Former F1 Driver Relates Charles Leclerc to Michael Schumacher’s Dominant Ferrari Stint

Charles Leclerc has absolutely dominated the start of the 2022 season. The Ferrari driver has won two of the three races of the season while also claiming two pole positions along the way. His recent win in Australia was a statement about his intentions for the 2022 season as he completed the first grand slam of his career.

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Former F1 driver David Coulthard mentioned that Leclerc is currently reminding him of Michael Schumacher. The Monegasque driver was in a league of his own as he blitzed the field in Melbourne.

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But in the post-race analysis, the former Red Bull driver made comparisons of the highest degree.

Coulthard reveals Charles Leclerc reminds him of Michael Schumacher

It is quite fascinating to see David comparing Charles with Michael after just 3 races of the season. Michael Schumacher had dominated the sport for well over a decade with Ferrari and won 5 consecutive World Championships with them.

David Coulthard

“Leclerc’in beni biraz ürperttiğini söylemeliyim! Beni Michael’ın Ferrari’de baskın olduğu zamanlara götürdü. Bütün korkularım tekrar geldi! Charles’ın kaliteli ve harika bir pilot olduğunu söylememiz gerekiyor.”#Formula1 #/F1 pic.twitter TWPJBNTJSV

— Motorsport.com Türkiye (@motorsportcomtr) April 13, 2022

Leclerc in this season is looking like the driver that finally ends the championship drought for the Italian team. Ferrari have not won a championship since 2008. David mentioned that Charles mightily impressed him with his performance at the Australian Grand Prix.

“I have to say I actually shuddered a little! It took me back to when Michael dominated the Ferrari. All my fears came back! We have to say that Charles is a quality and a great driver,” said the former McLaren driver.

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Formula One F1 – Bahrain Grand Prix – Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain – March 20, 2022 Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc celebrates on the podium with the trophy after winning the race REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani

“Ferrari has worked very hard lately and Mattia Binotto has proven over the last two years that he has the character to deal with the pressure of lack of performance. Leclerc completely dominated the race and put on an impressive show,” said Coulthard.

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The Ferrari driver looks absolutely in the zone since the start of the season. Charles is reminding everyone of the immense talent and amazing speed that he possesses behind the wheel. It would be interesting to see if we can maintain this form throughout the entire season.

He has certainly laid down a marker for the entire grid after his performance in Melbourne. And hopefully, he can continue with his amazing run for the rest of the season.