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Ferrari F1 engineer claims team’s star driver can match Verstappen and deliver title glory
A former Ferrari F1 race engineer believes Charles Leclerc is the current driver who can match Max Verstappen and achieve championship success. Despite Verstappen’s success with Red Bull, Leclerc has shown potential to challenge him, especially in terms of racecraft. Leclerc, who has been with Ferrari since 2019, is seen as having the ability to emulate Michael Schumacher and lead the team to a championship. The engineer explained that while Leclerc has the talent, he needs to continue developing as a leader within the team. Comparisons between Leclerc and Verstappen show that Leclerc has the potential to elevate Ferrari to championship contention in the future. The engineer’s insights highlight Leclerc’s progress and the potential for him to be the driver to bring Ferrari back to championship-winning form.
