F1, Ferrari: Charles Leclerc lapidary on slowed stop
The Monegasque driver’s race in Singapore was affected by the slow pit stop, due to traffic, under Safety Car.
The Monegasque driver’s race in Singapore was affected by the slow pit stop, due to traffic, under Safety Car.
Despite getting a podium finish thanks to Russell’s crash on the last lap, the seven-time rainbow winner states decisively, “I could have won.”
The McLaren driver took second place in Singapore behind his former teammate.
In Singapore, the Spanish driver broke the Red Bull hegemony, giving Ferrari its first win of the season.
The Spaniard precedes Norris and Hmilton at the termne of an exciting race like few others recently, fourth Leclerc, fifth Verstappen.
Not taking part in the start will be Canadian driver Lance Stroll, who will not be replaced.
The FIA’s decision comes after the Dutchman still did not go beyond 11th place with his Red Bull.
“We just worked well from the beginning. We came in with a good foundation and continued to progress in the right direction.”
The Dutch driver will start from only 11th place on Sunday in Singapore
“Unfortunately, I missed just a little bit to gain a couple of positions.”
The Spanish driver enjoys his pole: “I have so much confidence, I want to win”
The Ferrari driver will start ahead of Russel and Leclerc
The Spaniard was ahead of Russell and Norris, fourth Verstappen, fifth Leclerc, and sixth Hamilton.
The two Ferraris were the fastest in both free practice sessions but the Monegasque keeps his feet on the ground.
The Red Bull driver spoke out after finishing seventh in FP2.
“Ferrari is very fast, but we are not where we expected to be.”
One-two for the Red also in the second session. Only eighth was Max Verstappen.
One-two by the Rossa in the morning practice session, then the Red Bull of Max Verstappen.
“Lewis Hamilton has had some very tough teammates but I would be more afraid to challenge Max in the same car.”
Ahead of the Singapore Gp, the seven-time world champion preaches optimism and prods the team that is dominating the championship.
The Monegasque spoke about his relationship with his teammate.
The Mercedes driver spoke on the eve of the Marina Bay weekend.
“He should congratulate himself when a team does well,” said the Dutch driver.
“I can’t rule it out for sure,” admitted the German driver.
Rossa’s team principal spoke ahead of the Marina Bay race.
“If we also pass the Singapore exam positively I will sleep soundly.”
“World champion? Of course. It’s the main one, but it’s just one of the goals.”
“After last year’s unfortunate weekend, we have every intention of trying to get maximum points,” admitted the Dutch driver.
Their rivalry was born in the Englishman’s debut season: the now distant 2007.