(Motorsport-Total.com) – For the first time since his promotion to Formula 1, Charles Leclerc will contest the coming season with the same crew. For the second year at Ferrari, expectations for fourth place in the World Cup in the most recent season are correspondingly high – also for the Monegasque itself.
“This year was my first year in a top team, in which I learned a lot” , says the 22 year old and admits: “I made a few mistakes, which at the end of the season gave me some points Usually I always analyze every mistake I make in order to improve and not to repeat it. “
Leclerc also wants this philosophy in the Formula 1 season 2020 Remain loyal: “This is exactly the same thing, changed into I will do so that I will come back stronger next year, ready and make fewer mistakes to be stronger in the season, “he promises.
First Ferrari season went better than expected
Furthermore – from his side – could only get better. But Leclerc is aware that this is only one side of the coin. How competitive the new Ferrari will be remains to be seen.
Team Principal Mattia Binotto has already revealed that the engine had been “significantly changed” and work was being done on the aero for more downforce.
In retrospect, Leclerc rates his first Formula 1 season with the Reds as predominantly positive: “I'm happy,” he says. “If someone had told me at the beginning of the season that I would have seven poles and ten podiums, I would not have believed it. In addition, it is definitely better than what I expected to change.”
“In retrospect there are some mistakes,” the Ferrari driver remains self-critical, “so the goals now are to understand them and not to do them again, as I said before. But yes, I am happy with this first one Season, it was not an easy season. “
Highlight 2019: The Formula 1 victory in Monza
Especially the first part was difficult, “but I think we worked well and the hard work paid off in the second part of the season with two incredible victories for me, “enthuses Leclerc. Of course, he particularly fondly remembers his triumph in Italy at the Home Fine Prix des Groups.
“Of course, Monza is something that went beyond all my dreams. In front of thousands of Ferrari fans Standing on the podium was absolutely crazy. I will never forget this experience. On the other hand, I still have a lot to do to get better. But I try to keep my cool and improve myself, “Leclerc states.
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