Mercedes dominates, Leclerc pessimistic: “Huge gap, there isn’t much we can do”
Charles Leclerc is quite pessimistic at the end of qualifying for the 2026 Australian GP, dominated by rivals Mercedes
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The first Q3 is a cold shower for Leclerc: “8 tenths is a significant gap, I am disappointed”
Ferrari’s Monegasque, Charles Leclerc, does not hide his disappointment at seeing the gaps from the Mercedes after the first qualifying session.
Mercedes scares Leclerc: “They are really very strong, more than I would have liked”
The FP2 session seems to have made the Monegasque reflect, as he highlighted the gap separating the SF-26 from Mercedes on race pace.
Leclerc: “Mercedes is stronger than us, for now. But let’s stay calm, it’s only the first race of the year”
Charles Leclerc believes that Mercedes starts the new generation of F1 cars as favorites. At least in Australia…
Lego creates the helmets of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton
Starting May 1st, the helmets of the two Ferrari drivers made by the Danish company will be on sale
Leclerc: “Cars are practically new here in Australia, 2026 will be a battle of developments”
Ferrari driver Leclerc arrived in Melbourne newly married and can’t wait to discover the potential of the SF-26
Leclerc shuts down criticism of the 2026 rules: “The driver’s head will count more than before, but the foot will not count less”
Charles Leclerc emphasized that the 2026 rules will not diminish the drivers’ speed; of course, the head will count more than before.
Changes to starts, Ferrari disagrees: “Surprised by the FIA, we made choices”
Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur and driver Charles Leclerc explain why Ferrari is against the change to the starting protocol
Hamilton and the rivalry with Leclerc: “My goal is not to divide the fans, Ferrari comes first”
Lewis Hamilton emphasized that he doesn’t take to the track to stay ahead of Leclerc because Ferrari comes first.
Ferrari third force? Leclerc: “Mercedes maybe a bit further ahead and also Red Bull a little bit above us I think”
Charles Leclerc is preparing to challenge for the Drivers’ World Championship at the wheel of the Ferrari SF-26 starting from the Australian GP