De la Rosa on what makes star F1 quartet special

Pedro de la Rosa has pinpointed just exactly what makes Fernando Alonso, Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc special.

Alonso and Hamilton have proven themselves some of the most gifted drivers in the sport and between them have a combined nine World Championships.

While Verstappen and Leclerc represent the next generation with the Dutchman already having one world title in the bag and the Ferrari driver currently in pole position to take home this year’s crown.

Signs that Leclerc is mastering the mental game

Hakkinen: 'Whining' Hamilton thinking of switch

Steiner confirms how Mazepin was sacked

Horner: F1 at the mercy of the producer's script in DTS

Red Bull can 'count on' engine issues being fixed

Surer: 'Sloppy assembly' may have caused Verstappen retirement

Russell’s shock at being P2 in the standings

Williams closing in on right operating window

Marko can’t say if Max’s new deal is the best-ever

Wolff calls for reform amidst Haas questions

De la Rosa, who competed in over 100 F1 races, was speaking to the F1 Nation podcast when he recalled an incident with Hamilton at the McLaren simulator in 2009.

With the arrival of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to the calendar for the first time, both he and Hamilton were spending some time getting familiar with the track.

The Spaniard arrived early and said he worked all morning before feeling comfortable.

This footage of Leclerc’s battle with Verstappen is absolutely incredible

(via @F1)pic.twitter.com/r1mdeUTmbw

— ESPN F1 (@ESPNF1) March 21, 2022

“I saw Lewis adapt to new tracks in the simulator, with exactly the same approach in getting used to a new track behind the wheel of a real car,” De La Rosa said.

“For example, it took me several work sessions to remember