Carlos Sainz Jnr capitalised on his team mate’s troubles in the opening races, but Charles Leclerc has forged ahead at mid-season.
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2023 Belgian Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
2023 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onMixed weather meant mixed performances at Spa – but for one obvious stand-out. Here’s RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Belgian Grand Prix.
No way to finish higher than third despite “too much” fuel saving – Leclerc
2023 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc says his third place finish in the Belgian Grand Prix was the best result Ferrari could manage as Red Bull finished first and second.
Leclerc on pole, Perez leads the Red Bulls but Verstappen is the clear favourite
2023 Belgian Grand Prix pre-race analysis
Posted onWith zero useful dry tyre data to draw from, the Belgian Grand Prix will be a test of car set up as much as a race of tyre strategy.
Leclerc urges Ferrari to improve pit stops after problems for ‘three races in a row’
2023 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc called on Ferrari to improve their pit stops after suffering another setback in the Belgian Grand Prix sprint race today.
Slight changes to “aggressive” driving style solved wet pace problems – Leclerc
2023 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onAfter taking pole position at Spa, Charles Leclerc said a slight change to his driving style solved the problems led to his Q1 elimination in similar conditions last month.
Verstappen crushes rivals in wet Spa qualifying but penalty hands pole to Leclerc
2023 Belgian Grand Prix qualifying
Posted onCharles Leclerc will start on pole position for Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen set the quickest time in qualifying.
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onHungary provided one of the most competitive qualifying sessions ever, but Sunday played out more typically. Here’s RaceFans’ driver ratings.
Ferrari made “too many mistakes” but swap of positions wasn’t one – Vasseur
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari team principal Frederic Vasseur admits they made “too many mistakes” but said they were right to swap their drivers’ positions.
Ferrari’s result ‘much worse than it felt’ says Leclerc after litany of problems
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc had a slow pit stop, speeding penalty, faulty radio and was unable to drink during the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Leclerc didn’t believe Ferrari’s simulation of Alfa Romeo’s surprise performance
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc thought Ferrari had got their simulation wrong when they told him how quick Alfa Romeo were following practice yesterday.
Leclerc leads Norris in second practice, Verstappen 11th after limited running
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix second practice
Posted onCharles Leclerc set the pace in the second practice session for the Hungarian Grand Prix ahead of Lando Norris and Pierre Gasly.
2023 British Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
2023 British Grand Prix
Posted onWet qualifying, unexpected contenders and a critically-timed Safety Car period shaped many drivers’ results. Here’s RaceFans’ British Grand Prix driver ratings.
Ferrari feared Silverstone would be “one of our worst tracks”, admits Leclerc
2023 British Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc said Ferrari’s lack of pace at Silverstone, not bad luck, caused their poor result in the race.
Leclerc’s late defensive move “clearly not allowed in the rules” – Russell
2023 British Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell says he was unable to get past Charles Leclerc early in the race as the Ferrari driver went unpunished for a defensive move which broke the rules.
Leclerc quickest ahead of Albon before rain disrupts final practice
2023 British Grand Prix third practice
Posted onCharles Leclerc recovered was quickest of all in a rain-affected final practice hour for the British Grand Prix while Alexander Albon continued his run inside the top three.
Rain on Saturday will amplify cost of lost session – Leclerc
2023 British Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc doubts he will be able to test planned changes to his car after an electrical problem forced him to sit out the second practice session at Silverstone.
Verstappen quickest, Albon third again but electrical fault strands Leclerc in pits
2023 British Grand Prix second practice
Posted onMax Verstappen set the fastest time again in the second practice session for the British Grand Prix as Charles Leclerc did not complete a single lap.
2023 Austrian Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
2023 Austrian Grand Prix
Posted onThe second sprint round of the season saw close competition, wet racing, penalties galore and low RaceFans driver ratings…
Leclerc wants to know why he’s “struggling like crazy” in mixed conditions
2023 Austrian Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc says Ferrari must work out why he struggles in changeable conditions after he fell three places in Saturday’s sprint race.