Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc is feeling positive and optimistic as he prepares for the Canadian Grand Prix. Following his recent victory in Monaco, he is in excellent spirits and took the opportunity to discuss his goals for 2024 ahead of today’s FP1 and FP2 sessions.
Many people in the automotive community are aware of Charles Leclerc’s skills as a driver. He has performed exceptionally this season and is only 31 points behind the Red Bull driver in the Drivers’ Championship.
With this in mind, Leclerc expressed his determination during the drivers’ engagements in the Montreal paddock on Thursday. It is clear that he is totally committed to challenging Verstappen with all his might. Despite being in Formula 1 since 2018, Verstappen has yet to win a world championship.
While Leclerc recognizes his personal goal of winning the world championship, he also stresses the importance of his team taking advantage of every opportunity. He believes Ferrari must bring its best performance every time to have a chance at the title.
Leclerc has already accumulated 138 points in the standings, with five podiums and one victory. His recent victory in Monaco has closed the gap in the championship. When asked about the current situation, Leclerc said that it is difficult to predict the outcome, but they have to keep the same approach and look at Red Bull as a reference. He believes that circuits such as Imola, Monaco and Canada could be favorable for Ferrari.
In the ground effect era of Formula 1, Red Bull dominated. However, this year, Ferrari and McLaren have shown significant improvement, setting the stage for a three-way title fight at the top of the grid. For Leclerc, it is crucial to follow up his victory in Monaco with a victory in Canada to further close the gap to Verstappen.
