Charles Leclerc was encouraged by Ferrari’s improved pace in the Spanish Grand Prix before he retired from the lead of the race.
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“We can’t afford this to happen too many times” says Leclerc after retiring from lead
2022 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc said Ferrari cannot afford more repeats of the failure which cost him a potential victory in the Spanish Grand Prix.
Leclerc says crash which cost him podium finish wasn’t due to “pressure”
2022 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc dismissed suggestions he succumbed to pressure when he spun into a barrier while chasing Sergio Perez during the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.
Sprint race pole-winner Verstappen “not a fan” of the format
2022 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen says he is “not a fan” of Formula 1’s sprint races and other drivers have suggested further ways to improve the format.
“Hectic, long qualifying” leaves Verstappen pleased, Leclerc frustrated
2022 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen was pleased to emerge on top in qualifying but Charles Leclerc was left “frustrated” as five red flags hindered his efforts to beat his rival.
Leclerc calls for calm as Ferrari head home leading the championship fight
News Focus
Posted onCharles Leclerc said Ferrari mustn’t put themselves under extra pressure at their home event after taking an early lead in the championship.
Leclerc robbed of watch in Viareggio
2022 F1 season
Posted onCharles Leclerc was the victim of a robbery in Viareggio, Italy yesterday in which his watch was taken, local media have reported.
Albert Park track changes will play into Red Bull’s hands, Leclerc predicts
2022 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc believes the changes to the Albert Park for this year’s Australian Grand Prix will suit rivals Red Bull.
Verstappen and Leclerc’s history makes F1’s 2022 title fight one to savour
News Focus
Posted onThe pair clashed in karts and had a brief skirmish in F1, but Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen now seem to have formed the rivalry which will define the 2022 season.
Transcript: How Verstappen fought Leclerc on his radio and on the track in Jeddah
2022 Saudi Arabian GP team radio transcript
Posted onPit wall chatter from the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix details how Max Verstappen hounded Charles Leclerc on the radio as well as on the track.
F1 drivers want more safety changes at “the most dangerous place on the calendar”
2022 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 drivers questioned whether the danger of Jeddah’s high-speed layout is “really worth it” after Mick Schumacher’s huge crash on Saturday.
Ferrari drivers say fighting each other for the title will be a “great problem to have”
2022 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jnr welcomed the prospect of fighting each other for the world championship after finishing first and second in Bahrain yesterday.
Leclerc says he expected Red Bull to be quicker after putting Ferrari on pole
2022 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc was surprised Ferrari were able to beat Red Bull to pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix.
How low can you go? The crucial set-up call at the beginning of 2022
2022 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1’s ‘porpoising’ problem will decide who is competitive at the start of 2022. The drivers explain the challenge of getting it under control.
Leclerc encouraged by ‘one of the smoothest pre-season preparations I’ve had’
2022 F1 season
Posted onCharles Leclerc was encouraged by Ferrari’s pre-season tests but said he is unsure how competitive the team will be when the new season starts this weekend.
Vettel will boycott Russian GP: “It’s wrong to race in that country”
2022 F1 season
Posted onSebastian Vettel has challenged Formula 1 bosses not to go ahead with this year’s Russian Grand Prix, saying he will not take part in the race following the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
Leclerc ‘lost 40 points due to bad luck’ – Binotto
2021 F1 season
Posted onCharles Leclerc deserved a better finishing position in the drivers’ championship according to Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto.
‘Congratulations to Max but I feel for Lewis’: Drivers’ takes on the title-decider
2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onThe remarkable scenes that saw Max Verstappen claim his first world championship title and the controversy prompted strong reactions from drivers across the motorsport world.
Perez and Leclerc cleared over collision which led to second red flag
2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Posted onRace stewards have cleared Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez after an investigation into the collision between the pair during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Verstappen case shows need for clarity on drivers forcing rivals wide – Sainz
2021 Qatar Grand Prix
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr says F1 must enforce its rules on drivers forcing rivals wide consistently as the stewards consider whether to investigate an incident between the championship contenders at the last race.