What is the mark of a true World Champion? There are tangibles like points, podiums, and trophies. But there are drivers who, despite having all that, have never even been considered potential World Champions. What about the intangibles, like the composed personality of the racer when tough times don’t seem to go away? Such is Charles Leclerc‘s current state. Despite struggling with Ferrari, he is the sweetest person when interacting with his fans. And what better testimonial for his humility than from his biggest fan’s love and kind words for him?

If you have watched the Hugh Jackman starrer ‘Real Steel’, you might be familiar with ‘Atom’, the fighter robot. And how he was termed the ‘People’s Champion’. That is Leclerc for you. Though he is yet to write the next chapter of his story, Father Don Patrizio who is Leclerc’s biggest fan, has already declared him the ‘People’s Champion’.

Don Patrizio is a priest who went viral on social media after he met with the Monegasque driver. They met at the International go-kart circuit of Sarno on June 25. And after posting the photos that he clicked with Leclerc, he became the center of attention on social media for F1 fans. And the Ferrari racer then got a podium in Austria after that meet. So, fans lauded the priest even more and advised their idol to visit the priest more often.

When Patrizio was asked about his meeting with his idol, he heaped praise on Leclerc. Patrizio said, as quoted by Formula1.it, “It was immediately love at first sight. emotions and positive feelings pervaded my soul. He’s a kid with a constant smile, with extraordinary humility, availability, and seriousness, which in this world are not in the common vocabulary.”

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When these wholesome comments made it on Twitter, Tifosi joined Leclerc’s biggest fans in praising the Monegasque.

Fans Echo Father Don Patrizio as He Showers Love on Charles Leclerc

Leclerc hasn’t been having the best of time driving for Ferrari. The Iconic red color in F1 has one of the biggest fanbases. But that fanbase is also the one that is often most disappointed on race weekends. But it must have been a delight for Leclerc to meet his biggest fan. Such wholesome interactions are what make the world a better place.

Let’s have a look at what the fans had to say about this meet-cute:

The kind of words that Patrizio has used will make top authors in the world embarrassed. Such is the love that the fanbase feels for Charles Leclerc. After all, he has been through heaven and hell at Ferrari, but still keeps his head high and stays grounded.

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