Leclerc: In Canada I want to repeat what was possible in Monaco

Charles Leclerc arrived in Canada in good spirits after his recent victory at his home Monaco Grand Prix, but according to the Ferrari driver he did not experience the euphoria of success for long.

Charles Leclerc: “We celebrated the victory well, but all good things always come to an end, especially in motorsport. So on Sunday evening we had a real party in Monaco, after which on Monday I had a good rest and slept almost all day, but on Tuesday I already started thinking about the next phase of the season.

In Montreal we shouldn’t do worse than in Monte Carlo, especially because this circuit might suit our car well. It was fun there, and of course that victory means more to me than to others, but all this is already in the past. We must, of course, continue in the same vein, without forgetting to rejoice in our successes.

When I went to base in Maranello after that race, and there were a lot of nice experiences there too, but almost immediately I started preparing for the next race, although the memories of what happened in Monaco will stay with me for the rest of my life will remain.

But to win the title, one victory is not enough. I want to become world champion, so we have to concentrate on the remaining races of the season and on eliminating our weaknesses. In Canada I want to repeat what we achieved in Monaco.

That track suited our car perfectly, but here we have to apply the same approach. Thanks to the victory, we closed the gap with the leaders, but it is difficult to say whether it is time to think about winning the championship.

Although Red Bull remains the favorite of the season, the Montreal circuit should also be suitable for the SF-24, so we must take every opportunity and try to stay ahead of them. Maybe it’s too early to think about the championship, but we have to keep progressing and aim for victories in every Grand Prix.”