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The Leclerc moment that suggests F1 is too easy

Social media footage of Charles Leclerc driving one-handed and flat-out at Suzuka last weekend has reignited the debate over whether Formula 1 has become too easy - but is it as simple as that?

There are not many places on the Formula 1 calendar that spark a glint in the eyes of drivers like Suzuka.

The sweeping Esses, the two Degners, Spoon and 130R all bring their own unique challenges. And then when you add in the old school grass and gravel runoff areas, it takes it to a new level.

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Author Jonathan Noble

Jonathan Noble is Motorsport.com’s Formula 1 editor. Having graduated from University of Sussex Jonathan worked for sports news agency Collings Sports reporting on F1, F3, touring cars and other sports, with articles appearing in The Daily Telegraph, The Independent, Reuters, Autosport and other publications. In 1999 he moved to Haymarket Publishing to become a senior editor at Autosport Special Projects, and one year later he became Autosport’s grand prix editor. In 2015 he moved to Motorsport Network, becoming the F1 editor for Motorsport.com. He is also a member of the Guild of Motoring Writers, and sits on the FIA Media Council.