Charles Leclerc himself reiterated it a number of instances in his post-race statements: not even he anticipated to complete the Qatar GP in second place given the pre-race outlook and the suggestions from the observe throughout earlier classes.
Ferrari, nevertheless, capitalized on the Security Automotive intervals and Lando Norris’s penalty to safe the second step of the rostrum, simply behind a dominant Max Verstappen who overcame his personal qualifying penalty. The Monegasque driver is now solely eight factors behind Lando Norris with one race left in a season that might nonetheless carry pleasure to Ferrari followers.
Ferrari heads to Abu Dhabi with the prospect to say a Constructors’ Championship title that has eluded them for 16 years. A outcome that appeared unimaginable earlier than the season started has more and more turn into a tangible objective for your entire workforce.
*Marca* praises Charles Leclerc Charles Leclerc’s near-flawless race earned him compliments from the Spanish newspaper *Marca*, historically aligned with Carlos Sainz. Within the common post-weekend evaluation, Spanish journalist Marco Canseco used glowing phrases to explain Charles Leclerc’s efficiency, although he additionally included a refined jab.
“Leclerc drove masterfully, and that is definitely his finest season of his profession,” reads *Marca*. “Regardless of the tears (a reference to a few of Leclerc’s complaints, editor’s word), when impressed, he’s undoubtedly among the best drivers on the grid.” – the Spanish media admitted – He held off each Russell and Piastri in an amazing race that leaves him eight factors behind Norris. Moreover, plainly if he finishes second within the standings, he’ll obtain a bonus of roughly 5 million {dollars},” Spanish journalist Marco Canseco concluded.
Dec 2, 2024
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