The 2020 season has been rough for Ferrari. Tattered with issues right from the very first race, Ferrari is riding rough this season. However, even amidst the darkness, young Charles Leclerc has been the beacon of hope. Team Principal Mattia Binotto believes that he holds the ability to retrace the paths of Michael Schumacher.

Leclerc has been with Ferrari since 2016. Joining the Ferrari Driver Academy, he worked his way up the ladder. A successful season in Sauber in 2018, saw Scuderia Ferrari scoop him up for the 2019 season. Growing up under the boughs of Ferrari, Leclerc has taken baby steps in Formula 1 world. However, he is well aware of the value of Ferrari and aims to fetch maximum results for them.

“He grew up with us. He knows the values ​​of Ferrari and is very close to us. He’s part of our special family, and he knows it too”, Binotto stated.

Charles Leclerc joined the Italian side when they are struggling to fight the Championship race. However, even amidst all difficulties, Leclerc stepped up and owned the races. His fighting mentality and never give up attitude sets him apart from his contemporaries.

 “I think that one day he will be able to say: ‘These difficulties were useful to me,’. He has the talent and is growing into a leader in these difficult times.”

Michale Schumacher is an absolute legend. His legacy for Ferrari and Formula 1 is not unknown. Very rarely do we see any youngster being compared with him. However, Leclerc’s racing style and the zeal to win have already brought forth his comparison with Schumacher.

“I often talk to him about Schumacher, who joined the team in 1996 and became world champion in 2000,” says Binotto.

Mattia is confident that he has the talent to be this generation’s Schumacher. “He can repeat this path”, he states.

What lies ahead for Charles Leclerc?

With Sebastian Vettel set to leave Ferrari the next season, Charles has to step up and perform and lead from the front. The 22-year-old would be joined by Carlos Sainz from McLaren. A lot of responsibilities would fall on their shoulders. However, both the youngsters are immensely talented and have the capability to exhibit Championship winning races.

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Although Sainz would be there, all eyes would be on Leclerc. The way he has performed for the last two seasons, he is sure to attract all the limelight. His calm composed nature allows him to deal with the immense pressure and expectations.

Hopefully, he would do justice to his talent and go all the way to snatch the World Championship from other competitors. Ferrari is banking heavily on these two youngsters to get back on winning ways. Not to mention everyone would be anticipating the 2021 session to see how the dynamic between these two youngsters works out.