"By the end of the last circus, it was quite clear that management at Ferrari had come to consider young Charles Leclerc as their number one driver, over four time World Champ and presumptive number one, Sebastian Vettel. It was no secret on the paddock from the people I still talk to. Vettel knew it, Leclerc knew it, everyone knew it. It has so come to pass."
"Sainz is leaving McLaren, who is poised to replace him for 2021 with Daniel Ricciardo. This is also a great move for McLaren, who sign up a true number one driver, with numerous F1 wins and podiums, to pair with the still quite young, but promising, Lando Norris. Take note: for 2021, McLaren starts getting Mercedes engines to pair with their already ridiculously good chassis. Don't sleep on McLaren."
Ferrari elevated Charles Leclerc as driving priority, prompting Sebastian Vettel's departure and the signing of Carlos Sainz for 2021. Sainz brings family motorsport pedigree and proven skill, and he has often been limited by inferior equipment; he will now drive a top car alongside Leclerc, creating an energized young pairing. McLaren will replace Sainz with Daniel Ricciardo and will receive Mercedes engines in 2021, pairing Ricciardo with Lando Norris and strengthening the team. Vettel's future remains uncertain despite his four world championships. The 2020 season start was postponed due to COVID-19.
Read at Emptywheel
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]