Formula 1 drivers want more pre-event checks on drain covers around circuits following two failures during this week’s test.
Charles Leclerc articles archive
“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.
Leclerc signs Ferrari contract extension for “several more seasons”
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc will remain as a Ferrari driver for “several” more seasons after he signed a contract extension with his current team.
2023 Formula 1 driver rankings #4: Charles Leclerc
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc hoped he’d be fighting for a title in 2023. While that didn’t happen, he still proved himself as the better Ferrari driver.
22 telling stats on every driver from the 2023 Formula 1 season
Formula 1
Posted onWe dug into the data and unearthed a revealing statistic about each of the 22 drivers who contested this year’s 22 rounds.
There’s no changes in the F1 driver line-up for 2024 – but should there be?
Debates and Polls
Posted onIn a first, all 20 Formula 1 drivers have kept their places on the grid for 2024. But did all of them deserve to keep their seats?
Missed chance to beat Red Bull to win “hurt” – Leclerc
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Missed chance to win “hurt” – Leclerc • Wolff labels FIA investigation as “personal attack” • Montoya and Leon land F3 seats
Leclerc turns the tables on Sainz at last race in another close fight at Ferrari
2023 F1 team mates head-to-head
Posted onFor the second time in three years Ferrari’s closely-matched team mates swapped championship places at the final round.
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.