(Motorsport-Complete.com) – “I put myself down a lot, mentally too. That was not a good thing.” Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc has come to this conclusion. But for years that was exactly his method of getting better: practicing self-criticism, and for many observers this was surprisingly hard and also public.
After a driving error with tire stack contact in qualifying for the Hungary Obliging Prix 2019 Leclerc, for example: “That was a big mistake, absolutely unnecessary [und] totally stupid at the time.”
Because he had already made a mistake in the previous race, this was a new one Faux pas “not so very acceptable”. Leclerc's conclusion: “I have to concentrate more.” Incidentally, he beat his Ferrari teammate Sebastian Vettel anyway.
This is how Leclerc “always”
But this artwork of extreme self-mortification was “always my approach”, says Leclerc looking back at 'Sky' . He confesses: “Seven or eight years ago it was much worse, but I was working on it. I still go down when I make a mistake, but I also recognize the things that I am doing right.”
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Especially in that he is “one of my strengths “namely” to analyze and see my races, I used to be right and I used to be wrong “, Leclerc continued. “I am very honest with myself. That helps me to improve myself and also to recognize when I have made a mistake.”
And so far he is “satisfied” with them Progress that he made in Formula 1. But after a year at Ferrari, Leclerc holds for himself: “It has to go on like this now. I have to continue working further.”
Other weaknesses eliminated?
Where could he improve? “I identified a few weaknesses. I worked hard on tire management in the race, for example, and at least I improved a lot in the assessments. That makes me happy,” says Leclerc, but immediately follows: “I have to continue to work anyway. “
After all, you can't assess where you really are without a race. “I just don't have an answer as to whether I've made a big step forward or not. But when I look at the test, I'm happy about my progress.”
But this artwork of extreme self-mortification was “always my approach”, says Leclerc looking back at 'Sky' . He confesses: “Seven or eight years ago it was much worse, but I was working on it. I still go down when I make a mistake, but I also recognize the things that I am doing right.”
Photo gallery: Leclerc and Co .: The youngest Ferrari winners in Formula 1
Space 10: Kimi Raikkonen (27 years, 152 days) – Australia 2007 Photo gallery
Especially in that he is “one of my strengths “namely” to analyze and see my races, I used to be right and I used to be wrong “, Leclerc continued. “I am very honest with myself. That helps me to improve myself and also to recognize when I have made a mistake.”
And so far he is “satisfied” with them Progress that he made in Formula 1. But after a year at Ferrari, Leclerc holds for himself: “It has to go on like this now. I have to continue working further.”
Other weaknesses eliminated?
Where could he improve? “I identified a few weaknesses. I worked hard on tire management in the race, for example, and at least I improved a lot in the assessments. That makes me happy,” says Leclerc, but immediately follows: “I have to continue to work anyway. “
After all, you can't assess where you really are without a race. “I just don't have an answer as to whether I've made a big step forward or not. But when I look at the test, I'm happy about my progress.”
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