Key Highlights: Ferrari navigated a flawed tyre gamble at the start in Sepang to secure a resilient third- and fourth-place finish for Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. Team Principal Fred Vasseur admitted that beginning the Grand Prix on slicks was the wrong call, as track conditions dried far slower than anticipated. Hamilton’s long-stint tyre management ...
Key Highlights: Charles Leclerc recovered from dead last to finish fourth in Sepang following an early-race tyre gamble, a puncture, and front wing damage. Ferrari endured a chaotic start on slick tyres in wet conditions, but recovery drives from both Leclerc and podium-finisher Lewis Hamilton bolstered their Constructors’ Championship standing. Leclerc backed Scuderia Ferrari Team ...
Key Highlights Ferrari and McLaren gambled on starting on slick dry tyres after an hour and 33 minutes of rain delays, misjudging track conditions at Sepang. While Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc pitted early to rectify the error, Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris stayed out to ride out the difficult crossover phase. Hamilton turned the ...
Key Highlights: Haas F1 driver Ollie Bearman revealed he evacuated his hotel room at 2 a.m. after discovering a palm-sized spider next to his head. Bearman recounted the terrifying incident during a fan event alongside Esteban Ocon, Charles Leclerc, and Lewis Hamilton. Seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton expressed shock at the encounter, joking that he ...
Key Highlights: Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna firmly dismissed rumours of tension with team principal Frederic Vasseur, recalling how he once read reports that the pair could not stand each other while sharing dinner together. Vigna emphasized that Maranello intervened publicly to back Vasseur to shield team personnel and their families from misleading speculation amplified by ...
Key Highlights: Lewis Hamilton secured a front-row start in P2 alongside polesitter Max Verstappen after Ferrari resolved balance issues right before Qualifying at Sepang. Charles Leclerc qualified in fifth position but is set to inherit fourth place on the grid following an engine penalty handed to Isack Hadjar. Severe heat and tyre degradation remain the ...
Key Highlights Charles Leclerc shared that hand-drawn artwork from young supporters is the most touching gift he receives during race weekends. The Ferrari driver saves every piece of fan-created art at home, noting how deeply he relates to young fans who dream of Formula 1. Leclerc is preparing to welcome his first child with his ...
Key Highlights Ferrari Chairman John Elkann and CEO Benedetto Vigna have publicly backed Team Principal Fred Vasseur amid speculation about his future. Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton defended Vasseur, while Hamilton also said Ferrari’s structure could be improved. Vasseur said Ferrari must continue evolving but insisted that his relationship with senior management is strong and ...
Key Highlights: Charles Leclerc says tyre degradation will be the “main talking point” at Sepang this weekend. Ferrari topped FP2 through Leclerc, but he believes Red Bull and Mercedes may still be more competitive. Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur warned that extreme conditions and limited grip are creating major setup challenges. Charles Leclerc identifies tyre ...
Key Highlights: Max Verstappen paced Free Practice 1 at the Sepang International Circuit before concluding Free Practice 2 in fourth place. Unlike his rivals who conducted soft-tyre qualifying simulations, the Red Bull driver executed his entire FP2 program on medium tyres to prioritize long-run data ahead of potential rain. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc posted the fastest ...
Key Highlights Charles Leclerc led FP2 at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia for Ferrari. Isack Hadjar finished second ahead of McLaren’s Lando Norris, while Max Verstappen was fourth. Gabriel Bortoleto’s stoppage triggered a Virtual Safety Car with two minutes remaining. Charles Leclerc Leads Bahrain Grand Prix FP2 at Sepang Charles Leclerc topped second practice ...
Key Highlights: Charles Leclerc posted the fastest lap in second practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, clocking a 1m37.528s in his Ferrari SF-26. Isack Hadjar took second place, missing out by 0.099s, while McLaren’s Lando Norris bounced back from a tough opening session to secure third. A looming 90% threat of rain triggered ...