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Charles Leclerc, smiling after the Chinese Grand Prix: "I loved it!"
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Charles Leclerc did not reach the podium for the second consecutive time in this 2026 season. Formula 1But at least he was sporting the same smile after the Chinese Grand Prix. Fourth at the finish, having been third for a long time, the driver Classic Ferrari for sale did not deserve to lose, fighting bravely to try and regain a Lewis Hamilton unleashed in this second round of the year.
"I loved it! I'm sure Fred didn't love it and that the other team members were probably a bit stressed during the race." he quipped to Canal+. Honestly, it's cool to see a Formula 1 car like this in a race.
Still lagging behind in terms of pure race pace, the Monegasque driver focused primarily on qualifying, which was once again penalizing the rest of the grid. This was likely a topic discussed between those involved. In qualifying, it's different. Talking with the other drivers, we're all in the same boat, we'd need to make some changes. he clarified. "Anyway, I really enjoyed the race. In Australia, yesterday in the Sprint, today in the race… Today Lewis was simply faster from start to finish. He was on another level this weekend. Well done to him, I'm happy for his podium finish. Of course, I'm disappointed not to be there myself, but that's how it goes. I'll work to be better on this circuit."
Leclerc congratulates Hamilton
Finally, Charles Leclerc didn't hesitate to defend his British teammate, expressing great optimism about the future of these new technical regulations. Offering hope, but above all, options for the contenders, this new era certainly doesn't see any Scuderia driver resigned to finishing behind the leaders. Mercedes Benz.
“Since the start of the season, Lewis has been incredibly fast. He was also fast last year, but the cars were very different. It’s great that we at least have both cars here. With these new regulations, there’s really something to be done when you’re battling with the drivers at the front. Lewis and I having the opportunity to constantly attack the Mercedes is a positive thing.”
From March 26 to 29, Japan will host the third round of this Formula 1 season. An opportunity for Ferrari to once again look Mercedes in the eye, on a track very different from the previous two.
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Herve 06
15/03/2026 at 02:32 a.m.
It's surprising to hear Charles Leclerc happy after being beaten by his teammate. I believe this is a first. Let's hope these good relations between teammates continue. It will probably be more complicated if Ferrari joins Mercedes.
Yves-Henri RANDIER
15/03/2026 at 01:19 a.m.
It's interesting to note the battery status on the onboard cameras and see how the pilots use this electrical energy differently, even if it has a somewhat artificial aspect that deviates from pure piloting.