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Leclerc claims P2 for F1 Saudi Arabian GP and says the SF-24 “is better in long runs”

Luciano Calamante10 months ago10 months ago03 mins

Scuderia Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc said it was “a shame” the team was slower than expected around the Jedda Corniche Circuit during the qualifying session. The Monegasque qualified second for tomorrow’s Grand Prix behind Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who continues his domination after Bahrain. Leclerc struggled through some of his flying laps and even said…

Sainz out of F1 Saudi Arabian GP, Bearman to replace the Spaniard in the SF-24

James O'Connor10 months ago10 months ago02 mins

Carlos Sainz will miss the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as the Spaniard will go under the knife to remove his appendix following a diagnosis that he has appendicitis. The 29-year-old Spanish driver took part in FP1 and FP2 despite feeling very unwell. He also spoke to the media afterwards as he missed media duties on…

“A tricky day, but we managed to get it done” — Carlos Sainz on battling illness in F1 Saudi Arabia practice

Luis Morales10 months ago10 months ago04 mins

Formula 1 isn’t just about raw speed and perfect technique; it’s a sport that demands resilience and unwavering determination. Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz demonstrated this in spades at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, fighting through illness to compete on one of the calendar’s most demanding circuits. His ordeal began when he was forced to cancel media…

The hype over Ferrari F1’s P3 finish in Bahrain GP is overblown, when P2 was possible with Leclerc

Harshpreet Kaur10 months ago10 months ago07 mins

2024 Formula One season has just begun. We spent the first two track weeks in Bahrain — first for testing, second for racing. One down. Twenty-three to go. The reality has sunk in — Max Verstappen is inevitable. The next stage is reluctant acceptance. Unless the other teams find a big step, it is set…

Vasseur praises “more than professional” Sainz for “very strong” F1 Bahrain GP performance

James O'Connor10 months ago10 months ago03 mins

February 1st 2024 will long be remembered in Formula 1 circles. Scuderia Ferrari announced the extraordinary news that they signed Lewis Hamilton for 2025 on a multi-year deal. That means Carlos Sainz’s future beyond this year is yet to be sorted as Charles Leclerc will be partnering the seven-time World Champion following an extension to…

F1 standings after the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix

James O'Connor10 months ago10 months ago01 mins

Drivers’ Championship 1) Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing 26 2) Sergio Perez Red Bull Racing 18 3) Carlos Sainz Scuderia Ferrari 15 4) Charles Leclerc Scuderia Ferrari 12 5) George Russell Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team 10 6) Lando Norris McLaren Racing 8 7) Lewis Hamilton Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team 6 8) Oscar Piastri McLaren Racing…

Sainz admits Ferrari “are a bit too far at the moment” from challenging Verstappen after P3 finish at F1 Bahrain GP

Syrine Ferchichi10 months ago10 months ago06 mins

Even though Carlos Sainz will not be racing for Ferrari in the upcoming season, the Spaniard showed patience and overtook an ailing Charles Leclerc and George Russell to finish third behind the Red Bulls in Sakhir. Despite a less-than-ideal start after losing a spot to Perez, Sainz made nice moves to climb back up the…

Leclerc’s braking issues were making his SF-24 “impossible” to drive during the F1 Bahrain GP

Luciano Calamante10 months ago10 months ago03 mins

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc said the issues he faced with his SF-24 at the start of the Bahrain Grand Prix were making it “impossible” to drive. Leclerc faced brake problems, with the team reporting over “100 degrees split” in temperature between his front left and right brakes, causing multiple lock-ups which were more prominent in the…

The SF-24 “a better base”, but “tomorrow will tell” how much progress Ferrari F1 has made — Sainz

Lucrezia Costa10 months ago10 months ago07 mins

The Ferrari driver can definitely be satisfied with his first qualifying of the season. After leading the way earlier in FP3, the Spanish driver will line-up from P4, right behind his teammate Charles Leclerc. Sainz had showcased a very strong pace at the beginning of the qualifying afternoon as well, but had hoped to have…

Hamilton leads a Mercedes 1-2 in F1 FP2 at the Bahrain GP

James O'Connor10 months ago10 months ago04 mins

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