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The better driver at Ferrari this season has undeniably been Charles Leclerc. Sebastian Vettel is suffering a rough patch at the Prancing Horse. However, the conditions are unsuitable for him. Ferrari have been paying more attention to Leclerc, considering the fact that he is the ‘man of the future’.
Leclerc on Lewis Hamilton aiming for Schumacher’s record
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All the teams are gearing up for the weekend in Russia at the Sochi Autodrom. Amidst all the hubbub, Charles Leclerc was asked about his views on Lewis Hamilton aiming for Schumacher’s record. The Monegasque’s answer melted hearts.
“Lewis deserved this record. He was extremely consistent over the past few years and always fought for top positions. On the one hand, it is of course sad that Michael’s record is being set, but Lewis has worked for it and I’m happy for him if he should make it,” said Leclerc.
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Charles Leclerc has always looked up to Lewis Hamilton for racing. So much so he that he tries to model his lifestyle to be like that of Hamilton. Recently, he expressed his wish to have a fashion brand as Hamilton does.
“I have spoken to Lewis very briefly [about fashion], congratulated him for his new collection. He’s doing a great job with the brand, and I quite like what he’s doing. It’s definitely something I’d like to do further down the road,” Leclerc revealed to F1’s official website.
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Ferrari had an unfortunate Sunday at Mugello again!
Leclerc was further questioned about his weekend at Mugello. The team along with the racers had a pleasing Saturday. However, their Sunday was no different from other race days. Though Leclerc gathered some speed, others soon overtook him.
“It always feels very good to be a Ferrari driver, especially when the race is a home game. But the performance wasn’t what we wanted it to be, and it’s difficult right now. I had a good Saturday, which was great, but on Sunday it was a lot more difficult,” admitted the young Monegasque.
As Charles pointed out, the performance felt 10 times worse because it was at home. The Ferrari chief has said that Ferrari is having a tough time, but it will soon regain its colossal form.
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