Max Verstappen comfortably took pole position for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix for the first time in his career.
Charles Leclerc articles archive
Leclerc confident Bahrain brake problem won’t recur in Jeddah
Formula 1
Posted onFerrari’s Charles Leclerc is confident the brake problem he managed the Bahrain Grand Prix will not strike again in Jeddah.
“I don’t know what the car’s going to do every time I brake”: Leclerc’s race radio
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc grappled with braking problems throughout the Bahrain Grand Prix, warning his team the car felt “dangerous” at times. Here’s what he had to say.
Ferrari surprised Leclerc salvaged fourth with severe brake temperature problem
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc’s fourth place in the Bahrain Grand Prix came as a surprise to Ferrari after the braking problems he suffered from the start of the race.
Vote for your 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
Formula 1
Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
‘I’m not happy about it’: Leclerc’s radio concerns over Ferrari’s qualifying strategy
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc’s radio messages show how he disagreed with Ferrari’s tactics during qualifying, which he said compromised his chances of taking pole position.
Russell and Leclerc say Red Bull are closer than they expected
Formula 1
Posted onThe two drivers who qualified nearest to Max Verstappen say they didn’t expect to be so close to the Red Bull.
Leclerc says extra run in Q1 “compromised” his bid for pole position
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc was disappointed to fall short of pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix despite setting the quickest time in qualifying.
Leclerc surprised by Mercedes’ “strong” performance in practice
Formula 1
Posted onMercedes’ performance in practice yesterday impressed Charles Leclerc, as the two W15s headed the times in Bahrain.
Don’t expect Ferrari to win a lot of races despite test pace, Leclerc warns
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc played down expectations of a resurgence from Ferrari after leading the final day of pre-season testing.
Leclerc puts Ferrari on top as Bahrain test ends
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc put Ferrari quickest on the third and final day of pre-season Formula 1 testing in Bahrain ahead of George Russell.
Verstappen, Leclerc and Hamilton call on F1 to act over drain cover failures
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1 drivers want more pre-event checks on drain covers around circuits following two failures during this week’s test.
“Red Bull unfortunately remains quite a bit ahead” – Leclerc
Formula 1
Posted onFerrari have the fastest time after two days of pre-season testing but Charles Leclerc believes they have not significantly closed the gap to Red Bull during the off-season.
Sainz was telling marshal to wave yellow flag when Leclerc hit drain cover
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr was alerting marshals to the danger of debris on track when his team mate hit a loose drain cover during today’s test.
Leclerc goes quickest, then hits loose drain cover as session ends early
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc was quickest in the first session of the second day of testing, but triggered an early end to proceedings when he hit a loose drain cover.
“He doesn’t care about outside talk”: Leclerc sees progress at Ferrari under Vasseur
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc is “fully on board” with Frederic Vasseur’s vision for Ferrari as the team principal begins his second season in charge.
Leclerc praises Ferrari’s “transparent” handling of Hamilton negotiations
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc says Ferrari were “transparent” with him about their efforts to sign Lewis Hamilton before he committed to extending his contract with the team.
First impression of new Ferrari “healthier” than “very difficult” predecessor – Leclerc
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc says Ferrari’s new car immediately felt better than its predecessor, which revealed its key shortcoming within four laps last year.
New Ferrari “definitely a step forward compared to last year” on simulator – Leclerc
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc is encouraged by his first experience of Ferrari’s new car after driving it on the team’s simulator.
Will Leclerc’s dream of winning the world championship at Ferrari ever come true?
Debates and Polls
Posted onDo you think Charles Leclerc will one day win the world championship racing with Ferrari? Have your say in this weekend’s poll.