News Details
Leclerc pushing Ferrari engineers "hard" already, says Binotto
Charles Leclerc has already established a "good starting point" following his Ferrari debut in Australia, and the youngster is already pushing its engineers "hard", according to team boss Mattia Binotto. Leclerc was signed to replace the ageing Kimi Raikkonen, who incidentally went to Alfa Romeo Racing (formerly Sauber) in Leclerc's place. The 21-year-old Monegasque driver managed a P5 finish in Melbourne - but it could've been more if it wasn't for team orders that told Leclerc to slow down and hold position rather than challenge his new team-mate Sebastian Vettel - who was struggling for pace. Asked by Autosport to sum up Leclerc's first weekend as a Ferrari...
Full Story »
Full Story »
6y ago from GPBlog.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Ferrari boss says 'team player' Leclerc enjoyed strong...
©Ferrari Phillip van Osten 18/03/2019 at 14:3818/03/2019 at 14:38...
6y ago from F1i.com
Mattia Binotto lauds team player Charles Leclerc on...
Ferrari Team Principal Mattia Binotto heaped praise on Charles...
6y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Ferrari delighted with Leclerc's first grand prix
Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto has insisted he is happy with Charles Leclerc...
6y ago from GPBlog.com
Binotto explains Ferrari's early use of team orders
Mattia Binotto felt it was 'wiser to take no chances' in Melbourne,...
6y ago from PlanetF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Manuel Gonzalez prevails in twice red-flagged Thai...
Manuel Gonzalez earned the first victory of the 2026 Moto2 season in a...
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
MotoGP Thailand GP: Marco Bezzecchi rebounds to win,...
No description available...
9m ago from Motorsport.com
Marco Bezzecchi claims flag-to-flag Thai MotoGP...
Marco Bezzecchi delivered a commanding flag-to-flag victory for Aprilia...
8m ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
MotoGP riders have their say on controversial Marc...
No description available...
21h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
IndyCar St. Petersburg – Qualifying Results
25 drivers of the NTT IndyCar Series took to the streets of St....
9h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Dale Coyne relishes 'extraordinary' double Fast 6...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Scott McLaughlin earns IndyCar St. Pete pole, Coyne...
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
Marcus Ericsson encouraged by Will Power’s input at...
Marcus Ericsson has a new team-mate this year in Will Power, and the...
14h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Lancia rally legend Sandro Munari passes away aged 85
No description available...
15h ago from Motorsport.com
Why Esapekka Lappi was so happy at WRC Rally Sweden
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Acropolis Rally's Thursday parc ferme will be on a boat
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Building on the derby win as Chelsea visit
Morning. After a rare midweek off, we're back in action this afternoon as...
1h ago from Arseblog.com
Arsenal’s £75m summer transfer plan in jeopardy...
Arsenal are hoping to sign Newcastle United attacker Anthony Gordon at the...
29m ago from CaughtOffside.com
Sources: Arsenal and Chelsea move for 60m Frenchman...
PSG’s rising star Senny Mayulu has hit a stalemate in contract extension...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
This 'unbelievable' star a better option than Sandro...
Former Arsenal star Anders Limpar has suggested that the Gunners don't...
18h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Lando Norris issues McLaren rally call over F1 title defence
Lando Norris enters the 2026 F1 season aiming to... Read More »
38m ago from RacingNews365.com
2026 regulations could upend Formula 1 as we head to...
Chaotic starts, tricky overtaking, lifting off on... Read More »
1h ago from GrandPrix247.com
Martin Brundle says there is no clear favorite Formula 1...
The top four Formula 1 teams, Ferrari, Mercedes,... Read More »
48m ago from GrandPrix247.com
