Ferrari F1 Boss Lauds Charles Leclerc’s Class Act Following Heart-Breaking End to Spanish GP – “It’s a Strong Sign”

Charles Leclerc and Ferrari came to Spain with positivity, as they brought multiple new upgrades for the F1-75. Friday’s two free practice sessions saw the Monegasque top the timesheets. And a stunning lap followed it on Saturday in Q3, which secured him the pole position.

Moreover, as the lights went out, Leclerc perfectly timed his car to get across and defend against Max Verstappen. He was in a league of his own until disaster struck. His car suddenly lost power and as a result, he was forced to retire from the race. The consequence was huge, as his title rival, Verstappen, won the race.

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The Dutchman currently tops the standings, with Leclerc 6 points behind him. On what promised to be an incredible week, all went wrong for Ferrari within seconds. The Monegasque seemed frustrated, but his team principal Mattia Binotto revealed he was cheerful, and supported the staff after the race.

Mattia Binotto praises Charles Leclerc’s reaction

Leclerc was cruising at the front as he capitalized on an error from Verstappen early in the race. After his spin, the Red Bull driver was stuck behind George Russell as Leclerc took command of the race. But during lap 27, his power unit failed and fans heard his frustrations on the radio.

Nevertheless, his calm and uplifting reaction once he came back to the garage was appreciated by Mattia Binotto. “Charles came into the garage and shook hands with all the mechanics. It’s a strong sign when drivers do that in a situation like that. It shows what kind of driver he is,” the Italian said.

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Ferrari’s mechanics might have been more disappointed than Leclerc. With massive upgrades, the car’s power unit failure was a shock, to say the least. Nevertheless, the 24-year-old was there to pick them up and spread some confidence in the garage.

Leclerc stated, “I wanted to cheer up the mechanics because they were all pretty down.” The reaction would have boosted the morale of the team, without a doubt.

With races coming thick and fast, and the battle for the championship intensifying, the team’s morale could prove crucial. Ferrari will look to move on from this quickly and concentrate on Monaco.

Leclerc’s Monaco Grand Prix record, however, is poor. Well, this is of course a chance for redemption and could prove to be a statement result if he wins it. Can Leclerc finally break his Monaco curse? Leave your predictions in the comments.