Formula 1, by all means, is an extremely serious sport that leaves no margin for error. Every error is almost instantly and brutally punished, especially on the track, demanding perfection from every driver. However, the drivers are only humans and mistakes are a part of human nature. So apart from his error-prone driving on track, Charles Leclerc also makes mistakes off the track as well. Luckily for him, this one particular incident at the Austrian GP weekend was more laugh-worthy than backlash-worthy, of which Leclerc has attracted plenty.
The Ferrari man is a fan favorite when he is off the track. Despite Monegasque’s many talents, it’s his goofy behavior that increases his likeability quotient. However, any driver’s likeability quotient does not equate to fans rushing to click a photo with an F1 driver. What does quote to is their interaction with a particular driver. This is where Leclerc wins! Let us elaborate.
We don’t often see fans tweet about trying to click a picture with a driver go viral. However, that is exactly what is happening, all thanks to Leclerc. For reference, let us show you what the user tweeted.
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@pinsaroulette16 tweeted, “Charles took my phone to take a selfie but then he locked the phone instead 😭😭😭”
This tweet is going viral and the fans can’t help but stop laughing.
Charles Leclerc is leaving fans in spits because of his innocent goof up
Being part of the next/younger generation of drivers, Leclerc has no excuse. He has no excuse for not knowing how to use a smartphone to take selfies. However, the accidental phone locking instead of taking a photo is a classic and the fans can’t help but hail the mayor of goof town.
One fan expressed the same emotion in slightly different wording.
permanent resident of struggle town strikes again
— Evangeline (@CharlesRacesuit) June 29, 2023
However, the reaction was the first of many as the fans couldn’t help but mock the Monegasque.
I'm sure you're not the first person this has happened to 😂
— Lila (@Poisis5) June 29, 2023
Please tell me you manage to get the picture?'
It could only happen with him !!!— 🇲🇨🏁 Shami¹⁶ 🩵 (@CL16_Atleti) June 29, 2023
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Can't get anymore Charles than that
— Name cannot be blank (@h_for_hungry) June 29, 2023
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Noooo😭
But this is so Charles somehow😭😂— Sinja 👋🏼 (@f1andksc) June 29, 2023
This is such a Charles thing to happen 😭
— Jo 🦡 Austrian GP 🔜 (@itsIightsout) June 29, 2023
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The fans know their Monegasque very well as the replies to the tweet are just a long list of fans accepting this is classic Leclerc. However, the fan at least got a video of him and Leclerc on his phone. Better than nothing?