But with Leclerc winning two of the first three grands prix and racing out to a 34-point lead over his nearest rival, 60-odd up on Max Verstappen, Binotto should have heeded the call to back the Monégasque driver. By the time, three races later, Verstappen had snatched the lead in Spain, Binotto should’ve re-evaluated his stance.
This season if – and it’s a big if – Ferrari are able to resolve last year’s troubles then new team principal Vasseur needs to pick a number one, and sooner rather than later because there’s no doubting Red Bull already have theirs – and it’s the driver with the big ‘1’ on his car. But whoever they back, they should probably expect the other won’t be around come 2025. Leclerc and Sainz are out of contract at the end of next season and, while Sainz has yet to enter the rumour mill, already there is speculation about Leclerc.
And according to Felipe Massa, he’s also “one of the greatest” on today’s grid. No one is saying that about Sainz.
WHERE SHOULD HE GO? 😂 Verstappen at BRB Russell at Mercedes Norris at McLaren (Piastri) Ocon Gasly at Alpine These articles are stupid!
He already is the number one driver. And he would never behave like Lewis Hamilton.
What a garbage article. Just a PR piece for Charles
Nope, Carlos is a great driver and he deserves equal spot. Ferrari issue has always been internal politics, if Charles wants to go, then so be it, his choices are limited, and right now no open seats
As long as they don’t muck about like they did in silverstone it’ll be fine, Charles is fastest enough to not need the no 1 driver treatment most of the time.
There shouldn't be a No.1 driver in a team until there needs to be. Let them race.
Disagree, he needs to make himself number one
Why though? He hasn’t been consistent enough. Naming him number 1 just hamstrings Carlos who could end up putting the jigsaw together. The driver I don’t understand his Norris…. Wasting his career at McLaren. Should have tried to move to Ferrari, RB or Merc.
More about Leclerc’s ego then. He still has much to prove if he wants to show he’s the number one driver in the team.
Absolutely, for Leclerc he's on one of the best 3 teams, could he go to Redbull and win multiple team titles?
They don't have to 'pick him.' It'll work itself out naturally. It usually does. He's miles ahead of Sainz, so I don't even understand why this would come up.
No risk. There isn't anywhere for LeClerc to go for at least 2 more years (Mercedes). Unless one of the midfield teams levels up.
The problem with that theory is Leclerc and Sainz are incredibly evenly matched, Carlos could quite easily get the upper hand, then what happens?
It was incredibly frustrating to see Binotto last year never support Leclerc in a title bid and instead focus on giving Sainz a helping hand as the article says. It’s for that reason so many fans want to see Leclerc now get that number 1 status under Fred. He earned it last year.
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I disagree, Charles_Leclerc needs to learn to fight and not expect preferential treatment. He did nothing but complain throughout the entire 2022 season. He expected to be prioritized. Suck it up buttercup, if you were in any other sport you would need to fight for your place.
NO! Ferrari needs to find a diffrent strategie
What if Carlossainz55 starts beating Leclerc during the early races of 2023? That would burn all theories. And *if* that happens, it won't be such a pain for Ferrari to see Charlie go (I love them both, just toying with an idea)
Ferrari is the only top team that doesn't focus on the best driver and repeatedly gives him the worst strategy. You don't win like that.
If he’s serious about winning the championship he can only go to either Red Bull or Mercedes where he’ll automatically be no2. So what’s better ? A little competition from Sainz or a guaranteed 2nd spot ?
Carlos.
It's not only abt a risk of losing Leclerc but a risk of losing championship. If they understand how the current point system works they won't delay any chances to grab the win as many as possible. That's why RB and Merc use team order
But he is the 1
What _competetive_ team has a 1 driver slot available that Charles would fit better than their current 1?
Doesn't matter, he naturally will be their 1
For everyone saying they should not have a nr1 or wait until halfway through the season: just say you don't want Ferrari to win 💀💀💀
Well I wouldn't make that call until a least the halfway point of the season. In my opinion Carlos could be ahead in the points.
In a full season a lot of things can happen, you cant defined all the team around one driver. Carlos is very consistent driver. I remembered 2016. Lewis was the fastest of the two Merc drivers but Rosberg was very consistent and won the title. It could happen again with Sainz.
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