Since joining Ferrari in 2019, Charles Leclerc has shown the skill and talent that the Italian team saw in him. Initially with a two-year contract, Ferrari extended its contract right after this season until the end of 2024. This step made it clear that they saw the Monegas as their future.
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Despite being in his third season with the iconic outfit, Leclerc is already dealing with a multitude of fortunes. After difficulties last season, the 23-year-old has a better car this season. Ferrari challenges McLaren for third place in the constructors’ championship. After a solid performance in Turkey this Sunday, Leclerc spoke about the team’s current growth.
Charles Leclerc believes Ferrari’s growth is unmatched
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At the Turkish Grand Prix, Leclerc showed excellent pace after starting from third. He led the race briefly before his intermediate tires couldn’t keep up, which resulted in Valtteri Bottas taking the lead and winning the race.
In addition, Carlos Sainz made impressive progress from P19 to P8 and won his first Driver of the Day Award. Ferrari showed several improvements this year, with Leclerc believing their performance in Istanbul showed that their growth looks best among all teams.
Formula 1 F1 – Turkish Grand Prix – Intercity Istanbul Park, Istanbul, Turkey – October 9, 2021 Ferraris Charles Leclerc in qualifying REUTERS / Murad Sezer
He said: “After 2020, which was a difficult year, we have started to work in the right direction. There are no miracles in Formula 1. Everyone is working to improve, but I have the impression that Ferrari is growing faster than the other teams. ”(Quotes translated by Google)
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Leclerc: Will aim for six wins, even if it’s unrealistic
Although Ferrari strayed a little from the pace to win a race, Leclerc remained optimistic about its ambitions. He mentioned that his goal remains to win the remaining six races this season, with the aim of making a strong move into 2022.
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The Monegasse said: “I am a person who tries to analyze the situation well. I usually set realistic goals for myself, but the truth is, I always think about victory. It seems unrealistic, but if there are six races left by the end of the season, I’ll aim for six wins.
“I don’t think it’s realistically possible, but when the opportunity presents itself I’ll try as I did in Turkey. In these six races we will certainly work on growing in order to start the new era of Formula 1 in the best possible way in 2022. “
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After an impressive performance in Turkey, Ferrari is only 7.5 points behind McLaren in the constructors’ championship. Can the Italians overtake their British rivals in the last six races? Only time can tell.
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