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Former F1 driver and 1996 champion Damon Hill argues Charles Leclerc can win titles in F1, despite referring to him as a “win or bust” racer.
Damon Hill believes Charles Leclerc faces a “win or bust” situation at Ferrari, yet he sees winning championships in F1 as possible through that mindset. Leclerc, often compared to a typical Ferrari driver, carries high expectations with an all-or-nothing approach to racing in F1. Since joining Ferrari, Leclerc has taken on the mantle as the team’s lead driver, showing promise despite not yet contending strongly for a championship. With Lewis Hamilton set to join Ferrari in 2025, the pressure on Leclerc will intensify, but Hill remains confident in Leclerc’s championship potential. Additionally, Hill sees George Russell as a contender in the mix. Reflecting on the current F1 title fight between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, Hill suggests that leading, as Verstappen does, is a more favorable position than chasing, drawing on his own experiences as the 1996 champion.
