One of the best after the summer time, however it’s not enoughCharles Leclerc completed the 2024 season in third place within the drivers’ standings, 18 factors behind Lando Norris and 81 factors behind Max Verstappen, who claimed his fourth consecutive world championship. Along with teammate Carlos Sainz, the Monegasque got here near bringing the Constructors’ title to Maranello, however in the end, that championship additionally went elsewhere, with McLaren triumphing 26 years after their final success.
Statistics confirmed that within the closing 10 GPs after the summer time break, Charles Leclerc was the perfect and most constant driver on the grid, incomes 4 factors greater than Norris and 19 greater than Max Verstappen. Nevertheless, wanting again on the first a part of the season, it turns into clear that Charles Leclerc’s championship dream unraveled in 4 races, mockingly following his long-awaited victory on the Monaco GP. Between Canada, Spain, Austria, and Nice Britain – with 4 races and a Dash – Charles Leclerc managed to attain simply 12 factors.
Pos
Drivers
Factors (Spherical 9-12)
1
Max Verstappen
86
2
Lewis Hamilton
68
3
Lando Norris
58
4
George Russell
57
5
Oscar Piastri
53
6
Carlos Sainz
38
7
Nico Hulkenberg
16
8
Fernando Alonso
12
9
Lance Stroll
12
10
Charles Leclerc
12
A nightmare monthDuring that month, from June 9 to July 7, automobile #16 from Maranello misplaced 74 factors to Verstappen and 46 to Norris. Even Nico Hülkenberg, driving for Haas, scored extra factors (16) than Leclerc throughout that span. Whereas a drop in Ferrari’s efficiency was evident, Charles Leclerc was additionally struck by a streak of unhealthy luck in these 4 rounds: in Montreal, following a shocking Q2 elimination in qualifying, his engine failed; in Spain, there was a troublesome and controversial battle with Carlos Sainz within the early laps; in Austria, he collided with Oscar Piastri at Flip 1; and at Silverstone, a disappointing qualifying session and poor race technique left the 1997-born driver out of the factors.
It’s inconceivable to dwell on “what ifs,” however it appears seemingly that with out these 4 missteps, Charles Leclerc might have fought for the championship up till the ultimate GP of the season. It will seemingly be the important thing for the upcoming season, the place he’ll share the storage with Lewis Hamilton: avoiding even minor setbacks and aiming to duplicate his efficiency from the final 10 races of 2024 over your complete season. If he can obtain this, Charles Leclerc would possibly really set his sights on his first System 1 profession title.
Dec 23, 2024
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