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Charles Leclerc feels it is still too early to discuss the F1 drivers’ championship, despite cutting Max Verstappen’s lead and recent Ferrari improvements.
Charles Leclerc has stated that he is not currently focused on the F1 drivers’ championship, choosing instead to concentrate on maximizing weekends and making incremental improvements, despite reducing Max Verstappen’s lead to 31 points after winning the Monaco Grand Prix. Leclerc expressed surprise when informed of the actual gap, as he had been told incorrect information. He emphasized that it is still early in the season to think about the championship and highlighted the importance of assessing the effectiveness of recent upgrades brought by Ferrari at Imola. Leclerc believes that Monaco should not be viewed as a turning point in the season and that his approach to racing at his home grand prix remained consistent with his usual strategy. He mentioned that while there are minor adjustments in his approach for different tracks, the overall mindset and preparation stay relatively unchanged from race to race.
