“Very Impressive” Mercedes Isn’t Sandbagging Anymore – Charles Leclerc
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The gap to Mercedes is greater than Ferrari's Charles Leclerc feared - but George Russell is taking nothing for granted
It's the start of class this weekend in Formula 1. And the Australian Grand Prix starts under good auspices for Ferrari. The Scuderia had suffered last year, especially at the end of the season. With the change of regulations, and the new single-seaters designed by all the stables, the men of Frédéric Vasseur have found a way back. Thus, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton achieved the two best times of the free practice session this Friday in Me…
Charles Leclerc admits aggressive FP2 changes for Ferrari SF-26 didn’t pay off in Australia
A strong start to the 2026 season The Australian Grand Prix weekend, and the 2026 F1 season, began in the best possible way for Charles Leclerc, who set the fastest time in FP1 ahead of his teammate Lewis Hamilton. In the second free practice session, the Ferrari driver matched his 1:20.2 from late morning but dropped to fifth overall, behind the other Ferrari, Oscar Piastri, and both Mercedes cars. Leclerc considers the Silver Arrows the most c…
Charles Leclerc fears ‘impressive’ Mercedes pace at F1 Australian GP
Charles Leclerc has revealed his fears about Mercedes’ pace at the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, despite a strong showing from Ferrari in Friday practice. Fresh from setting the fastest time at the close of pre-season testing, Leclerc hit the ground running in Australia, setting the fastest time in FP1. The SF-26 converted its pace from Bahrain, performing well on both long and short runs, fuelling further hopes of a Ferrari renaissance in 20…
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