There has been a debate in F1 fandom for years about who is the greatest F1 driver. And it’s not surprising that the debate revolved around two of the top world champions – Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher.
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Interestingly, however, according to Dr. Riccardo Ceccarelli, the CEO of Formula Medicine, is not the case. Ceccarelli, who has over 30 years of experience in sports medicine, suggested two more drivers worthy enough to be hailed as one of the most perfect drivers in F1.
What did the founder of Formula Medicine say?
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During an interview with Gazzetta, Ceccarelli said that Alfa Romeo’s reserve driver Robert Kubica and Ferrari F1 driver Charles Leclerc are far more perfect than Senna and Schumacher.
“I knew Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher well. They were driven by this extreme quest to find a bug that could be improved. But the driver who came closest to perfection for me was Robert Kubica. And Charles Leclerc, ”he said.
Robert Kubica from Poland drives the (88) Alfa Romeo Racing C39 Ferrari during the F1 Young Drivers test at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli – Formula 1 / Formula 1 via Getty Images)
Kubica was once a passionate racing driver during his time at BMW and secured one win and 9 podiums in 4 seasons. The Pole also flourished at Renault after switching to the French in 2010. But then came the unfortunate fall on the first stage of the Ronde di Andora rally.
The severity of the accident meant that even a strong driver like Kubica could not make a solid comeback in Formula 1 after his return to the starting grid in 2019. He struggled all season and eventually retired from being a full-time racing driver. However, he still plays a role in Formula 1 by being the Alfa Romeo reserve driver.
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Charles Leclerc: a future F1 world champion in the making?
From the moment Leclerc stepped foot in Formula 1, the Monegasque constantly showed signs of becoming a future star. And Ferrari, too, rightly witnessed the spark in Leclerc and recruited him for the Maranello outfit.
Formula 1 F1 – Great Britain Grand Prix – Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Great Britain – July 18, 2021 Charles Leclerc of Ferrari celebrates on the podium after winning the second pool over REUTERS / Lars Baron. has occupied
Leclerc first faced the teammate challenge of four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel. And the Monegasque effectively beat the German and strengthened his chances of a title in the years to come.
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And despite Ferrari’s struggles, Leclerc has beaten over his weight to secure 2 pole positions and a podium for the team this season.
So amid hopes that Ferrari will be back in shape by 2022, can Leclerc prepare to hunt for the F1 title next season? Well only time will tell.
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