For the second time in three years Ferrari’s closely-matched team mates swapped championship places at the final round.
Charles Leclerc articles archive
New long-term Ferrari deal for Leclerc imminent, Italian media report
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Leclerc to extend deal with Ferrari – reports • Jaguar opens new Formula E HQ • F4 racer Lacorte joins Alpine academy
2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
Formula 1
Posted onWhile there was no surprise who won in Abu Dhabi, an unexpected driver hit the front at one stage. Here’s our verdict on all 20.
Ferrari ‘only half-did the job’ using Leclerc to keep Perez ahead of Russell – Horner
Formula 1
Posted onFerrari didn’t go far enough in their efforts to use Charles Leclerc to hold up George Russell, says Red Bull team principal Christian Horner.
No point putting up harder fight against Verstappen at start – Leclerc
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc said there was no point putting up a fight against Max Verstappen at the start of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as he was unlikely to stay ahead of his rival.
Vote for your 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
Formula 1
Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
Leclerc hoping poor pace on used tyres is “not a negative sign” for the race
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc claimed a place on the front row of the grid but is concerned he may be vulnerable over a race stint.
Verstappen claims pole position for finale ahead of Leclerc and Piastri
2023 Abu Dhabi GP qualifying report
Posted onMax Verstappen took his 11th and final pole position of his dominant 2023 campaign in Abu Dhabi, beating Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.
Lost running leaves Verstappen hunting balance as one Ferrari starts strongly
2023 Abu Dhabi GP Friday practice analysis
Posted onAn unusual Friday in Abu Dhabi ended with one Ferrari on top and one in the barrier and Red Bull with balance problems to solve.
Leclerc quickest as team mate Sainz crashes in disrupted second practice
Formula 1
Posted onFerrari had mixed emotions after second practice as Charles Leclerc set the quickest time but team mate Carlos Sainz Jnr crashed.
Leclerc was “hurting” over F1’s poor start in Vegas before “awesome race”
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc was relieved Formula 1 produced an eventful race in Las Vegas following the poor start to its new event.
2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
Formula 1
Posted onAfter a controversial weekend, there were two drivers who stood above the rest. Here’s RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Verstappen denies Leclerc as F1’s Las Vegas spectacular lives up to its billing
2023 Las Vegas GP report
Posted onMax Verstappen, Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez put on a riveting fight for the lead as Formula 1 returned to Las Vegas.
Verstappen gained advantage by taking penalty instead of giving up lead – Leclerc
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc says the FIA should have told Max Verstappen to let him past after the Red Bull driver forced him off the track at the start of the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Vote for your 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
Formula 1
Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
“The win was ours” before the last Safety Car – Leclerc
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc says he was on course to win the Las Vegas Grand Prix until the second Safety Car period during the race.
Why Leclerc sees Las Vegas as Ferrari’s best chance to win since Singapore
2023 Las Vegas GP pre-race analysis
Posted onWill Charles Leclerc finally get one over Max Verstappen in Las Vegas and give F1 the spectacular show it craves? The signs look good for Ferrari.
Leclerc “not happy” with qualifying performance despite pole position
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc says he didn’t get the best out of his car in qualifying for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, despite taking pole position for the race.
Leclerc takes Vegas pole as Sainz’s penalty costs Ferrari a front row lock-out
2023 Las Vegas GP qualifying report
Posted onCharles Leclerc secured pole position for the first Las Vegas Grand Prix but Carlos Sainz Jnr’s penalty will promote Max Verstappen to second place.
Leclerc heads Ferrari one-two after extended Las Vegas practice
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc headed an extended second practice session in Las Vegas ahead of Ferrari team mate Carlos Sainz Jnr in second.