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Charles Leclerc is one of the best drivers on the grid and is known for his blistering pace in the car. But fans around the world also love him for how he interacts with them off the track.

The Monegasque driver is super nice to his fans and always makes time for them when he is in the paddock. But his gesture ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix this weekend melted the hearts of many F1 fans. Leclerc gave some of his valuable time to a young fan while going to his Ferrari garage.

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He talked to the young fan for a bit before going about his weekend. The happiness and excitement on the young fan’s face was visible for everyone to see. This gesture got him so much love from the F1 fans on social media who gave their reactions on Twitter.

It is so lovely to see the Ferrari driver being so gracious with his time in his home race. Leclerc certainly helped create a precious memory for the young fan that will last a lifetime and the one he will cherish forever.

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On the racing front, Charles is very much aware of his poor track record in the streets of Monaco, where he grew up. This weekend, he will very much like to change the fact that he has never finished a Monaco GP during his time in Formula 1. In light of this, there might be a slight caution in his approach this weekend.

Charles Leclerc speaks about his approach for the 2022 Monaco GP

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Leclerc always pushes the car and himself to the limit while he is on the track. But sometimes that has left him in the wall for trying too hard for an extra tenth. With a potential championship-winning car under him in 2022, he is aware he may not need to push the car as hard this time around.

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“Last year, I took a lot of risks. I knew I needed a miracle to get to the front row. I’m going to do everything I can to win and not leave anything on the table, but I’ve learned, sometimes there are situations that require more caution,” said the Monegasque driver.

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Everyone around the world will certainly hope that Charles can finally finish his home race for the first time. But his legions of fans will push him to get a victory in the principality to cap off an incredible start to the season.