David Coulthard is convinced that Charles Leclerc has excellent prospects in Formula 1 and believes the Ferrari driver is well able to correct all his shortcomings.
Leclerc has been considered one of the contenders for the title from the start of the season, but after a string of failed appearances related to technical difficulties and tactical miscalculations by the team as well as his own mistakes, he is already 80 points behind Max Verstappen, the championship leader, to win back, which is extremely difficult for the remaining nine races.
At the same time, the Monaco driver always admits responsibility for his mistakes and evaluates his work with extreme self-criticism. At the same time, the Monaco driver always admits responsibility for his mistakes and evaluates his work with extreme self-criticism. Particularly after crashing off the track at the French Grand Prix, where he led until lap 17, Charles said: “If I keep making mistakes like that, I don’t deserve to win the championship.”
David Coulthard, a former Formula 1 driver and now the British TV commentator on Channel 4, is not surprised by this approach.
“I’m not surprised because that’s how he behaves all the time he’s in Formula 1,” said David. – Remember qualifying in Azerbaijan in 2019, when Charles crashed into a guardrail in the chicane and said: “What a fool I am!” But he’s not stupid at all, he’s a great racer.
But he is becoming a mature professional for the public and Formula 1 is characterized by colossal pressure, especially at Ferrari. After all, this is not just a racing team and a car company – all of Italy takes root for it, and there are tifosi in all countries of the world.
When Charles gets rid of these little mistakes, he just becomes a great craftsman – by the way, let’s not forget that Max Verstappen also made mistakes early in his career.
Also keep in mind that this is the first time that Leclerc has actually fought for the title, and regardless of which personal standings he ends up in at the end of the championship, this year the Ferrari driver will gain some truly invaluable experience. And the fact that he is an exceptionally talented racer, capable of fighting for poles and victories behind the wheel of a good car, no one has long doubted.
Source: F1 News
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