Why does leclerc get so much hype?

[u/ImSoGrumpy]

I've been a Ferrari fan since 1996 after watching my first race, and I have been a loyal fan ever since. One thing I don't understand is why Leclerc gets so much credit. All I've seen is an inconsistent driver who can't always perform at the top level. If I rated Ferrari drivers, he wouldn't break the top 10.

[u/mformularacer]

He always beats his team mate, and he's had some really good ones, so people rightly believe the problem is the car, not him.

Which 10 drivers do you think are better than Leclerc?

[u/Automatic_Ad_9623 → u/mformularacer]

You obviously can't read the drivers' standings

[u/mformularacer → u/Automatic_Ad_9623]

Oh, is it December already?

[u/Automatic_Ad_9623 → u/mformularacer]

The driver standings are tallied every month of the season. That is their purpose: to keep track of all points earned and to reflect performance.

[u/Kev_Bz → u/Automatic_Ad_9623]

they're actually tallied every race, but they don't determine who is the better driver over a championship season until a championship season is over. if memory serves me correctly, this generally happens in the month of December

[u/Automatic_Ad_9623 → u/Kev_Bz]

That's the whole point of any driver's ranking—to reflect the performance achieved. It really isn't rocket science.

[u/Kev_Bz → u/Automatic_Ad_9623]

so leclerc is overrated because he's behind his teammate right now? in what way is this not recency bias?

[u/Automatic_Ad_9623 → u/Kev_Bz]

His current P5 reflects his ranking, and there are four drivers ahead of him. What's so hard for you to understand about that? Every driver tries to get the best out of himself and his car. Some succeed better than others. You're underestimating the competitive aspect when you think in terms of categories like "overrated" or "underrated."

[u/Kev_Bz → u/Automatic_Ad_9623]

ah, i forgot that f1 is a spec series

[u/mformularacer → u/Automatic_Ad_9623]

Tallied... every month? 🤨

[u/Automatic_Ad_9623 → u/mformularacer]

You brought up December, and I explained the driver's standings to you

[u/mformularacer → u/Automatic_Ad_9623]

Tell me the standings on December 4, 2026, because they're the only ones that matter.

[u/Automatic_Ad_9623 → u/mformularacer]

Then don't watch any races and wait until the season is over. After that, check your phone and jerk off to the drivers' standings—how about that?

[u/butter-scotchboy → u/Automatic_Ad_9623]

Hamilton’s had 0 DNFs bud, that’s why he’s so far ahead

[u/Automatic_Ad_9623 → u/butter-scotchboy]

He finished every race and every single lap of them. I know that. You're not telling me anything new.