Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc has shared his astonishment at the substantial performance gap between Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez this season, while also praising Verstappen’s exceptional driving skills. Despite Leclerc’s admiration for the Dutch driver, he expressed bewilderment at the noticeable discrepancy between the two teammates. Perez has faced a barrage of criticism throughout
MoreCharles Leclerc has been labelled as an “impulsive” figure by Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur, who admits that it’s more appropriate to “calm down before speaking”. Leclerc and Ferrari have endured a mixed start to the 2023 season, which began with two retirements in the opening three races. He’s been playing catch up ever since
MoreFormula 1 business expert Mark Gallagher believes a switch to Audi would be a “step down” for Charles Leclerc, who’s been urged to stick with Ferrari. Leclerc’s current deal at Ferrari is due to expire at the end of 2024 and whilst he’s reportedly in talks over an extension, several other teams have been linked
MoreFerrari’s team principal, Fred Vasseur, has steadfastly refuted claims of a tumultuous atmosphere at the Italian racing outfit. While apprehensions about team dynamics had surrounded his appointment, Vasseur contends that the team’s spirit and unity belie such speculations. Stepping into the role previously held by Mattia Binotto in December 2022, Vasseur undertook leadership at Ferrari
MoreFerrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has raised serious concerns about the perceived leniency of the penalty imposed on Red Bull Racing for their 2021 budget cap violation. Vasseur’s strong stance comes as F1 insiders and enthusiasts debate the potential consequences of such penalties on the integrity of the sport. Red Bull Racing, a dominant presence
MoreIn the midst of swirling speculation regarding the future of Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari’s Team Principal, Frederic Vasseur, has come forward to emphasise the enduring closeness of their relationship. Reports have surfaced, indicating that Ferrari president John Elkann personally engaged with Hamilton regarding a potential move to the renowned Scuderia team. The saga unfolds
MoreReports indicate that Ferrari is poised to take strategic steps in securing the futures of its drivers, Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz. Leclerc’s contract renewal is reportedly at the forefront of Ferrari’s agenda, followed by discussions concerning Sainz’s position within the team. As these negotiations unfold, a flurry of interest from rival teams surrounds Sainz’s
MoreCharles Leclerc has admitted that his relationship with Ferrari team-mate Carlos Sainz is “very good”, despite the pair having been very vocal about one another this season during the races. Off the circuit, the pair are often seen joking around and being friendly with one another; however, very little has been said positively between the
MoreAccording to Corriere dello Sport, Ferrari’s engineers are baffled as to how Charles Leclerc has been so quick in the SF-23 recently, with him having been towards the front at the recent Belgian Grand Prix. 2023 has been a strange season for Leclerc, who started the campaign woefully. Leclerc was comfortably the weaker of the
MoreEx-Formula driver Rubens Barrichello has given an insight into what life was like at Ferrari alongside Michael Schumacher, whom he partnered during the German’s glory years. Barrichello partnered the seven-time World Champion from 2000 to 2005, before switching to Honda. In the period in which the Brazilian was alongside Schumacher, the 91-time race winner claimed
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