Ferrari, the top team with closest drivers in terms of performance and results. Ferrari, the top team with closest drivers in terms of performance and results.

Leaving aside the teams in the lower part of the midfield or those who have collected only a few points like Haas, Williams and Alfa Romeo, only Ferrari has a pair of drivers who are working at the same speed and who are benefiting from a common commitment. Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc, except for any unpredictable events, find themselves close on track by now in all race weekends. More than the McLaren Norris-Ricciardo duo, with the Brit definitely more on the ball. More than Vettel-Stroll, with the German who is starting to become the leader of Aston Martin. More than Alonso-Ocon, who have alternating moments.

“In a technical sport like F1, a driver can only be compared on equal terms with his teammate. And Carlos Sainz, after his first eight Grands Prix with Ferrari, is just eight points behind Charles Leclerc. In proportion, it is the smallest difference between garage neighbors on the entire grid.” – Spanish newspaper As wrote.

“It’s not easy for me to be on Charles’ level, that’s clear. There is a work behind it and an adaptation process that I enjoy as a driver and that I want to do as quickly as possible. In the end, the league position is an indicator, but that’s not all. There are races like Paul Ricard where we were in front and then we finished outside the points when we could have done so much. Now I have to focus on what I can add, but we also need to be able to replicate the Styrian race, perfect with the tires and the strategy. I want to have a race that allows me to be as consistent as I was at McLaren and take advantage of all the opportunities.” – Carlos Sainz told the Spanish newspaper.

“We got along pretty well from the start. Carlos is very important to me, I learned a lot from his way of working. And he motivates me to go a little further in everything. If one day we will fight for a title, I don’t know how it will go. But I think we have a similar way of thinking, sharing is good for everyone and we interact to make the car faster.” – said Charles Leclerc in an interview for L’Equipe, confirming a positive team spirit in Ferrari.