Charles Leclerc backs ‘incredible driver’ Max Verstappen over his recent winning F1 title in McLaren remark
Charles Leclerc has responded to Max Verstappen's comments in which he claimed of winning the drivers' title with a McLaren.
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Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc (via IMAGO)
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has praised Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who is now a four-time world champion. Verstappen secured P5 at the Las Vegas GP but holds a 64-point lead in the title race, which makes him the winner.
Max Verstappen‘s efforts have been persistent on a whole new level this season. Despite facing much difficulty in keeping up with the speedy McLarens, the Dutchman has won more races than the entire team. His last victory came at the Brazilian GP, where he won from P17 on the grid.
Verstappen mentioned shortly after his triumph that he could have won the championship even in a McLaren. Charles Leclerc, who is a longtime friend of the Dutchman, responded furthermore in favor of the latter’s skill and prowess.
He is an incredible driver, no doubt about it.
Charles Leclerc told Motorsport-Total
Leclerc too has been in good form for certain parts of this season. His individual as well as collective efforts have propelled Ferrari to second in the constructors’ championship. With only two races to go, the Monegasque will hope for his team to win the title.
Charles Leclerc’s take on Ferrari ahead of Qatar Grand Prix
The Qatar Grand Prix is one of the most exciting races on the F1 calendar. Due to its high temperatures and complex circuit layout, the track poses a great challenge to all the drivers. Charles Leclerc has since shared his thoughts ahead of the race in Lusail this weekend.
On paper, this track doesn’t suit our car that well, but I think the fact it’s a Sprint format could help us. I think that tomorrow’s only free practice session will produce important indications: whoever has done their homework well could have a competitive advantage, which could then extend to the rest of the weekend.
Charles Leclerc said during the press conference at Lusail via ferrari.com
Leclerc has claimed that the Maranello-based team’s SF-24 might not be suited well to the Lusail International circuit. However, the 27-year-old is expecting the sprint race format to help boost his team’s hopes this weekend.
Ferrari has been in form ever since the resumption after the summer break. With only 24 points separating the top two teams in the title race, each point matters for them from here on. The upcoming race will therefore be extremely crucial for the Maranello-based outfit.
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