behind McLarens, which had been covered in flow-viz paint to allow
MoreCharles Leclerc has admitted that he’s “not confident” Ferrari can challenge Red Bull for the championship next season, although he does believe the Italians have made a “step in the right direction”. Compared to 2022, Ferrari have disappointed this season, with the side having only really shown any consistent promise in the recent races. Last
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Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc secured a fourth-place finish in Sunday’s Grand Prix in Singapore, having willingly sacrificed his own race to support his teammate Carlos Sainz’s victory, as part of the team’s strategic approach. The Singapore Grand Prix marked a significant moment in the Formula 1 season, as it delivered the first non-Red Bull victory, with
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