Charles Leclerc, from Ferrari's lead driver to "Hamilton's teammate": how much pressure is on the Monegasque?
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Charles Leclerc says he is ready to face the new F1 season with Ferrari alongside Lewis Hamilton. The Monegasque driver already has experience dealing with multiple world champions: in 2019 and 2020, he stood toe-to-toe with Sebastian Vettel before the German moved to Aston Martin. But is #16 still Ferrari's lead driver?
Lewis Hamilton's arrival has undoubtedly reignited enthusiasm within Ferrari. Not only that, but the first photos of the Briton went viral like no other Formula 1 post or news in recent times. It's clear that fans' attention is focused on the seven-time world champion, who could chase the much-coveted eighth title at Maranello.
Amid the excitement, however, it's easy to overlook Ferrari's "other driver." Since his Formula 1 debut, Charles Leclerc has been hailed as the one who would return Ferrari to its former glory, the Chosen One. Now, he faces his toughest challenge yet: proving his worth against the most successful driver in the sport's history.
Charles Leclerc: "I'm ready to fight for the championship"
Let's be clear: the Monegasque has everything it takes to emerge as the favorite in Ferrari's internal battle. The banners already appearing in Maranello and Fiorano make it abundantly clear that the fans' love hasn't waned with the arrival of his new Ferrari teammate. With a wealth of experience already under his belt, #16 is aiming high.
"I feel ready to fight for the championship," he told RacingNews365. "We just need a car capable of doing that throughout the season. I'm absolutely convinced that we'll be the next team to beat Red Bull." – the Monegasque driver pointed out.
"I've improved in the sense that I handle it better when a weekend doesn't go exactly as I want. In the past, if things didn't go my way, I'd look for something in the car that wasn't there, and that led me to make mistakes. It's always about getting as close to the limit as possible without crossing it, but I feel like I've taken a step forward." – Charles Leclerc concluded.
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