Leclerc on the brink of smashing two F1 records

Charles Leclerc has picked up 71 factors from a potential 78 to this point this season and will quickly maintain a record-breaking tally.

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Charles Leclerc might go away Imola having damaged two F1 information, if his Emilia Romagna Grand Prix weekend proves to be faultless.

The Ferrari driver has already constructed up a 34-point lead within the World Championship, with two wins to his identify after three races.

His near-perfect begin to the season has seen him pocket 71 factors from a potential 78 – and with the primary F1 Dash of the season set to be held this weekend, there’s potential for him so as to add greater than ever to his tally.

If occasions go his means, Leclerc might maintain probably the most factors ever after 4 rounds of an F1 season (105), together with probably the most commanding lead (43+ factors).

Rosberg's file there for the taking

The present file is held by Nico Rosberg who, after profitable the primary 4 rounds of the 2016 season, was 43 factors away from title rival Lewis Hamilton with 105 factors to his identify.

His exceptionally-high factors tally – and file – was helped by 2010’s change to the points-scoring system that noticed the reward for victory lifted to 25 factors.

From 2019 onwards, an additional level has been awarded for the motive force who has accomplished the quickest lap of the race (as long as they place inside the highest 10 come the chequered flag).

And because of the F1 Dash, Leclerc has extra factors than ever earlier than out there to him through the first 4 race weekends of 2022.

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Drivers' World Championship lead after 4 races (since 2010)

*If Leclerc wins the F1 Dash, the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and completes the quickest lap of the race.

Omens wanting constructive for Leclerc

For the reason that present points-scoring system was launched, solely 5 instances has a driver boasted a factors lead larger than 15 following the opening 4 races of a brand new season. On all 5 events, that driver has gone on the be topped World Champion.

Nevertheless, solely on 4 of these events has the motive force proved uncatchable, with Rosberg having been reeled in and handed by Hamilton in 2016 earlier than the German returned to the highest by the tip of the season.

Leclerc has the potential to interrupt Rosberg’s file this weekend, ought to he romp to finish glory on Ferrari’s dwelling soil.

However, with the 34 factors up for grabs matching that of his present World Championship lead, a failure to attain at Imola might see his total benefit worn out.

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