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Leclerc stamps Ferrari pace as Bahrain pre-season Day 3 shows strong testing form
sports7 days ago

Leclerc stamps Ferrari pace as Bahrain pre-season Day 3 shows strong testing form

Charles Leclerc set the pace across the Bahrain pre-season testing with a 1:31.992 late lap, making him the fastest driver across all testing in Sakhir and beating Lando Norris by about 0.8s and Max Verstappen by about 1.1s as Ferrari showed strong pace. Day 3 results list Kimi Antonelli fastest on the day (1:33.669) ahead of George Russell, Lewis Hamilton, Oscar Piastri and Verstappen, while Aston Martin were hampered by battery issues and Lance Stroll did not post a time. The article also notes a RN365 podcast weighing Verstappen’s regulatory criticisms and whether F1 is facing an identity crisis.

Hamilton edges rivals as Mercedes logs the most laps in Barcelona F1 shakedown Day 5
formula-128 days ago

Hamilton edges rivals as Mercedes logs the most laps in Barcelona F1 shakedown Day 5

Lewis Hamilton posted the fastest unofficial lap on the final day of Barcelona’s 2026 F1 shakedown after switching to soft tyres, while Mercedes completed the most mileage across the week. Charles Leclerc topped the morning times, Lando Norris set the best afternoon lap before Hamilton’s late run, and other teams continued testing ahead of Bahrain pre-season tests.

Leclerc Secures Surprise Pole at Hungarian GP
sports6 months ago

Leclerc Secures Surprise Pole at Hungarian GP

Charles Leclerc unexpectedly secured pole position for Ferrari at the Hungarian Grand Prix, marking Ferrari's first pole of the year, while McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris qualified second and third amidst challenging wind conditions that affected lap times. The race is set to be competitive with several drivers, including Hamilton and Verstappen, starting further back due to close qualifying margins.

Leclerc Secures Crucial Home Pole in Monaco GP
sports1 year ago

Leclerc Secures Crucial Home Pole in Monaco GP

Charles Leclerc secured pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix with a time of 1m10.270s, narrowly missing Lewis Hamilton's record. McLaren's Oscar Piastri came close but couldn't surpass Leclerc. Max Verstappen struggled and aborted his final lap, dropping down the order. Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris took third and fourth places, respectively. Fernando Alonso and Sergio Perez were notable eliminations in Q1, while George Russell outqualified Verstappen, and Lewis Hamilton settled for seventh.

"Leclerc Dominates Final Day of 2024 Bahrain F1 Pre-Season Testing"
sports-formula-12 years ago

"Leclerc Dominates Final Day of 2024 Bahrain F1 Pre-Season Testing"

Charles Leclerc topped the timesheets on the final day of the 2024 Bahrain F1 test, with George Russell in second place. The test was interrupted by a broken drain cover, and Leclerc's fastest time came on the softer C4 compound. Yuki Tsunoda and Alex Albon also impressed, while Lewis Hamilton finished 12th after running 49 laps in the morning. The 2024 season kicks off with the Bahrain Grand Prix next week.

"Leclerc's Dominance and Testing Hurdles: 2024 F1 Pre-Season Recap"
sports2 years ago

"Leclerc's Dominance and Testing Hurdles: 2024 F1 Pre-Season Recap"

The second day of Formula 1's pre-season testing in Bahrain was halted early due to an issue with a drain cover, with Charles Leclerc setting the fastest time for Ferrari. Sergio Perez encountered trouble with a brake fire on his Red Bull, while Logan Sargeant impressed for Williams. The afternoon session will absorb the final hour of the morning, with Leclerc leading the timesheets ahead of Piastri and Sargeant.

Hamilton and Leclerc Disqualified from F1 US GP for Technical Breach
motorsports2 years ago

Hamilton and Leclerc Disqualified from F1 US GP for Technical Breach

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have been disqualified from the Formula 1 US Grand Prix for breaching car plank rules. Random post-race floor checks revealed that their cars were non-compliant with the regulations. As a result, Lando Norris has been promoted to second place, Carlos Sainz completes the podium, and Logan Sargeant becomes the first American to score points in F1 since 1993. The stewards noted that the breach was likely due to the unique combination of the bumpy track and the sprint race format.

Hamilton and Leclerc face potential disqualification over plank rules breach and tooth infection painkillers
motorsports2 years ago

Hamilton and Leclerc face potential disqualification over plank rules breach and tooth infection painkillers

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have been referred to the FIA stewards for a potential breach of the skid block rules in the 2023 Formula 1 technical regulations. Both drivers failed compliance checks, and their cars were found to have thickness measurements outside the specified range. The issue arose due to the bumpy nature of the Circuit of The Americas, which has been resurfaced in certain sections to address the problem.

Verstappen dominates wet FP3 as Canadian GP weekend faces challenges.
sports2 years ago

Verstappen dominates wet FP3 as Canadian GP weekend faces challenges.

Max Verstappen topped the third practice session of the Canadian Grand Prix in wet conditions, followed by Charles Leclerc and Fernando Alonso. Carlos Sainz crashed into the wall, causing a red flag with 30 minutes left on the clock. Verstappen set the fastest time of 1m23.154s, with a gap of 1.6s over the rest of the field. The rain intensified towards the end of the session, yielding little else in the way of information ahead of qualifying.