F1
Charles Leclerc on the podium at Suzuka: "I sweated a bit during this race"
© Xavi Bonilla / DPPI
Although he certainly got the best start from the grid when the lights went out, Charles Leclerc Finishing third in this Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka was by no means guaranteed. Among the drivers somewhat caught out by the safety car deployment following Oliver Bearman's accident, the Monegasque driver remained unfazed, even demonstrating his ability to shine with daring overtakes on Lewis Hamilton or George Russell, to name just a few.
"I broke a bit of a sweat during this race," he remarked ironically when taking stock"We were unlucky with the safety car. I knew I'd be behind Kimi and Lewis, but I quickly told myself I had to push, and I also had to try and make my tires last. It wasn't as big a disadvantage as I thought. We only lost a few positions, but it was a fun race. It wasn't enough to catch Oscar, but it was a good race."
Third indeed, Charles Leclerc almost thought he could catch the driver McLaren ahead of him. A few hundred meters behind his rival at the end of the Grand Prix, the driver Classic Ferrari for sale He ultimately did not have the necessary pace to make up for his deficit, having already had to rebuild everything halfway through the race.
As the season draws to a close, with three Grands Prix taking place in Melbourne, Shanghai, and now Suzuka, the rider with number 16 finds himself third in the world championship. The best rider behind the unstoppable duo. Mercedes BenzCharles Leclerc now has 49 points, just ahead of Lewis Hamilton, who remains fourth. Still lacking straight-line speed, the Ferrari nevertheless confirms its ability to compete in battles, while the Tifosi's favorite continues to show consistency, race after race.
Mathieu Chambenoit
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Paul Lucas
30/03/2026 at 09:12 a.m.
I forgot to mention, Charles 3 and Lewis 6 (his rightful place, he also benefited from the safety car... but...) that's Ferrari today!!!
Creeping
29/03/2026 at 08:57 a.m.
Good evening, I'm Formula 1, I'm waiting for your reply, thank you in advance, sincerely.
Yves-Henri RANDIER
29/03/2026 at 04:06 a.m.
He might have been sweating a bit in his seat, but we certainly weren't sweating it out in front of the TV, with several completely artificial overtakes typical of yo-yo racing. As Fernand said, some corners at Suzuka have become charging stations, and it's fortunate that the chicane at the exit of the 130R still exists because it led to some enjoyable braking maneuvers.
eric stevens
29/03/2026 at 02:14 a.m.
Ferrari isn't that far away! He's right, it'll all come down to development, but that's not usually the Scuderia's strong point! It's going to be a long road to Miami!
Paul Lucas
29/03/2026 at 11:04 a.m.
And I suppose, no more friendly banter :):):)
Alain Féguenne (🇱🇺 Luxembourg)
29/03/2026 at 09:48 a.m.
Charles & Ferrari… B ravissimo 🇮🇹. This lunchtime… at Restaurant Montana it's going to be… fully booked ‼️ alainkf1@pt.lu