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Charles Leclerc has said his memories with late Godfather and former F1 driver Jules Bianchi are “the best I have in motorsport”.
Charles Leclerc considers his memories with his late godfather and former F1 driver Jules Bianchi as the best in his motorsport career. Bianchi’s tragic passing was a significant personal loss for Leclerc, as he was a pivotal figure in his life. Bianchi, an exceptional talent in F1, tragically lost his life due to a freak accident at Suzuka in 2014. Leclerc viewed Bianchi not just as a driver but as his “sporting godfather” who nurtured his passion and talent for racing. The Ferrari driver treasures the memories of racing and learning from Bianchi, describing them as the most cherished moments in his career. Bianchi’s passing led to increased safety measures in F1, marking the end of a promising career cut short by tragedy. Leclerc recalls the shock of learning about Bianchi’s death and the impact it had on him and the motorsport community.
