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Charles Leclerc Continues to “Daydream” After 2022 Ferrari F1 Nightmare

Published 12/23/2022, 6:55 AM EST

A dream start to a nightmarish finish is how we can sum up Ferrari‘s 2022 campaign. However, going into the new season with a change in management, the Italian outfit will aim higher. Especially Charles Leclerc, as the Monegasque outlines his ambitions for the upcoming season during an award ceremony.

The ambition and the aim for 2023 are clear: become a Formula 1 world champion. It will take a monumental effort to beat the likes of Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton to the task. However, the Monegasque is obsessed with the idea of winning the championship, as he disclosed in the 2022 Autosprint award ceremony reported by Corriere dello Sport.

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Leclerc disclosed Ferrari’s approach to the upcoming season and his relationship with the team. “We hope to win the world championship. We’re working 300%. It was a good year but we want to improve. I grew up karting. I’ve always got on well with Italians, so there’s a very strong connection with the team,” he said.

More importantly, he disclosed his obsession with the Formula 1 championship title. He said, “I don’t dream often at night but I daydream a lot & my dream is to become a world champion. It’s a fixed thought in my head.”

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This isn’t the first time Leclerc has disclosed his ambition for the championship either. He has even demanded better output to maximize the chances for a championship in 2023, especially after the missed opportunities in 2022.

However, the Monegasque is aware the task of winning the championship in 2023 will not be straightforward. Additionally, he is sure Red Bull won’t be their sole rival in 2023.

Charles Leclerc believes Mercedes will be up there to fight for the championship in 2023

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The 2022 regulations aimed at making racing more competitive but have failed to do so. Instead, in 2022, the teams were spread out with Red Bull and Ferrari at the top.

However, Leclerc believes in 2023, Mercedes will join the top three. “I do believe that Mercedes will be in the fight. Another team? I haven’t seen signs yet maybe to believe that another team will join the top three, but Mercedes will definitely be there next year with a very strong car,” he said during the FIA Gala Night as reported by PlanetSport.

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This scenario seems more likely than any other team fighting for the championship. Regardless, the Monegasque has only one aim and he will do everything to achieve his target. Do you think Leclerc will win the 2023 championship?

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Mahim Suhalka is an F1 Author at EssentiallySports. This Sports Management post-graduate is an ardent supporter of the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team and their lead driver, Lewis Hamilton. The fact that Lewis dominated one of the most expensive sports in the world for all these years, despite his humble beginnings, has been a huge inspiration for Mahim and has made him a tenured fan of the competitive sport itself.

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Varunkumaar Chelladurai

Charles Leclerc Continues to “Daydream” After 2022 Ferrari F1 Nightmare

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