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Charles Leclerc set the fastest time in the second practice session for the Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia, edging out Red Bull's Isack Hadjar by 0.099 seconds. The race weekend, rescheduled from April due to Middle East unrest, features a competitive field with McLaren's Lando Norris third. Apple TV is offering free live coverage of all sessions in the U.S.
Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur said the opening-lap clash between Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton at the Italian Grand Prix was not good for the team after Leclerc defended aggressively, pushing Hamilton into the gravel and dropping him to 10th, while Leclerc retired after a Parabolica crash; Vasseur indicated Ferrari will discuss the incident with the drivers and hinted a team-order decision could come later, underscoring ongoing tensions in a weekend that left Ferrari with a poor result and a growing points gap to Mercedes.
At Monza, Lewis Hamilton finished sixth while Charles Leclerc crashed, and Hamilton said it’s 'far too late' for Ferrari to prioritise him over Leclerc as Mercedes secured a one-two. The episode highlights ongoing intra-team tensions for Ferrari and leaves Hamilton further adrift in the title fight ahead of the next race in Spain.
Charles Leclerc says he needs a few additional medical checks after his high-speed Monza crash to confirm he’ll be fit for next weekend’s Madrid Grand Prix, though he was released from the medical centre with no injuries and will review data and tests tonight and tomorrow.
Mercedes’ George Russell topped FP2 at Monza with a 1:22.559, edging Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc after Leclerc had led FP1; Kimi Antonelli split the two, while Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton rounded out the top five as teams switched to soft tyres for late runs. Max Verstappen was ninth in his first session of the weekend, with Leclerc spinning at the second chicane and an impeding incident involving Lance Stroll to be reviewed by the FIA.
Charles Leclerc led a Ferrari 1-2 in opening practice for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, clocking a 1:23.008 on medium tyres to edge teammate Lewis Hamilton. Ferrari debuted upgrades and a Schumacher tribute livery, boosting home‑race optimism, as the session was briefly interrupted by Colton Herta’s crash; George Russell ended up third as other rookies logged laps on a hot day.
Ferrari could not back up its Barcelona win in Austria as Leclerc called Friday's practice difficult and the car lacked grip and pace, leaving them far from the front and behind Mercedes and McLaren in FP2. Team boss Fred Vasseur cited sweltering, variable conditions and tyre degradation as factors and said Ferrari still has a lot of work to do, with only a modest engine upgrade in the pipeline and the potential to unlock more overnight.
Hamilton won Ferrari’s Barcelona Grand Prix with a three-stop strategy and a late Virtual Safety Car, giving him his first Ferrari victory and ending longstanding droughts. Leclerc struggled with results, including a Monaco crash and Q3 exits, while Francesco Cigarini argues Hamilton’s setup approach revealed and corrected Leclerc’s tendency to push the rear end, guiding Ferrari toward a more robust, championship-ready package. Through seven rounds, Hamilton leads Leclerc 4-3 in qualifying and 5-2 in Grand Prix results after the Barcelona win.
Charles Leclerc led Ferrari to a one-two in Monaco's first practice, finishing 0.226s clear of Lewis Hamilton with Max Verstappen third. Isack Hadjar crashed his Red Bull at the Swimming Pool chicane, while Fernando Alonso narrowly avoided a high-speed shunt at the harbour-front chicane.
Charles Leclerc says he has never considered leaving Ferrari after signing a multi-year extension, stressing loyalty and belief in the team's project under Fred Vasseur, while acknowledging the lack of a world title so far and hoping for more success in the future.
Charles Leclerc’s hilariously anxious reaction as Lewis Hamilton drives Ferrari’s new Luce EV goes viral on track ahead of its unveiling. The Luce pack includes a 122 kWh battery and four independent motors delivering 1035 hp, with 0–62 mph in 2.5 seconds, a 192 mph top speed, and about 330 miles of range, while both drivers praise its futuristic design and precise power delivery.
Max Verstappen says his dramatic 360-degree spin at the Miami Grand Prix happened after Charles Leclerc cut underneath him into Turn 2, forcing Verstappen to check up and spin in front of the pack. He managed to recover to fifth, but faces a possible stewards’ investigation for crossing the pit exit line. Verstappen joked that, if F1 doesn’t work out, he could always switch to rallying.
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc topped FP1 in Melbourne for the 2026 F1 season with a 1m20.267s on softs, beating Hamilton and Verstappen as teams push to optimize the new machinery. McLaren suffered power-delivery and gearbox problems for Piastri and Norris, while Aston Martin's Alonso was sidelined by a Honda power-unit issue, making the session a rocky start for several front-runners.
Charles Leclerc led Free Practice 1 in Melbourne with a 1:20.267 for Ferrari, four tenths faster than Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen in third for Red Bull. Isack Hadjar was fourth as Ferrari–Red Bull trade pace; Aston Martin endured a difficult session with Alonso absent and Stroll limited to three laps. Lando Norris retired with a gearbox issue, while Arvid Lindblad and Alex Albon stopped on track. Full FP1 results are listed in the article.
Lando Norris secured pole position at the Mexico City Grand Prix by setting a faster lap than Charles Leclerc in qualifying, with a notable 'Ghost Car' feature highlighting his performance differences.