F1 Drivers 2019

F1 drivers ahead of the first race of the 2019 season at Albert Park, Melbourne

  • Top row: Robert Kubica, George Russell, Daniil Kvyat, Alexander Albon, Antonio Giovinazzi, Kimi Raikkonen
  • Middle row: Sergio Perez, Lance Stroll, Carlos Sainz Jnr, Lando Norris, Romain Grosjean, Kevin Magnussen, Daniel Ricciardo, Nico Hulkenberg
  • Bottom row: Charles Leclerc, Sebastian Vettel, Lewis Hamilton, Valtteri Bottas, Pierre Gasly, Max Verstappen

In the near future, there will be some women among the all-male driver line up.

Charles LeClerc on Ferrari Team Orders

Leclerc: Obeying team orders will depend on situation (ESPN.com)

Asked if he would continue to obey team orders going forward, Leclerc said: "Depending on the situation.

"Obviously there will always be team orders in Formula One. But, yeah, it depends on the situation. In some situations I will."

I understand that sometimes team orders are necessary. However, I truly believe Ferrari have not made the right calls in all of the races so far this year where they have issued team orders.

I think Charles LeClerc has been doing better with his Ferrari than Sebastian Vettel. I think he had a real chance to challenge Mercedes AMG and of completing many podium finishes including first place.

I also think Valteri Bottas is driving much better this year and is able to challenge Lewis Hamilton for P1 but also finish first place in the races.