Leclerc looks back: pride and disappointment after a thrilling season!

Leclerc looks back: pride and disappointment after a thrilling season!

Monegasque Charles Leclerc reflects on the past Formula 1 season in a moving Twitter post. “We were so close to achieving our ultimate goal and losing the championship in the last race is hard to cope with,” he said after the thrilling season finale in Abu Dhabi, where Ferrari lost out to McLaren. Despite an emotional rollercoaster ride, the driver remains optimistic. This year he celebrated victories in his home town of Monaco and in Monza and finished the season third in the drivers' standings. “I am very proud of what we have achieved as a team this year,” continued Leclerc. The team overcame a difficult start to the season and fought an intense battle for the constructors' title over the course of the season, which lasted until the final lap of the final race.

The unofficial collaboration between Leclerc and his teammate Carlos Sainz ended after four intense seasons. Sainz was already testing for Williams and Leclerc appreciated the support and competition Sainz had provided over the years. "Thank you, Carlos, for the fantastic support. It was an honor to fight alongside you for Ferrari," said Leclerc. He would also like to thank his fans and supporters and is convinced that next season will offer opportunities to build on the success. “Our time will come, I'm sure of it,” is what the talented driver sounds combative.

Leclerc's career path and successful season

Leclerc has been part of the Ferrari Driver Academy since 2016 and is considered one of the biggest talents in Formula 1. His impressive career took him through various racing series such as Formula Renault and GP3 before moving up to Formula 1 in 2018. Leclerc is known for his ability to push the pace in qualifying, which has already earned him many pole positions, including five this season. After a solid year that ended in fifth place in the Drivers' World Championship with 206 points, the young driver shows that his journey in Formula 1 is far from over. As part of Ferrari, he has an impressive longevity and track record in the sport. , as also reported on F1 fansite.