Sebastian Vettel is told early on that his contract will not be renewed for 2021, and it’s Charles Leclerc who secures 98 of the team’s 131 points. Sink to their worst performance in four decades, failing to win a race, scoring just three podiums and falling to sixth in the standings. New arrival Carlos Sainz outscores Charles Leclerc, the Spaniard taking four podiums to his team mate’s one.
Still no sign of a title challenge, but strong year-on-year improvement lifts them clear of McLaren for P3 overall, with more than double their 2020 points tally. Carlos Sainz scores first career win, at Silverstone. However, mix of driver error, reliability issues and strategy missteps ultimately consign them to distant runners-up spot behind Red Bull. Head title race early season, with Charles Leclerc winning two of the three opening races. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) © 2023 Getty Images (Photo by Peter Fox/Getty Images) © 2023 Getty ImagesīAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - MARCH 04: Carlos Sainz of Spain driving (55) the Ferrari SF-23 on track during final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on Main Bahrain, Bahrain. (Photo by Mario Renzi - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images) © 2023 Formula One World Championship LimitedīAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - MARCH 04: Carlos Sainz of Spain and Ferrari prepares to drive in the garage during final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on Main Bahrain, Bahrain. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images) © 2023 Formula One World Championship LimitedīAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - MARCH 05: Charles Leclerc of Monaco and Ferrari prepares to drive on the grid during the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on Main Bahrain, Bahrain. (Photo by Dan Istitene - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images) © 2023 Formula One World Championship LimitedīAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - MARCH 05: Charles Leclerc of Monaco driving the (16) Ferrari SF-23 on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on Main Bahrain, Bahrain. BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - MARCH 05: Charles Leclerc of Monaco and Ferrari prepares to drive on the grid during the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on Main Bahrain, Bahrain.
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