“Lucky son of the b*stard,” Fans react as Charles Leclerc takes Michael Schumacher’s $9.5 million dollar Ferrari for a spin
Charles Leclerc was spotted driving a legendary Ferrari Formula One car.
Charles Leclerc and the Ferrari F2003
Charles Leclerc has been a prominent figure in the rise of Scuderia Ferrari’s championship charge. The Monegasque driver stepped up in the 2022 F1 season to challenge reigning world champion, Max Verstappen. Having won a few races that year, the Ferrari driver failed to win the title but managed to win the hearts of all the fans in red. The team had a strong 2022 season as they finished second in the championship.
Being a Ferrari driver has its perks that Charles Leclerc would definitely agree with. with the 2023 F1 season coming closer, there is a lot of work being done behind the scenes, the team will be revealing their car for the upcoming season on 14th February. Before that, the multi race winner, got an amazing opportunity to take a legendary car out for a spin.
Charles Leclerc got to drive the Ferrari F 2003, which was Michael Schumacher’s title winning race car. The car itself is valued at $9.5 million according to auction figures. Schumacher won the 2003, Formula One World championship in that car which makes it a very special vehicle to take on a spin. It was clear that the Monegasque driver enjoyed the whole experience. However, his fans seem to enjoy it, even more.
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Fans react as Charles Leclerc gets to drive a title winning Ferrari
Charles Leclerc in the meantime has a big challenge ahead of him in the upcoming 2023 F1 season. He will be eager to challenge reigning world champion, Max Verstappen who will be giving it his all in order to retain his championship. Reports, say that Ferrari is getting a massive increase in power for the upcoming season, which has uplifted the hearts of the Scuderia.
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