“The Checo Plan”: Charles Leclerc’s Witty Reply to Carlos Sainz Offering Him Mexican Candy Sends Fans Into a Frenzy

The US Grand Prix was filled with excitement as Lewis Hamilton fought for the finish line with Max Verstappen. It was as if Mercedes had finally come alive this season. However, Verstappen and Hamilton weren’t the only drivers for whom the weekend was eventful. Their Ferrari peers, Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz had an equally hectic weekend filled with twists and turns.

Charles Leclerc gave chase to Hamilton and Verstappen, securing P3 in the end. Meanwhile, Carlos Sainz suffered a tragic DNF after a brush with George Russell at turn one.

Charles Leclerc’s humorous suspicion of Mexican sweets breaks the internet

As the Mexican Grand Prix is coming up, anticipation and hype are building among fans. Especially among fans of Sergio Perez who want to see their dear Checo win at his home track.

And the Ferrari drivers are well aware of this. In a recent interview, the two spoke about their upcoming race in Mexico and the pressures involved in it. At the end of the interview, they were offered Mexican candy and sweets by the hosts. To this, Charles jokingly asked, “Is this to make us go slower for Checo to win?”

Leclerc’s wry comment has sent the internet into a frenzy over the 24-year-old’s sense of humor.

Carlos Sainz was the first to try the candy and his reaction was less than pleasant. Charles was quick to pick up on that and immediately avoided that candy, eating the other ones. Even when Carlos tried to coax Charles into having the candy he tried, the Monegasque won’t be moved. Fans also latched onto that and so began the hilarity at their expense.

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Is there truly a conspiracy to bribe the Ferrari drivers to let Checo win in Mexico? We may never know, but what we know for sure is that Charles Leclerc’s funny bone is impeccable.

Charles Leclerc will do everything to prevent Verstappen’s era of dominance

Charles Leclerc may joke all he wants about his competition, but that does not mean he will not fight his Red Bull rivals. Leclerc is here to win, and in a recent interview, he proved it.

Max Verstappen secured his 13th win of the season this year at Austin, with already his second World Championship title in the bag. It seems like no one can stop the flying Dutchman.

But Charles Leclerc is not one to give up. When asked if he believes the sport is now entering an era of Max Verstappen dominance, Leclerc replied: “Well, I hope not.”

“I will do everything for it not to happen and we are working as a team for it to not happen obviously. I think it is very clear for us where we need to improve,” added the Monegasque confidently.

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Charles Leclerc’s unwavering confidence is remarkable in the face of Max Verstappen’s apparent supremacy. But it remains to be seen whether it will bear fruit or not. Do you think Leclerc will beat Perez and Verstappen to the finish line at Mexico?