F1. Ranking of the drivers’ championship after Spain, Leclerc fallen before Monaco!
Terrible scenario for Charles Leclerc, who has led the Formula 1 driver classification since the start of the 2022 season! Knowing that the Ferrari driver deserved to arrive at home, in the Principality, at the helm of the championship…Yes, but the mechanics in a different decision, last Sunday in Barcelona. Indeed, the Monegasque had to throw in the towel when he led the event with ease, far ahead of his competitors. From now on, the French speaker is 6 points behind his rival, Max Verstappen, who is carrying out the excellent operation in Catalonia.
Charles Leclerc, an expensive abandonment
But behind, the Ferrari driver also sees getting closer to the teammate of the reigning world champion, Sergio Perez. Very consistent and close to Max Verstappen since the start of the year, the Mexican is only 19 points behind the Scuderia driver. On the other hand, on the Mercedes side, if George Russell can still hope to play for the title in the event of progression of his silver arrow (36 points behind), for Lewis Hamilton, it becomes complicated. Thus, after a collision in the first round last Sunday, the Englishman has 64 handicap units on his best enemy of 2021.
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Note, finally, the presence of Esteban Ocon in the top ten. In the absence of impressive performance and above all, a single-seater bike, the tricolor knows how to be reliable, while waiting for better days. Here is the full standings, after Barcelona.
1. Max Verstappen (NEL) 110 points
2. Charles Leclerc (MON) 104 points
3. Sergio Perez (MEX) 85 points
4. George Russell (GBR) 74 points
5. Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) 65 points
6. Lewis Hamilton (GBR) 46 points
7. Lando Norris (GBR) 39 points
8. Valtteri Bottas (FIN) 38 points
9. Esteban Ocon (FRA) 30 points
10. Kevin Magnussen (DEN) 15 points
11. Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) 11 points
12. Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) 11 points
13. Pierre Gasly (FRA) 6 points
14. Sebastian Vettel (GER) 4 points
15. Fernando Alonso (ESP) 4 points
16. Alexander Albon (THA) 3 points
17. Lance Stroll (CAN) 2 points
18. Zhou Guanyu (CHN) 1 pt
Article published on 05/23/2022 at 7:15 a.m.
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