F1, disaster Charles Leclerc in Australia: out on the first lap
The Monegasque’s bad moment continues as he picks up his second zero of the season in Melbourne.
The Monegasque’s bad moment continues as he picks up his second zero of the season in Melbourne.
The Monegasque driver complained about not receiving the slipstream from the Spaniard
The Monegasque, who will start seventh in the Australian Grand Prix, explained everything that went wrong in qualifying.
More than two-tenths of a second separates the world champion from George Russell, who will start second. Red in pain: Sainz 5th, Leclerc 5th. Perez very bad.
The words of the Monegasque driver after FP2 of the Melbourne GP.
The Aston Martin driver was the fastest in the second free practice session in Melbourne
“Non solo non abbiamo la macchina dell’anno scorso, ma abbiamo effettuato un passo indietro nelle performance”.
“I can’t imagine a car going to the front row in qualifying and then in the race going nowhere.”
Very bitter words for the Monegasque, only seventh at the end of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
In Jeddah, Red Bulls take first and second place ahead of Alonso, Ferrari also beaten by Mercedes.
“Red Bull however is on another planet. We are struggling a little bit, but we have to keep pushing.”
“I have different feelings than in Bahrain,” assures the Monegasque.
Behind the Red Bull Dutchman stands out again Alonso, Ferrari wait-and-see: Carlos Sainz only tenth.
The world champion was ahead of teammate Sergio Perez and Fernando Alonso.
The Rossa driver spoke to Sky microphones ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
The Cavallino team principal heralded the need to change the ECU of the Monegasque’s car ahead of the Saudi Arabian GP.
“I like him, but his downfall is that they made him champion before he even won the first race.”
“A great driver has to be a reference point for the team. These are important years for him, he must demand a competitive car and avoid mistakes.”
More rumors come from England about the possible turnover between the two great early-season disappointments
Tense atmosphere in Maranello after the first Grand Prix.
Possible turnaround after problems experienced by the Monegasque, who retired despite using two ECUs.
“Chatter is zero,” stresses the F1 chairman and CEO.
The Cavallino team principal analyzes the Rosse’s disastrous debut in Bahrain.
“Our goal is to beat them, but we didn’t have the performance to compete.”
“It hurts to give up on the last lap of Q3, but I am convinced it is the right choice for tomorrow,” said the Monegasque driver.
The Monegasque driver commented on the possibility of racing together with his brother in the near future.
Monaco driver: “It’s confirmed that Red Bull and maybe Aston Martin are faster.”
Formula 1’s number one: “The competitive level is so high that a team must have clear rules to maximize points.”