It is particularly impressive given Ferrari 's lack of pace earlier in the campaign. Many fans on social media have pointed this out, with some declaring that Leclerc is currently the second-best driver in the paddock behind only Max Verstappen.

The seven-time F1 world champion needs reinvigorating at Ferrari after a month of Mercedes misery but, as Kieran Jackson discusses, the Briton’s mentality could cause concern for the Scuderia ahead of

The 39-year-old is set to end his highly-fruitful 12-season spell with Mercedes after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend, joining Ferrari from 2025 in a last-ditch attempt to claim an unprecedented eighth world championship title.

Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur has zero concerns about Lewis Hamilton and his pace worries, pointing to Las Vegas as perceived evidence that this is a non-issue. Just one final race weekend remains for Hamilton before he bids farewell to Mercedes and becomes a Ferrari driver,