Leclerc: Vettel, Sainz not the only hard workers
Date published:
May 4 2021
Charles Leclerc said he is “getting used” to hard-working drivers at Ferrari, but his different approach does not mean less commitment.
Recently Sainz discussed his regular visits to Ferrari’s Maranello factory, so many that in the early stages the team were not sure what to do with him.
But while Leclerc is fully aware of how hard Sainz works, it is not the first time he has seen a strong work ethic in a team-mate, saying Sebastian Vettel was also a hard worker.
Nor does he believe it reflects badly on his own approach in any way. The Monegasque driver may not be ever-present at the factory, but the same methods do not work for every driver in his eyes.
Who were the winners and losers of the Portuguese Grand Prix?
02-05-2021 20:35
It may not have possessed the drama of Bahrain or Imola, but the 2021 Portuguese Grand Prix certainly provided food for thought in the title battle, and the fight to be top of the midfield. There was no rain to disrupt the action like in Italy, and the race seemed to be more based upon strategy than pure pace, with Red Bull s decision to pit Max Verstappen before Valtteri Bottas paying off for the Dutchman.
However, it was Lewis Hamilton who was victorious in Portimao and the win ensured he extended his lead over Verstappen. You can read our overall report of the race here, but which other drivers impressed around the 66-lap race, and who failed to deliver?
Leclerc surprised ‘yes and no’ by Ferrari’s form
Date published:
April 30 2021
Charles Leclerc says he is, and he isn’t, surprised by Ferrari’s upturn in form with the Scuderia in the points in Bahrain and Imola.
After last year’s disappointment, a year in which Ferrari managed just five double points-hauls, this season the Italian stable is two from two.
Leclerc and his new team-mate Carlos Sainz scored in both the Bahrain and Emilia Romagna races with the latter seeing both drivers finish inside the top five.
Asked for his thoughts on Ferrari’s improved form, Leclerc said: “Surprised, yes and no.
Portuguese Grand Prix: Friday Press Conference
30 April, 2021
Full transcript from the FIA-hosted Friday press conference at Algarve International Circuit on day one of the Portuguese Grand Prix, round three of the 2021 Formula 1 World Championship.
PART ONE
Featuring Toto Wolff (Mercedes), Christian Horner (Red Bull Racing), Zak Brown (McLaren).
Q: Zak, you published a letter yesterday outlining what you feel needs to happen to continue Formula 1’s growth. Why did you feel the need to write that now?
Zak BROWN: Well, I think Formula 1 is on a great trajectory. Liberty has done an excellent job since they have acquired the sport, of continuing to move us forward. We have a variety of new agreements in place, which I think are all much better than they have been previously – but I think we still have a long way to go. I’m excited about all the opportunities Formula 1 has ahead of it – but I think it’s important as CEO of McLaren and very committed to the sport that w