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Ferrari's Austrian FP struggles raise doubts about Barcelona form
formula-115 days ago

Ferrari's Austrian FP struggles raise doubts about Barcelona form

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.

via Motorsport.com|
#austrian-gp#charles-leclerc#ferrari
Hamilton Breaks Leclerc's Vicious Circle at Ferrari with New Setup Playbook
sports23 days ago

Hamilton Breaks Leclerc's Vicious Circle at Ferrari with New Setup Playbook

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.

via F1 Oversteer|
#barcelona-grand-prix#charles-leclerc#ferrari
Leclerc's panic, Hamilton's giggles go viral during Ferrari's Luce EV test drive
formula-11 month ago

Leclerc's panic, Hamilton's giggles go viral during Ferrari's Luce EV test drive

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.

via Motorsport.com|
#charles-leclerc#electric-vehicle#ferrari-luce
Verstappen explains Miami spin sparked by Leclerc's Turn 2 move
sports2 months ago

Verstappen explains Miami spin sparked by Leclerc's Turn 2 move

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.

via racingnews365.com|
#charles-leclerc#formula-1#miami-grand-prix
Leclerc tops FP1 as 2026 F1 era begins amid McLaren and Aston Martin issues
formula-14 months ago

Leclerc tops FP1 as 2026 F1 era begins amid McLaren and Aston Martin issues

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.

via Motorsport.com|
#2026-regulations#australian-grand-prix#charles-leclerc
Leclerc tops Melbourne FP1 as Ferrari pace edges Red Bull
motorsport4 months ago

Leclerc tops Melbourne FP1 as Ferrari pace edges Red Bull

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.

via racingnews365.com|
#australian-grand-prix#charles-leclerc#ferrari
Leclerc's risky US GP strategy pays off with podium finish
sports8 months ago

Leclerc's risky US GP strategy pays off with podium finish

Charles Leclerc expressed happiness with his third-place finish at the US Grand Prix, marking his first podium since July despite a challenging second half of the season. He took a risky start on soft tires, overtook Norris early, and fought hard during the race, ultimately finishing behind Norris after a close duel. Leclerc was pleased with his performance given recent difficulties, including a gearbox issue in practice.

via Formula 1|
#charles-leclerc#f1#podium
Leclerc Calls for 'Miracle' After Difficult Friday at Zandvoort
sports10 months ago

Leclerc Calls for 'Miracle' After Difficult Friday at Zandvoort

Charles Leclerc described the first day of the Dutch Grand Prix as the worst Friday of the season due to poor performance and significant time deficits, while Lewis Hamilton reported some progress despite challenges. Leclerc aims to turn the situation around, hoping for a 'miracle' in the race, whereas Hamilton remains optimistic about improvements overnight.

via Formula 1|
#charles-leclerc#dutch-grand-prix#f1