ADAC Formula 4 driver meet Formula 1 star Charles Leclerc

Ferrari-Star Charles Leclerc (3.v.r.) empfängt ADAC Formel 4-Piloten - Foto: ADAC — Ferrari Star Charles Leclerc (3rd from right) receives ADAC Formula 4 driver – Photo: ADAC

ADAC Formula 4 driver Niklas Krütten ((**********************************************************************************************), Trier, Van Amersfoort Racing), Arthur Leclerc ((**********************************************************************************), Monaco, US Racing CHRS), Gianluca Petecof (09, Brazil, Prema Powerteam), Théo Pourchaire ((*********************************************************), France, US Racing CHRS) and Roman Stanek (15, Czech Republic, US Racing CHRS), this dream came true before the opening of the ADAC Formula 4 weekend in the framework program of the Formula 1 at Hockenheim. The five pilots looked at Arthur Leclerc's brother Charles ((****************************************************************************************)) and visited together the box of the Scuderia Ferrari. The shooting star gave insights into the events in the premier class, patiently answered questions and had one or the other tip ready.

Of course, everyone wants to win the podium and race against this backdrop, “says Théo Pourchaire, who is in the lead after the first six races with Niklas Krütten:” I lead in the championship and want Holding the position It was great to see Charles, he's a good guy and he's on one of the best teams in Formula 1. It's unbelievable how many people work on two cars … Speaking of cars, they're big, awesome interesting and impressive. “

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All other pilots shared this impression, and even Arthur, who already knows the royal class from his brother's stories, was impressed. “To meet him at the racetrack is special,” says the championship third, looking ahead to the future: “It's a dream that we both drive in Formula 1. I hope it will one day become reality.”

Of course, Leclerc junior shared this dream with all other ADAC Formula 4 drivers. This weekend, the ADAC's high-speed school will complete two races on Saturday ((************************************************************************************************************************************************). (*********************************************************************) on the big stage. SPORT1 and SPORT1 broadcast the two races on TV, the online races are listed at adac.de/motorsport and on the Facebook page of the ADAC Formula 4.

Already last year, the ADAC Formula 4 was at the premier class – Gianluca Petecof was already there. “It's an indescribable feeling, absolutely great. In the garage you get an idea of how intensively working in Formula One,” says the Ferrari Junior, who had won the season opener in Oschersleben confidently: “I know Charles already, but it was great to meet him here on this stage, it's a special feeling to ride in front of this backdrop – I can not wait to get started. “

For rookie Roman Stanek it was “super exciting to see how it all works out and how complex it is to work in Formula 1”, he emphasizes: “But for the driver it is similar to ours in the ADAC Formula 4 – it's about But of course there is a lot more hustle and bustle, so it's great that so many people are watching – but in the race, I'm dodging everything and focusing on my job. “

On Friday, it will be serious for the junior pilots of the ADAC Formula 4: At 9. (******************************************************************) clock starts the first training session at the Hockenheimring, before on Saturday (from 9. 45 clock) the qualifying follows.