Charles Leclerc has admitted that Ferrari’s qualifying performance at the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix was ‘further away than anticipated’ from its rivals, leaving him to settle for a fifth-place start on the grid. Despite high hopes for their upgraded package, the Maranello-based team was unable to compete with the likes of McLaren, Red Bull, and Mercedes in qualifying.
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Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll received reprimands for making contact with other cars during Saturday’s crucial Formula 1 practice session for the Spanish Grand Prix. The incidents underscored the high-stakes nature of F1 racing, where split-second decisions can significantly impact a driver’s championship aspirations.
Four top Formula 1 drivers, including Lewis Hamilton, Lance Stroll, Charles Leclerc, and Lando Norris, are facing investigation by the Spanish Grand Prix stewards following two unusual separate collisions during the final practice session today. The incidents have added an extra layer of drama ahead of the all-important qualifying session.
Charles Leclerc has shed light on Ferrari’s identification of a solution to the engine issue that compromised his Canadian Grand Prix, ensuring a repeat doesn’t occur in the upcoming Formula 1 schedule. The Monegasque driver is confident Ferrari will bounce back at the pivotal Spanish Grand Prix.
Heading into the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen is not confident about his team’s chances of regaining their early season dominance. With rivals Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc closing the gap, the stage is set for an exciting battle at the iconic Circuit de Catalunya.
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has rubbished claims that the arrival of Lewis Hamilton alongside Charles Leclerc could hinder the Italian marque’s Formula 1 title chances, citing the mutual benefits of having two strong drivers pushing each other to perform at their best.
In the wake of Ferrari’s double retirement at the Canadian Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc has called for calm, urging the team not to overreact to the disappointing result. The Monegasque driver emphasized the need to address the engine issue that hampered his performance, while also acknowledging Ferrari’s fluctuations in form throughout the season.
In a post-qualifying interview, Carlos Sainz revealed Ferrari’s strategy to use new tires earlier in Q2 at the Canadian Grand Prix, citing an expected rain shower as the reason. However, the gamble backfired, and both Ferrari drivers struggled with grip, failing to reach the top-10 shootout.
Ferrari’s dominance in Formula 1 was shattered in Montreal as Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz struggled to find their rhythm, finishing 11th and 12th respectively in Canadian GP qualifying. The team was left perplexed by the sudden loss of pace, with both drivers citing issues with grip and ride quality.
Lando Norris topped the first Formula 1 free practice session at the Canadian Grand Prix, leading Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc in a weather-hit opening practice at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.