Norris, Verstappen or Gasly? Leclerc Reveals the F1 Driver He is Closest to
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Friendships on the paddock are a treasured aspect of the sport. With only 20 of the best drivers in the world competing against each other, everyone is competitive. Yet, friendships thrive in the sport. Charles Leclerc shared who he considers being his closest friends on the grid, some of whom he grew up competing with.
Leclerc mentioned the history of poor relationships in the sport. “The lack of friendship is something I’ve seen the most in the past. The generation before mine was made up of people who were very little connected to each other.”
drivers’ parade time 👋@PierreGASLY and @Charles_Leclerc always seem to find each other 👌 pic.twitter.com/yxY5fPLa1D
— Scuderia AlphaTauri (@AlphaTauriF1) August 29, 2021
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However, now things have changed. Leclerc gets along with his toughest competitors. “I get along well with the guys I run against. With Verstappen or with Lando Norris … But if I have to choose a friend, I say Pierre Gasly.”
Gasly and Leclerc grew up competing in karts together. Now, the two battle it out in the midfield. However, the friendship is strong off the track. “We’ve known each other since we were six, we ran and went on vacation together. The bond is particularly strong.”
Whatever happened, happened. I won't comment the crash, but very happy for you my friend. You deserve all of this, the 1st podium is always special and we both dreamt of that moment since racing in karting together, you're the best, enjoy today @PierreGASLY
📸: @KymIllman pic.twitter.com/xP5ptPtgmG— Charles Leclerc (@Charles_Leclerc) November 17, 2019
Both the drivers have had their fair share of on-track feuds; the most recent being the collision in the Styrian GP. Leclerc collided with Gasly; the Frenchman was upset his friend didn’t get investigated for the move. Nonetheless, competing in the big league with the kid you grew up with has got to be a strong bonding force.
Charles Leclerc on his biggest competitor
The Monegasque only competes with himself. Leclerc reveals that he refuses to compare himself with others. “I prefer to focus on what I can and must do.”
Currently 6th on the driver’s board, Charles Leclerc only looks to improve himself with each race. The driver has played a crucial role in the battle between Ferrari and McLaren; the Scuderia has overtaken McLaren to take third on the ladder.
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Yet, Leclerc only works for more. ” I know what my weaknesses are and I’m working on them all the time, every time I make a mistake I dedicate a lot of time to analysis and reflection, I try to understand exactly where wrong behavior comes from.”
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This reflection and understanding help him become a better driver. ” I am convinced that I have the potential to emerge. So, I want to work hard to bring out the best version of myself.”
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With the incredible Tifosi awaiting him at Monza, Leclerc is familiar with the feeling of winning in front of the Italian crowd. With the red car to fuel the Tifosi, Leclerc will surely push for the win for Ferrari’s home race.
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