Charles Leclerc calls focus on Ferrari F1 ‘not really fair’
One of the more famous lines from the Netflix docuseries Drive To Survive, which aims to bring fans and viewers inside the world of Formula 1, comes from motorsport analyst Will Buxton regarding Ferrari. “There are two religions in Italy. There’s the Catholic Church, and there’s Ferrari.” The team in red is a constant focus […]
Charles Leclerc has spoken out against the intense focus on Ferrari in Formula 1, calling it "not really fair." The Ferrari driver expressed this sentiment at the FIA Press Conference ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Leclerc was referring to incidents at the Italian Grand Prix where Ferrari cars collided with the track, and the team was the primary focus of discussion.
He emphasized that this over-analysis is unfair, as similar incidents occurred for other top teams during that race. Leclerc also discussed a collision with Lewis Hamilton during the Italian Grand Prix, highlighting that he had been through it before and that it was an instance where he went "too far." Leclerc acknowledged that such moments are part of the competition and that they need to discuss and learn from them.
He stated that while he enjoys the wheel-to-wheel racing with Hamilton, there have been times when both drivers went too far. Leclerc sees the rivalry with Hamilton as a challenge and is excited to compete against the best drivers in F1, including Hamilton. As for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Leclerc expressed optimism about his chances, stating that he believes Ferrari's car struggles in qualifying might be addressed before the race.
He also noted that the team should focus on preparing for the race and the variability in car performance due to the power unit's optimization.
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