Formula 1 2020: Sebastian Vettel escapes unhurt from massive crash during Russian GP qualifying
4 years, 3 months ago

Formula 1 2020: Sebastian Vettel escapes unhurt from massive crash during Russian GP qualifying

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The session was red-flagged to a halt after the four-time champion’s shunt, leaving runaway championship leader Lewis Hamilton in a perilous 15th place with just over two minutes remaining. Sochi: Sebastian Vettel climbed out unhurt from his Ferrari on Saturday after crashing heavily during the second part of qualifying for Sunday’s Russian Grand Prix. Replays showed that the German driver, in his final season with Ferrari, clipped a kerb at Turn Four and lost control as he smacked into the barriers. Once Q2 eventually resumed Hamilton managed to put in a lap to get through to the top 10 shoot-out with the fourth quickest time but missing from Q1 were both Ferraris with Vettel’s teammate Charles Leclerc knocked out in 11th place.

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Penalties and a puncture leave Lewis Hamilton struggling again as his Mercedes exit nears
1 month, 1 week ago

Penalties and a puncture leave Lewis Hamilton struggling again as his Mercedes exit nears

Associated Press  

LUSAIL, Qatar — It’s not often Lewis Hamilton is tempted to give up in Formula 1. Two penalties, a puncture and a “messed up” car combined in another miserable race as his record-breaking partnership with Mercedes nears a frustrating end. “I don’t think we’re going to end up on a high,” Hamilton said Sunday about that race. We give it …

Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton suffer penalty nightmares in Qatar as Mercedes swansong goes off rails
1 month, 1 week ago

Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton suffer penalty nightmares in Qatar as Mercedes swansong goes off rails

The Independent  

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Lewis Hamilton's top five meltdowns after his rant in Brazil: From branding Max Verstappen 'f***ing CRAZY' to an x-rated tirade at his Mercedes crew - and ending his friendship with team-mate Nico Ros
2 months ago

Lewis Hamilton's top five meltdowns after his rant in Brazil: From branding Max Verstappen 'f***ing CRAZY' to an x-rated tirade at his Mercedes crew - and ending his friendship with team-mate Nico Ros

Daily Mail  

Lewis Hamilton is not Formula One's most furious radio ranter. Lewis Hamilton branded the Brazil GP a 'disaster of a weekend' - but it's not his only meltdown The Mercedes star was only able to finish 10th on a drenched circuit after struggling in quali Abusing Mercedes crew: 'You f***ing SCREWED me' The past four seasons have been frustrating for …

Lewis Hamilton lambasts Mercedes F1 car as ‘worst ever’ after Brazil GP ‘disaster’
2 months, 1 week ago

Lewis Hamilton lambasts Mercedes F1 car as ‘worst ever’ after Brazil GP ‘disaster’

The Independent  

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Verstappen Extends Domination with Dramatic Brazilian Grand Prix Victory
2 months, 1 week ago

Verstappen Extends Domination with Dramatic Brazilian Grand Prix Victory

The Hindu  

Max Verstappen secured his 393rd career title with a dominant performance in the Brazilian Grand Prix. Despite challenging conditions, he emerged victorious from a 17th starting position, showcasing his exceptional driving skills and resilience. His victory lifted him to the top of the drivers' standings and boosted his lead in the championship race. Meanwhile, Red Bull's Norris finished sixth, extending …

Ferrari Triumphs in Mexico City, Verstappen's Penalties Cost Him Victory
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ferrari Triumphs in Mexico City, Verstappen's Penalties Cost Him Victory

India Today  

Carlos Sainz emerged victorious at the Mexico City Grand Prix, marking Ferrari's return to the venue since 1990. Max Verstappen faced penalties for aggressive incidents, ultimately finishing sixth in the race. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc secured a podium finish, despite falling to third after Norris overtook him in the final laps. Lewis Hamilton and George Russell secured fourth and fifth positions, …

Lewis Hamilton endures worst F1 qualifying in seven years at US Grand Prix
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Lewis Hamilton endures worst F1 qualifying in seven years at US Grand Prix

The Independent  

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Lewis Hamilton edges out Lando Norris to set the pace in Monza
4 months, 1 week ago

Lewis Hamilton edges out Lando Norris to set the pace in Monza

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Lewis Hamilton bites back at Max Verstappen after Red Bull star blamed HIM for their collision at the Hungarian Grand Prix - and claims there will 'always be hostility' from his Dutch rival
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Lewis Hamilton bites back at Max Verstappen after Red Bull star blamed HIM for their collision at the Hungarian Grand Prix - and claims there will 'always be hostility' from his Dutch rival

Daily Mail  

Lewis Hamilton has hit back at 'hostile' Max Verstappen after the Red Bull star pinned the blame on him for their collision at the Hungarian Grand Prix. 👀 pic.twitter.com/C1zIjTkLfT — Sky Sports F1 July 21, 2024 Lewis Hamilton believes there will 'always be hostility' from Max Verstappen after their crash at the Hungarian Grand Prix Verstappen had felt that the …

Lewis Hamilton accuses Max Verstappen of ‘hostility’ after crash in Hungary
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Lewis Hamilton accuses Max Verstappen of ‘hostility’ after crash in Hungary

The Independent  

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Verstappen’s Red Bull battling three-headed threat as F1 season hits midpoint in Hungary
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Verstappen’s Red Bull battling three-headed threat as F1 season hits midpoint in Hungary

Associated Press  

Just when Lewis Hamilton decided he needed to switch teams, Mercedes finally gives him a competitive car. “It’s game on, we’re fighting, we’re chasing, and we’re going to try and win as many races or compete for as many wins as possible,” Hamilton said while preparing for the race weekend. “We are united as a team, and we’re going to …

F1: Lewis Hamilton in tears as he breaks 31-month duck with thrilling British Grand Prix victory
6 months ago

F1: Lewis Hamilton in tears as he breaks 31-month duck with thrilling British Grand Prix victory

The Independent  

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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 …

Daniel Ricciardo is OUT of the Chinese Grand Prix after Lance Stroll crash as RB star's Formula One season goes from bad to worse
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Daniel Ricciardo is OUT of the Chinese Grand Prix after Lance Stroll crash as RB star's Formula One season goes from bad to worse

Daily Mail  

Daniel Ricciardo was on track for a points finish before a cruel twist of bad luck hampered the Australian's race at the Chinese Grand Prix. Ricciardo was poised to finish in the top 10 before Aston Martin's Lance Stroll went into the back of him before the first safety car restart, causing significant damage to his rear wing. Daniel Ricciardo …

Lewis Hamilton responds to Nico Rosberg comments after worst F1 qualifying since 2017
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Lewis Hamilton responds to Nico Rosberg comments after worst F1 qualifying since 2017

The Independent  

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Lewis Hamilton reacts after dismal Australian Grand Prix
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Lewis Hamilton reacts after dismal Australian Grand Prix

The Independent  

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Lewis Hamilton cannot wait for season to end after qualifying 11th in Abu Dhabi
1 year, 1 month ago

Lewis Hamilton cannot wait for season to end after qualifying 11th in Abu Dhabi

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Max Verstappen secures his 12th pole of the season at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with Charles Leclerc second... but Lewis Hamilton's woes continue as he fails to make Q3, while Carlos Sainz will begin i
1 year, 1 month ago

Max Verstappen secures his 12th pole of the season at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with Charles Leclerc second... but Lewis Hamilton's woes continue as he fails to make Q3, while Carlos Sainz will begin i

Daily Mail  

Fingernails screeched down the window panes, but Mercedes clung on to second place in the constructors’ championship – nearly £10million their reward for beating Ferrari. The sheer face of the task was evident from the scale of Verstappen’s win – 17 seconds – in a car that, as Lewis Hamilton noted, has not been developed since July, Red Bull’s focus …

Lewis Hamilton crashes out of the Qatar Grand Prix on the first corner after colliding with team-mate George Russell... as tensions reach boiling point between Mercedes drivers before veteran accepts
1 year, 3 months ago

Lewis Hamilton crashes out of the Qatar Grand Prix on the first corner after colliding with team-mate George Russell... as tensions reach boiling point between Mercedes drivers before veteran accepts

Daily Mail  

The Mercedes duo both went into the gravel with Hamilton's right tyre bursting Lewis Hamilton and George Russell collide on opening corner of race in Qatar George Russell was fuming after Lewis Hamilton collided with him in a reckless Mercedes-on-Mercedes skirmish at the start of the Qatar Grand Prix. Asked if he was OK before climbing out of his beached …

Ferrari’s Sainz wins in Singapore to end Red Bull’s run
1 year, 3 months ago

Ferrari’s Sainz wins in Singapore to end Red Bull’s run

The Hindu  

Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz won the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday to end Formula One leader Max Verstappen’s record run of 10 wins in a row and shatter Red Bull’s dream of going through the season unbeaten. McLaren’s Lando Norris finished a close second and Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton took third place as Red Bull ended up off the podium for the …

Ferrari has its fighting spirit back after intense tussle between Sainz and Leclerc at Monza
1 year, 4 months ago

Ferrari has its fighting spirit back after intense tussle between Sainz and Leclerc at Monza

The Hindu  

Ferrari has got its fighting spirit back. In the end it was Carlos Sainz Jr. who edged Charles Leclerc for the final spot on the iconic Monza podium, behind runaway Formula One leader Max Verstappen — who claimed a record 10th straight victory on Sunday — and Red Bull teammate Sergio Pérez. “I felt really, really at home.” Sainz’s gutsy …

F1: The moment McLaren failed with a ‘dummy’ pit-stop over shrewd Williams at Monza
1 year, 4 months ago

F1: The moment McLaren failed with a ‘dummy’ pit-stop over shrewd Williams at Monza

The Independent  

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F1: Lewis Hamilton unhappy with stewards after penalty in Belgian Grand Prix sprint race
1 year, 5 months ago

F1: Lewis Hamilton unhappy with stewards after penalty in Belgian Grand Prix sprint race

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Lewis Hamilton unhappy with stewards after being hit...
1 year, 5 months ago

Lewis Hamilton unhappy with stewards after being hit...

Daily Mail  

Lewis Hamilton criticised Formula One’s stewards after he was penalised for colliding with Sergio Perez in Saturday’s rain-hit sprint race in Belgium. Hamilton has been handed a five-second penalty for causing a collision in that battle with Perez The Mexican has been told by his team to pit and retire the car #BelgianGP #F1Sprint pic.twitter.com/P4E9IlTbmg — Formula 1 July 29, …

F1 Hungarian GP: Hamilton revels in ending long pole drought
1 year, 5 months ago

F1 Hungarian GP: Hamilton revels in ending long pole drought

The Hindu  

An emotional Lewis Hamilton said “It felt like the first time” after ending his lengthy pole drought by outpacing Max Verstappen in qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday. “It’s been a crazy year and a half,” said Hamilton, who last fronted the grid in the 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. He’s always up there, doing his thing!” Hamilton …

Formula 1 2023 British Grand Prix Race Results: Max Verstappen Wins For First Time At Silverstone Circuit
1 year, 6 months ago

Formula 1 2023 British Grand Prix Race Results: Max Verstappen Wins For First Time At Silverstone Circuit

ABP News  

Max Verstappen of Red Bull survived an early push from McLaren opponent Lando Norris to win the 2023 British Grand Prix at Silverstone, marking his maiden victory at this event and extending his current winning streak to six races. Norris took the lead from Verstappen soon after the start lights went green, with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri almost matching Verstappen, …

Formula 1: Verstappen wins Spanish GP to continue Red Bull sweep
1 year, 7 months ago

Formula 1: Verstappen wins Spanish GP to continue Red Bull sweep

The Hindu  

Defending double world champion Max Verstappen extended his lead in this year’s title race to 53 points on Sunday when he completed a hat-trick by driving his Red Bull to a masterful victory in the Spanish Grand Prix. The 25-year-old Dutchman led from lights to flag to come home 24 seconds ahead of revitalised seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton and George …

F1: Verstappen seals pole in Barcelona; Sainz second
1 year, 7 months ago

F1: Verstappen seals pole in Barcelona; Sainz second

The Hindu  

Max Verstappen sealed his fourth pole position of the season at the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona on Saturday. “The car was on rails,” said the happy Dutch driver, who took his first Formula One win at Barcelona’s Circuit de Catalunya in 2016 and also triumphed last year. “It was really enjoyable to drive today.” Verstappen’s teammate Sergio Perez couldn’t …

Monaco GP: Max Verstappen edges past Sergio Perez in final practice at the Monaco Grand Prix
1 year, 7 months ago

Monaco GP: Max Verstappen edges past Sergio Perez in final practice at the Monaco Grand Prix

The Hindu  

Max Verstappen topped the times ahead of Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez in Saturday’s eventful third and final practice at the Monaco Grand Prix which ended with a Lewis Hamilton crash. Defending double world champion and series leader Verstappen clocked the fastest lap in one minute 12.776 seconds to outpace Perez by 0.073s before the session was halted four minutes …

Sergio Perez on pole for Miami Grand Prix after Charles Leclerc crash in qualifying
1 year, 8 months ago

Sergio Perez on pole for Miami Grand Prix after Charles Leclerc crash in qualifying

The Independent  

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F1: Chaotic Australian Grand Prix reveals dilemma at the heart of F1’s future
1 year, 9 months ago

F1: Chaotic Australian Grand Prix reveals dilemma at the heart of F1’s future

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Formula 1: Red Bull's Max Verstappen wins chaotic Australian Grand Prix
1 year, 9 months ago

Formula 1: Red Bull's Max Verstappen wins chaotic Australian Grand Prix

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Melbourne: Max Verstappen held off a revived Lewis Hamilton to steer his Red Bull to a chaotic win at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday and tighten his grip on the world championship. Late drama The Red Bull triumph came despite unbelievable late drama that saw a red flag come out when Verstappen had a comfortable lead from Hamilton and …

Leclerc crashes out of Australia Grand Prix on first corner, Sainz penalty cap off dismal weekend for Ferrari
1 year, 9 months ago

Leclerc crashes out of Australia Grand Prix on first corner, Sainz penalty cap off dismal weekend for Ferrari

The Hindu  

A crash on the first corner for Charles Leclerc and a late penalty for Carlos Sainz at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday capped off a dismal weekend for Ferrari, with the Italian team well adrift of leaders Red Bull. and maybe then I can come back and talk.” “I think it’s too unfair and I don’t feel well to …

Formula 1: Red Bull’s Perez leads final day of F1 testing, Hamilton 2nd
1 year, 10 months ago

Formula 1: Red Bull’s Perez leads final day of F1 testing, Hamilton 2nd

The Hindu  

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez moved up the leaderboard as the sun went down to lead the third and final day of Formula One testing on Saturday. It underlined how strong Red Bull looks heading into next weekend’s season-opening race on the same Sakhir desert circuit in Bahrain. Alfa Romeo’s Valtteri Bottas was.52 behind Perez in third ahead of Ferrari …

Ferrari Formula 1 team profile, drivers, results: Everything you need to know
1 year, 10 months ago

Ferrari Formula 1 team profile, drivers, results: Everything you need to know

New York Times  

Nobody beats Ferrari when it comes to F1 history. Ferrari has gone 14 years without a drivers’ or constructors’ championship, and in recent seasons has consistently undercut strong cars and talented drivers with strategic mistakes and reliability issues. When reliability issues didn’t take Leclerc and his teammate Carlos Sainz off the track, the team’s strategic errors took them out of …

Thanks Seb: Tributes flow as Sebastian Vettel heads into final F1 race
2 years, 1 month ago

Thanks Seb: Tributes flow as Sebastian Vettel heads into final F1 race

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Sebastian Vettel heads into retirement with four drivers’ world titles, 53 race wins, 57 pole positions and a chorus of tributes ringing in his ears. After 15 years, 298 race starts with BMW Sauber, Toro Rosso, Red Bull, Ferrari and Aston Martin, he heads into retirement with four drivers’ world titles, 53 race wins, 57 pole positions and a chorus …

Lewis Hamilton desperate to see back of this season’s uncompetitive Mercedes
2 years, 1 month ago

Lewis Hamilton desperate to see back of this season’s uncompetitive Mercedes

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F1: Lewis Hamilton hints Max Verstappen is envious of his success after Brazil collision
2 years, 1 month ago

F1: Lewis Hamilton hints Max Verstappen is envious of his success after Brazil collision

The Independent  

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Safety car at Italian GP revives bad memories for Hamilton
2 years, 3 months ago

Safety car at Italian GP revives bad memories for Hamilton

China Daily  

Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton arrives after the drivers parade ahead of the Italian Formula One Grand Prix at the Autodromo Nazionale circuit in Monza on September 11, 2022. The race ended under the safety car, denying thousands of red-clad tifosi fans a grandstand finish between Formula One points leader Max Verstappen – who won the race – and Ferrari …

Italian Grand Prix LIVE: F1 updates as Verstappen wins with Leclerc and Russell on podium
2 years, 3 months ago

Italian Grand Prix LIVE: F1 updates as Verstappen wins with Leclerc and Russell on podium

The Independent  

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Italian GP: Lewis Hamilton to fight from the back after Monza grid penalty
2 years, 4 months ago

Italian GP: Lewis Hamilton to fight from the back after Monza grid penalty

The Hindu  

Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton is set to start Sunday's Italian Grand Prix from the back of the grid due to penalties for exceeding his season's power unit allocation. Mercedes said Hamilton, a five-time winner at Monza, would be using his fourth unit after damaging one at the Belgian Grand Prix when he collided with Alpine's Fernando Alonso …

Lewis Hamilton left FURIOUS as he finishes fourth at the Dutch GP
2 years, 4 months ago

Lewis Hamilton left FURIOUS as he finishes fourth at the Dutch GP

Daily Mail  

Max Verstappen turned the sky orange and Lewis Hamilton the air blue with the most expletive-laden rant of his Formula One career. While flares lit up Zandvoort in acclamation of the local hero’s victory in the Dutch Grand Prix, Hamilton was condemned to finish fourth after an extraordinary strategic blunder by his pit-wall boffins. Max Verstappen delivered home victory at …

Formula 1: Charles Leclerc calls for 'tear-offs' ruling as Ferrari bid to bounce back in Dutch Grand Prix 2022
2 years, 4 months ago

Formula 1: Charles Leclerc calls for 'tear-offs' ruling as Ferrari bid to bounce back in Dutch Grand Prix 2022

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Speaking to reporters ahead of this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix, the second race in a trio of events that wind up the European part of this year’s championship, the Ferrari driver made clear he did not blame his rival. Zandvoort: Charles Leclerc on Thursday called for a clear ruling to prevent drivers throwing visor ’tear-offs’ on the track during races, …

F1 | Hamilton, Alonso back off in war of words over Belgian GP crash
2 years, 4 months ago

F1 | Hamilton, Alonso back off in war of words over Belgian GP crash

The Hindu  

Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso eased off to avoid a prolonged war of words on Monday following their acrimonious collision in Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix. Mercedes' seven-time world champion and his one-time McLaren team-mate crashed on the opening lap with Hamilton forced to retire after an airborne ride over his rival's Alpine car. Lewis and Fernando reflect on their opening …

Formula 1: Max Verstappen leads 1-2 finish for Red Bull at Belgian Grand Prix to extend world championship lead
2 years, 4 months ago

Formula 1: Max Verstappen leads 1-2 finish for Red Bull at Belgian Grand Prix to extend world championship lead

Firstpost  

Max Verstappen started 14th on the grid but scorched through the field to cruise to victory ahead of team-mate Sergio Perez with Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz, who started on pole, in third. Spa-Francorchamps: Red Bull’s Max Verstappen extended his lead in the Formula One world championship with a crushing victory in the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday. Verstappen started 14th on …

‘What an idiot!’: Lewis Hamilton savaged by Fernando Alonso after Belgian Grand Prix collision
2 years, 4 months ago

‘What an idiot!’: Lewis Hamilton savaged by Fernando Alonso after Belgian Grand Prix collision

The Independent  

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Formula 1 2022: Second half of season starts with Belgian Grand Prix; Red Bull’s Verstappen and Ferrari’s Leclerc to go head to head for F1 title
2 years, 4 months ago

Formula 1 2022: Second half of season starts with Belgian Grand Prix; Red Bull’s Verstappen and Ferrari’s Leclerc to go head to head for F1 title

The Hindu  

After a month-long break, Formula 1 will reignite its 2022 season with three back-to-back races, starting with Belgian Grand Prix this weekend. But wrong strategic calls coupled with unreliable machinery held Leclerc back and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen began to assert himself in the title race. RELATED: FIVE FEATS FROM VETTEL’S F1 CAREER Max Verstappen digs in The reigning world …

Refreshed Leclerc eyes F1 comeback; Hamilton encouraged
2 years, 4 months ago

Refreshed Leclerc eyes F1 comeback; Hamilton encouraged

Associated Press  

Charles Leclerc really needed the Formula One break to clear his mind. Leclerc won two of the first three races for Ferrari as Verstappen’s Red Bull had reliability woes. “It’s going to be a very difficult challenge but I will believe in it until the very end.” Unless Verstappen is dogged by the reliability issues that led to two DNFs …

Analysis: Ferrari slips after massive blunders in France and Hungary
2 years, 5 months ago

Analysis: Ferrari slips after massive blunders in France and Hungary

The Hindu  

After Charles Leclerc won Red Bull’s home race in Austria, the Ferrari driver would have felt optimistic about his chances of winning the drivers’ championship despite being 38 points behind Max Verstappen, his chief rival. Driver error and the team’s failure to follow the right strategy strategy — once again — means Leclerc will return from the summer break 80 …

Leclerc crash hands Verstappen French Grand Prix 2022, 7th win of the season
2 years, 5 months ago

Leclerc crash hands Verstappen French Grand Prix 2022, 7th win of the season

The Hindu  

Championship leader Max Verstappen eased to a comfortable win in the French Grand Prix on Sunday after Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc crashed out while leading the race. Ferarri’s championship hopes took a big blow on the Paris Circuit Paul Ricard, when Charles Leclerc crashed out while leading from pole position Leclerc started in pole position and was leading up to the …

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