Ferrari takes first pole in 50 years as Le Mans turns 100
1 year, 7 months ago

Ferrari takes first pole in 50 years as Le Mans turns 100

The Hindu  

Ferrari swept the front row in qualifying for the centenary edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans sportscar race on Thursday, with the number 50 car taking the Italian marque’s first pole at the Sarthe circuit in 50 years. Italian Antonio Fuoco was at the wheel of the 499P car he shares with Spaniard Miguel Molina and Denmark’s Nicklas Nielsen as Ferrari ended champions Toyota’s run of six successive Le Mans poles. “It was a really good lap, a really tough qualifying.” The sister number 51 car, shared by Italian Alessandro Pier Guidi, Britain’s James Calado and ex-Formula One racer Antonio Giovinazzi, qualified 0.773 slower than the pole lap of three minutes 22.982 seconds. The number eight hybrid Toyota of defending champions Sebastien Buemi of Switzerland, New Zealander Brendon Hartley and Japan’s Ryo Hirakawa qualified third.

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Ferrari overcomes late drama to hang on for second consecutive 24 Hours of Le Mans victory
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Ferrari overcomes late drama to hang on for second consecutive 24 Hours of Le Mans victory

Associated Press  

LE MANS, France — Ferrari made it two in a row as it outlasted Toyota to win a weather-affected 24 Hours of Le Mans on Sunday with the trio of Nicklas Nielsen, Antonio Fuoco and Miguel Molina crossing the line in the No. 51 Ferrari helmed by Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado and Antonio Giovinazzi rounded out the top three …

Leclerc takes pole position for Monaco GP and ends Verstappen’s bid for F1 record
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Leclerc takes pole position for Monaco GP and ends Verstappen’s bid for F1 record

Associated Press  

MONACO — Charles Leclerc took pole position for Ferrari at the Monaco Grand Prix and ended Max Verstappen’s bid for a record-extending ninth straight pole on Saturday. He finished.154 seconds ahead of McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and.248 clear of Ferrari teammate Carlos Sainz Jr. McLaren’s Lando Norris qualified fourth followed by Mercedes driver George Russell. “The team has got a lot …

Mexican GP: Ferrari's Charles Leclerc Nabs Surprise Pole Ahead of Teammate Carlos Sainz
1 year, 2 months ago

Mexican GP: Ferrari's Charles Leclerc Nabs Surprise Pole Ahead of Teammate Carlos Sainz

News 18  

A surprised Charles Leclerc admitted he did not expect his success on Saturday after he secured pole position ahead of team-mate Carlos Sainz as Ferrari locked out the front row for Sunday’s Mexico Grand Prix. This whole weekend I’ve struggled to put a lap together then the first lap I put together in Q3 was P1 and suddenly Charles beat …

Formula 1: Charles Leclerc takes pole at United States Grand Prix as Max Verstappen slips to sixth
1 year, 2 months ago

Formula 1: Charles Leclerc takes pole at United States Grand Prix as Max Verstappen slips to sixth

Firstpost  

It was the 21st pole position of Leclerc’s career and gives him a chance of frustrating newly-crowned three-time champion Verstappen’s bid for a 50th career victory Charles Leclerc claimed his third pole position of the season on Friday as Max Verstappen had his best lap deleted and slipped to sixth on the grid in a dramatic qualifying at this weekend’s …

2023 F1 Belgian Grand Prix: Leclerc puts Ferrari on pole at Spa after Verstappen penalty
1 year, 5 months ago

2023 F1 Belgian Grand Prix: Leclerc puts Ferrari on pole at Spa after Verstappen penalty

The Hindu  

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc will start Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix from pole position after Red Bull’s dominant Formula One leader Max Verstappen qualified comfortably faster but dropped five places for a gearbox change. “I think this year the car is better so I’m still targeting to win the race for sure,” said the Belgian-born Dutch driver, whose team have won every …

Ferrari topples Toyota in return to 24 Hours of Le Mans after 50-year absence
1 year, 6 months ago

Ferrari topples Toyota in return to 24 Hours of Le Mans after 50-year absence

Associated Press  

LE MANS, France — Ferrari ended a 50-year absence from the 24 Hours of Le Mans by toppling mighty Toyota in the centenary running of the most iconic sports car race in the world. It took roughly three minutes for repairs to the car, not enough time to help Chip Ganassi Racing, which carried the American flag at Le Mans …

Ferrari topples Toyota in return to 24 Hours of Le Mans after 50-year absence
1 year, 6 months ago

Ferrari topples Toyota in return to 24 Hours of Le Mans after 50-year absence

The Hindu  

Ferrari ended a 50-year absence from the 24 Hours of Le Mans by toppling mighty Toyota in the centenary running of the most iconic sports car race in the world. Ferrari developed its program — a two-car effort that competes in the World Endurance Championship — over several years in a strategy similar to what was depicted in “Ford v …

Toyota and Ferrari battle for the lead at Le Mans
1 year, 7 months ago

Toyota and Ferrari battle for the lead at Le Mans

The Hindu  

Defending champion Toyota and pole-sitter Ferrari were locked in battle after U.S. basketball great LeBron James waved the French flag to start the centenary 24 Hours of Le Mans on Saturday. The number eight Toyota hypercar, with Sebastien Buemi at the wheel and an unchanged lineup from last year’s winning crew, led the 51 Ferrari driven by Britain’s James Calado …

Formula 1: Verstappen secures pole position at Monaco Grand Prix; Alonso finishes second.
1 year, 7 months ago

Formula 1: Verstappen secures pole position at Monaco Grand Prix; Alonso finishes second.

The Hindu  

Defending Formula One champion Max Verstappen produced a superb final lap to take pole position at the Monaco Grand Prix on Saturday and deny Aston Martin veteran Fernando Alonso his first pole in 11 years. Verstappen called his first pole at Monaco “very lovely” but there was nothing to cheer for his Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez as last year’s …

Charles Leclerc on pole for Ferrari at F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri 10th
1 year, 8 months ago

Charles Leclerc on pole for Ferrari at F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri 10th

ABC  

Charles Leclerc has stormed to a third consecutive pole position in Azerbaijan, beating Red Bull's Max Verstappen on Friday. Key points: Charles Leclerc achieved his 19th career pole and the first for Ferrari this season Australia's Oscar Piastri qualified 19th for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix F1 will hold its first Sprint Saturday this weekend, with another qualifying session and short …

Ferrari Boss Mattia Binotto Parts Ways With Prancing Horse
2 years, 1 month ago

Ferrari Boss Mattia Binotto Parts Ways With Prancing Horse

News 18  

Ferrari is parting ways with Mattia Binotto after 28 years, four as head of the Formula One team, following a hideous season of botched strategy calls that cost Charles Leclerc any chance to contend for the championship. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 …

F1 2022 | Ferrari’s Leclerc at pole position for Italian GP
2 years, 4 months ago

F1 2022 | Ferrari’s Leclerc at pole position for Italian GP

The Hindu  

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc took pole for the Italian Grand Prix after topping the times in qualifying at Monza on Saturday. Leclerc finished 0.145 seconds ahead of championship leader Max Verstappen after posting his fastest lap on his final shot around the Temple of Speed to claim his eighth pole of the season. The Red Bull driver is hunting his first …

Formula 1: Ferrari's Charles Leclerc claims pole at Italian Grand Prix 2022
2 years, 4 months ago

Formula 1: Ferrari's Charles Leclerc claims pole at Italian Grand Prix 2022

Firstpost  

Charles Leclerc finished 0.145 seconds ahead of championship leader Max Verstappen after posting his fastest lap on his final shot at Monza on Saturday Monza: Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc took pole for the Italian Grand Prix after topping the times in qualifying at Monza on Saturday. Leclerc finished 0.145 seconds ahead of championship leader Max Verstappen after posting his fastest lap …

F1: Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc puts it all on the line for pole amid disjointed starting grid at Monza
2 years, 4 months ago

F1: Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc puts it all on the line for pole amid disjointed starting grid at Monza

The Independent  

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Italian Grand Prix qualifying - F1 RESULT: Charles Leclerc takes pole for Ferrari
2 years, 4 months ago

Italian Grand Prix qualifying - F1 RESULT: Charles Leclerc takes pole for Ferrari

Daily Mail  

Charles Leclerc put Ferrari on pole in front of the hollering Italian fans, which prompts one question: how can they mess it up this time? It was a jubilant Saturday for Ferrari and Charles Leclerc as he took pole position in Monza Here all eyes are on Leclerc, the nearest challenger to Max Verstappen, who is expected to start seventh …

Formula 1: George Russell takes first career pole at Hungarian Grand Prix
2 years, 5 months ago

Formula 1: George Russell takes first career pole at Hungarian Grand Prix

Firstpost  

George Russell of Mercedes claimed his first pole position when topping the times in qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix Budapest: George Russell of Mercedes claimed his first pole position when topping the times in qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday. The British driver posted a sensational final flying lap to edge out Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz by only …

Formula One: Charles Leclerc takes pole at Azerbaijan Grand Prix
2 years, 6 months ago

Formula One: Charles Leclerc takes pole at Azerbaijan Grand Prix

The Hindu  

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc put in a blinding lap in Saturday's qualifying to seize pole position for the Azerbaijan Formula One Grand Prix. The Monegasque lit up the timing screens with a one minute, 41.359 second lap, beating Red Bull's Sergio Perez by a handy 0.282 seconds. His championship rival Max Verstappen, who holds a nine-point advantage over Leclerc in the …

Leclerc puts Ferrari on pole in Monaco Grand Prix as Perez crashes
2 years, 7 months ago

Leclerc puts Ferrari on pole in Monaco Grand Prix as Perez crashes

The Hindu  

On his home track, where he cycles from his apartment to the course, Charles Leclerc hopes to finish for the first time and reclaim the Formula One points lead. Ferrari locked out the front row as Carlos Sainz Jr. qualified second despite spinning into Sergio Perez’ disabled Red Bull with 30 seconds remaining in Saturday qualifying. Sainz almost came to …

Formula 1: Leclerc takes 'special' pole in home Monaco Grand Prix after Perez crashes
2 years, 7 months ago

Formula 1: Leclerc takes 'special' pole in home Monaco Grand Prix after Perez crashes

Firstpost  

Charles Leclerc topped the times to take pole position for Ferrari at his home Monaco Grand Prix after Red Bull’s Sergio Perez crashed on his final flying lap in a dramatic qualifying session. Monte Carlo, Principality of Monaco: Charles Leclerc secured pole position for his home Monaco Grand Prix with a sigh of relief and a smile on Saturday after …

Monaco Grand Prix: Charles Leclerc Takes Pole at Home Track
2 years, 7 months ago

Monaco Grand Prix: Charles Leclerc Takes Pole at Home Track

News 18  

Charles Leclerc topped the times to take pole position for Ferrari at his home Monaco Grand Prix on Saturday after Red Bull’s Sergio Perez crashed on his final flying lap in a dramatic qualifying session. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE The 24-year-old Monegasque driver emerged on top …

Formula 1: Charles Leclerc takes pole from Max Verstappen for Spanish Grand Prix
2 years, 7 months ago

Formula 1: Charles Leclerc takes pole from Max Verstappen for Spanish Grand Prix

Firstpost  

Ferrari’s world championship leader Charles Leclerc grabbed pole for the Spanish Grand Prix ahead of Max Verstappen in qualifying at a sweltering Montmelo circuit on Saturday. Montmeló, Spain: Ferrari’s world championship leader Charles Leclerc grabbed pole for the Spanish Grand Prix ahead of Max Verstappen in qualifying at a sweltering Montmelo circuit on Saturday. Mercedes have enjoyed the benefit of …

Spanish Grand Prix: Charles Leclerc Takes Pole From Max Verstappen
2 years, 7 months ago

Spanish Grand Prix: Charles Leclerc Takes Pole From Max Verstappen

News 18  

Ferrari’s world championship leader Charles Leclerc grabbed pole for the Spanish Grand Prix ahead of Max Verstappen in qualifying at a sweltering Montmelo circuit on Saturday. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE Local man Carlos Sainz cheered the huge home support to start Sunday’s race on the second …

Miami Grand Prix | Leclerc seizes pole position in Ferrari front row sweep
2 years, 8 months ago

Miami Grand Prix | Leclerc seizes pole position in Ferrari front row sweep

The Hindu  

Formula One championship leader Charles Leclerc took pole position for the inaugural Miami Grand Prix ahead of Ferrari team mate Carlos Sainz in a front row lockout in qualifying on Saturday. The pole was the Monegasque's third in five races this season, and 12th of his career as well as the first time Ferrari had secured the top two grid …

Charles Leclerc seizes Miami pole in Ferrari front row sweep with Michelle Obama in audience
2 years, 8 months ago

Charles Leclerc seizes Miami pole in Ferrari front row sweep with Michelle Obama in audience

The Hindu  

Formula One championship leader Charles Leclerc took pole position for the inaugural Miami Grand Prix ahead of Ferrari team mate Carlos Sainz in a front row lockout in qualifying on Saturday. The pole was the Monegasque's third in five races this season, and 12th of his career as well as the first time Ferrari had secured the top two grid …

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc takes first pole of the F1 season
2 years, 9 months ago

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc takes first pole of the F1 season

The Hindu  

Charles Leclerc heralded a return to form for Italian team Ferrari by seizing a stunning pole position on Saturday for the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix. Spaniard Carlos Sainz missed out on handing Ferrari its first front-row lockout since the 2019 Mexican Grand Prix by just 0.006 seconds and had to settle for third. “It feels good, the last two …

Formula 1 2021: Pole-sitter Charles Leclerc’s Monaco GP hopes dashed as Ferrari announce last-minute withdrawal – Firstpost
3 years, 7 months ago

Formula 1 2021: Pole-sitter Charles Leclerc’s Monaco GP hopes dashed as Ferrari announce last-minute withdrawal – Firstpost

Firstpost  

With Leclerc, who had damaged his car in a crash at the end of Saturday qualifying, out and his front-row spot vacant, Max Verstappen for Red Bull was left leading the grid for this fifth leg of the Formula One season. Monaco: Pole-sitter Charles Leclerc was a shock last-minute withdrawal from the Monaco Grand Prix as Ferrari announced a problem …

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc out of Monaco GP after taking pole
3 years, 7 months ago

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc out of Monaco GP after taking pole

India TV News  

Charles Leclerc’s chances of winning his home race from pole position at the Monaco Grand Prix are over after he pulled out shortly before the start Sunday because of a gearbox problem. “Charles will not start the race due to an issue with the left driveshaft which is impossible to fix in time," Ferrari said in a statement. The race …

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc out of Monaco GP after taking pole
3 years, 7 months ago

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc out of Monaco GP after taking pole

Associated Press  

MONACO — Charles Leclerc’s chances of winning his home race from pole position at the Monaco Grand Prix are over after he pulled out shortly before the start Sunday because of a gearbox problem. “Charles will not start the race due to an issue with the left driveshaft which is impossible to fix in time,” Ferrari said in a statement. …

Ferrari’s Leclerc takes pole for Monaco GP, Verstappen 2nd
3 years, 7 months ago

Ferrari’s Leclerc takes pole for Monaco GP, Verstappen 2nd

Associated Press  

MONACO — Charles Leclerc won the first pole for Ferrari since 2019 despite crashing with 18 seconds remaining to end Saturday qualifying at the Monaco Grand Prix. It doesn’t feel the same but I’m incredibly happy about my lap.” The red flag prevented world champion Lewis Hamilton and his title contender Max Verstappen from completing their final qualifying lap. Verstappen …

Formula 1 2021: Charles Leclerc takes pole for Ferrari despite crashing at Monaco GP qualifying
3 years, 7 months ago

Formula 1 2021: Charles Leclerc takes pole for Ferrari despite crashing at Monaco GP qualifying

Firstpost  

Leclerc held the top spot at his home track until his Ferrari grazed a barrier to break a suspension piece. Monaco: Charles Leclerc won the first pole for Ferrari since 2019 despite crashing with 18 seconds remaining to end Saturday qualifying at the Monaco Grand Prix. It doesn’t feel the same but I’m incredibly happy about my lap.” The red …

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc takes pole for Monaco GP, Max Verstappen 2nd
3 years, 7 months ago

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc takes pole for Monaco GP, Max Verstappen 2nd

India TV News  

Charles Leclerc won the first pole for Ferrari since 2019 despite crashing with 18 seconds remaining to end Saturday qualifying at the Monaco Grand Prix. “It’s a shame to finish in the wall, it’s doesn’t feel the same but I’m incredibly happy about my lap.” The red flag prevented world champion Lewis Hamilton and his title contender Max Verstappen from …

Formula 1 2020: Charles Leclerc drives his Ferrari F1 car from factory to test track in Maranello
4 years, 6 months ago

Formula 1 2020: Charles Leclerc drives his Ferrari F1 car from factory to test track in Maranello

Firstpost  

The low-speed run, which ended at the Fiorano test track without Ferrari’s Leclerc completing any laps, came 110 days after the SF1000 car last turned a wheel at testing in Spain at the end of February. Charles Leclerc drove his Ferrari Formula One car through the streets of Maranello on Thursday as the Italian team fired up for the first …

Ferrari's Leclerc on pole in Russia, his fourth in a row
5 years, 3 months ago

Ferrari's Leclerc on pole in Russia, his fourth in a row

The Hindu  

Charles Leclerc reeled off his fourth consecutive pole position with another stunning lap on Saturday as he topped the times in qualifying for Sunday's Russian Grand Prix. After three successive Ferrari wins, two from Leclerc, he appears set to extend the scarlet scuderia's run of success to four races, his performance making him the first Ferrari driver since Michael Schumacher …

Italian GP: Ferrari's Charles Leclerc takes pole position
5 years, 4 months ago

Italian GP: Ferrari's Charles Leclerc takes pole position

India TV News  

Charles Leclerc rose above all to secure a second straight pole position and give Ferrari encouragement it can end a nine-year wait for success at its home Formula One race. Leclerc, who claimed his first F1 victory last weekend at the Belgian GP, was 0.039 seconds ahead of championship leader Lewis Hamilton and 0.047 clear of Valtteri Bottas, much to …

Formula One: Charles Leclerc beats Lewis Hamilton to pole at Austrian Grand Prix
5 years, 6 months ago

Formula One: Charles Leclerc beats Lewis Hamilton to pole at Austrian Grand Prix

The Hindu  

Charles Leclerc put Ferrari on pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix on Saturday with Formula One leader Lewis Hamilton second fastest for Mercedes but subject to a stewards' enquiry for alleged impeding. Red Bull's Max Verstappen, last year's winner at his team's home circuit, qualified third — a result that put two of the sport's brightest young prospects in …

Formula 1 2019: Ferrari's Charles Leclerc aiming to ensure first Monegasque podium at Monaco GP since Louis Chiron in 1950
5 years, 7 months ago

Formula 1 2019: Ferrari's Charles Leclerc aiming to ensure first Monegasque podium at Monaco GP since Louis Chiron in 1950

Firstpost  

Leclerc finished third in Bahrain in March, after securing pole position and setting the fastest lap before being slowed by an engine problem while leading. Monaco: Charles Leclerc must have passed the harbourside bust of Louis Chiron countless times as a boy with barely a sideways glance, but Monaco’s grand prix ace of yesteryear is a point of reference now. …

Ferrari dominates as Leclerc takes first pole at Bahrain GP
5 years, 9 months ago

Ferrari dominates as Leclerc takes first pole at Bahrain GP

India TV News  

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc confirmed he is a driver to be reckoned with by taking his first career pole position at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Saturday. Therefore Leclerc is free to race against Vettel providing there is not too much risk or carelessness which could cost Ferrari valuable points as the proud Italian manufacturer seeks a first constructors' championship …

Bahrain Grand Prix: Ferrari's Charles Leclerc pips teammate Sebastian Vettel to clinch first career pole position
5 years, 9 months ago

Bahrain Grand Prix: Ferrari's Charles Leclerc pips teammate Sebastian Vettel to clinch first career pole position

Firstpost  

Ferrari new boy Charles Leclerc secured his first pole position when he set a new track record by topping qualifying session for Bahrain Grand Prix. Manama: Ferrari new boy Charles Leclerc secured his first pole position on Saturday when he set a new track record by topping a dramatic qualifying session for Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix. “Tomorrow is the race …

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