Season snapshot · 2022
Source: Jolpica F1 API- WDC finish
- P2
- Wins
- 3
- Podiums
- 11
- Points
- 308
- DNFs
- 3
- Constructor
- Scuderia Ferrari
Race-by-race
| Race | Grid | Finish | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | P1 | P1 | 26 |
| Saudi Arabian | P2 | P2 | 19 |
| Australian | P1 | P1 | 26 |
| Emilia Romagna | P2 | P6 | 8 |
| Miami | P1 | P2 | 18 |
| Spanish | P1 | Turbo | 0 |
| Monaco | P1 | P4 | 12 |
| Azerbaijan | P1 | Power unit | 0 |
| Canadian | P19 | P5 | 10 |
| British | P3 | P4 | 12 |
| Austrian | P2 | P1 | 25 |
| French | P1 | Accident | 0 |
| Hungarian | P3 | P6 | 8 |
| Belgian | P15 | P6 | 8 |
| Dutch | P2 | P3 | 15 |
| Italian | P1 | P2 | 18 |
| Singapore | P1 | P2 | 18 |
| Japanese | P2 | P3 | 15 |
| United States | P12 | P3 | 15 |
| Mexican | P7 | P6 | 8 |
| São Paulo | P5 | P4 | 12 |
| Abu Dhabi | P3 | P2 | 18 |
Charles Leclerc's 2022 Formula 1 season at Scuderia Ferrari was defined by a compelling initial championship challenge that gradually unraveled amidst a confluence of strategic errors, reliability setbacks, and the relentless development pace of Red Bull Racing.
Going in
The 2022 season marked a significant technical reset for Formula 1, introducing the tunnel-floor ground-effect regulations and 18-inch wheels, designed to promote closer racing. For Leclerc, entering his fourth full season with Ferrari, it presented an opportunity to leverage his proven qualifying speed and race craft in a potentially competitive package. After seasons like Charles Leclerc — 2021 season, where Ferrari was building towards this new era, expectations were high for the F1-75. The initial testing suggested Ferrari had indeed produced a strong contender, setting the stage for Leclerc to vie for a championship bid, a prospect that had been elusive since his Charles Leclerc — 2019 season debut with the team.
How it played out
Leclerc commenced the season with immediate authority, securing victories at the Bahrain Grand Prix and the Australian Grand Prix, alongside a second-place finish in Saudi Arabia. This strong opening saw him establish a significant lead in the Drivers' Championship. However, the momentum began to shift. The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix saw a late error drop him from podium contention to sixth. Reliability issues then surfaced, notably a turbo failure in Spain while leading and a power unit retirement in Azerbaijan, both costing valuable points.
Ferrari's strategic decisions also came under scrutiny, particularly at races like the Monaco Grand Prix, where a pole position start translated into a fourth-place finish due to misjudged pit calls. Despite these setbacks, Leclerc demonstrated resilience, delivering a dominant victory at the Austrian Grand Prix. The mid-season, however, saw a critical turning point with an accident while leading the French Grand Prix, further eroding his championship hopes.
Throughout the year, Leclerc consistently outperformed his teammate Carlos Sainz in qualifying, often extracting the maximum from the F1-75. While Sainz secured his maiden F1 victory, Leclerc's 3 wins and 11 podiums ultimately placed him second in the World Drivers' Championship with 308 points, a testament to his individual performance despite the challenges faced by the Scuderia.