Charles Leclerc joined Ferrari at the beginning of the 2019 season. He quickly made a name for himself in the team by proving his speed and surpassing his four-time world champion team-mate Sebastian Vettel. he also burned his name into Ferrari folklore when he won the Italian Grand Prix in 2019.
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Piero Ferrari, son of Enzo Ferrari, mentioned that the Monegasque native reminded him of the great Gilles Villeneuve. He also mentioned some characteristics that made the two drivers similar.
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Charles Leclerc is a driver my father would have liked: Piero Ferrari
As Marçà reports, the Italian businessman said that Charles was a smart driver blessed with incredible talent and that his father, Enzo, liked him.
“Leclerc is a driver my father would have liked,” said Piero.
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
“Comparisons with previous drivers are always difficult. But you can definitely say that Gilles Villeneuve, for example, was a pure instinct driver.
“Charles is very different: a smart boy, blessed with incredible talent in all matters, highly concentrated. If we give him the right car, he will still give us a lot of pleasure, ”said Ferrari. (Translated with Google translator)
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The Italian gives his opinion on Carlos Sainz in Ferrari
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Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz are currently teammates on the Italian team. Sainz joined the jumping horse early in the 2021 season and has performed incredibly well in its debut season. Piero also complimented the Spanish driver and thinks he and Charles make a great team.
Formula One F1 – Great Britain Grand Prix – Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, UK – July 15, 2021 Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jr. during a promotional photo shoot for the unveiling of the new 2022 F1 car REUTERS / Andrew Couldridge
“He is a reliable and fast driver, as was shown recently in Russia. We have a great team in him and Charles, ”said Piero.
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The Italian team hopes to get back to the top from the 2022 season and fight for the title. They have not won a Formula 1 title since the 2008 season when they won the constructors’ title.
Will we see Ferrari at the top again? Let us know.
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