Former Ferrari group principal and present FIA president Jean Todt agrees that Charles Leclerc is a improbable driver, however he feels he’s lacking one thing to achieve the very prime.
For the primary three races of the season, Leclerc had an ideal file of two victories and one second place end. Nonetheless, he and his Ferrari crew quickly found they have been in over their heads. This places Leclerc 116 factors behind Max Verstappen within the championship standings.
The massive chasm is the results of fault on each side. There have been missteps on the a part of each Leclerc and the Ferrari squad this season.
“Charles has all of the makings of a real hero. There may be nonetheless, one thing he’s lacking “Gazzetta dello Sport quotes Todt as saying.
The Frenchman repeated, “He wants one thing…” when questioned by reporters whether or not what Leclerc requires is a greater automobile.
Max Verstappen, who’s gunning for a second championship, was questioned by Jean Todt how he stacks as much as Michael Schumacher, who received seven instances.
“An in depth buddy of mine is Michael. I can not say that I am very conversant in Max. Max, although, shares Michael’s impulsiveness and aggressiveness. Away from the sphere, Michael has been an excellent human being. I don’t know what to say about Max. Now I perceive that he has tunnel imaginative and prescient for the race.”
“Remember that each of them have been driving top-notch autos. Having a quick car is crucial to success, no matter how proficient a driver one could also be.”
Mr. Todt additionally commented on the Ferrari squad and its failures this season.
“At one time limit, Ferrari possessed the championship-winning automobile. Then they missed out on a number of prospects. I am referring to issues like poor planning, a late arrival of the security automobile, and mechanical points. There is a huge distinction in level prices throughout episodes.”
“They should suppose this by means of and forestall a recurrence. They’ve every thing they should win all of it ultimately.”
2008 was the ultimate time Ferrari took dwelling the title. Furthermore, Kimi Raikkonen is the one driver who has ever received the championship whereas competing for an Italian group. In 2007, the Finn took dwelling his one and solely world title.