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Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc has opened up on the difficulties of being an F1 driver, citing the pre-race grid as “one of the most difficult things.”
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc shared about the challenges of being a Formula 1 driver, with the pre-race grid being one of the toughest aspects of the job. In Formula 1, unlike most sports, drivers are constantly in the public eye from the moment they arrive at the track. The moments leading up to the race on the grid are intense and overwhelming for drivers like Leclerc. Despite the attention and distractions on the grid, Leclerc emphasized the importance of staying focused and in his own bubble to prepare for the race ahead. Transitioning from the quieter Formula 2 series to the high-profile world of Formula 1, Leclerc had to adapt his approach to race day and develop rituals to help him stay mentally prepared amidst the chaos of the pre-race grid.
