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Charles Leclerc says it is good for him if Max Verstappen remains as aggressive as possible against Lando Norris to aid his own championship chances. Verstappen was given two time penalties for inc…
Charles Leclerc believes that Max Verstappen’s aggressiveness towards Lando Norris could benefit his own championship aspirations. Despite being 71 points behind the championship leader, Leclerc sees potential in catching up to Norris, who is only 24 points ahead. Leclerc welcomes the heightened competition between Verstappen and Norris, as it provides him with opportunities to close the gap in the drivers’ championship. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on each race individually rather than fixating on the overall championship outcome. With Ferrari’s recent success putting them just 29 points behind McLaren in the constructors’ standings, Leclerc sees winning the constructors’ title as a more realistic goal for the team.