Formula 1: Leclerc’s mega-freak in Ferrari funk – Vettel surprised with goosebumps response

Update from November 16, 14:35: Charles Leclerc he was rampant after losing third place and cursed in the team radio (see video below). Sebastian Vettel he could have put his finger in the wound later – it wouldn’t be the first time that a Formula 1 driver expresses a line to his teammate.

That a Ferrari It wasn’t going to happen at the end of 2020, it was almost clear. Vettel is Leclerc Okay now, the German is highly regarded by drivers and fans for his honest and positive ways, and is now considered a true gentleman. That is why he had only positive words ready for the Monegasque.

Formula 1: Charles Leclerc is pissed after the race in Turkey – Sebastian Vettel’s reaction is remarkable

Vettel he told the press conference after the race that he remembered himself. “He is much younger, he is very fast. I haven’t had a chance to talk to him yet. But I’ll tell him that this podium is irrelevant to him. He still has so many years ahead of him that he will be on the podium as often as possible. I’m sure. “Obviously it’s” good that he is angry because he made a mistake and lost the podium. But as I said: if you see the big picture, he doesn’t care ”.

IS Vettel moreover: “I’m mature enough not to allow the kind of friction to arise that then comes between us. I’m happy with everything he gets and what he will accomplish because he’s a good guy ”. Finding such words after such a season deserves respect.

Formula 1: Charles Leclerc is totally out of his mind at races in Turkey

First report of 16 November, 10.11 am: Istanbul – This has often been the case in the past Formula 1. Unexpected pole sitter, turbulent start, several changes at the top, tension until the last corner. The Istanbul race was really fun, even if it ended with the result everyone expected before the weekend: Lewis Hamilton wins and becomes world champion.

This was absolutely not to be expected after Saturday’s qualifying. The Mercedes driver was only sixth, the best time driven in the Turkish rain Lance Stroll I am Running point. And on Sunday the Canadian led the field for a long time. After that, the future colleague of Sebastian Vettel but several mistakes and passed to ninth place.

Behind also turned Max Verstappen many times. Suddenly nobody wanted to win anymore! But then it just arrived Hamilton. Thanks to intelligent tire management, he managed to get away with a pit stop and was the first to cross the finish line.

Formula 1: breathtaking final in Turkey – with unexpected participation

Behind, in the last kilometers, it was really exciting again. Sebastian Vettel is Charles Leclerc bridged the gap Sergio Perez for. Yup, Vettel is Leclerc! In Ferrari! At least for Vettel these were completely unknown spheres. And in the end it was rewarded. Leclerc wanted Perez still intercepts and passes to second place. But the maneuver was too risky Leclerc he was pushed aside – and suddenly he did Vettel free space for third place. The German almost broke through the Mexican, but in the final sprint he was just a few meters away. However, third place was the best result of the season.

IS Leclerc? The Monegasque wanted to take advantage of the possibility of second place and then had to settle for fourth place. Then he completely freaked out. On the team radio he scolded like a sparrow. Shot within 20 seconds Leclerc seven curses – understandable.

Formula 1: Charles Leclerc is only fourth in Turkey and goes completely crazy on the team radio

In the video of his radio messages, suddenly you only saw asterisks for profanity and heard only beeps. The 23-year-old Formula 1 driver refused to accept congratulations from the pit lane. “No, I did a damn job! I did a fucking job! I did a fucking job! I did some fucking work, that’s it! I did a fucking job! I’m so sorry for the whole team. I’m so stupid! Like in Baku! At the same time he collided with the helmet and the steering wheel.

Then he composed himself Leclerc a little and congratulated Vettel. “Congratulations to Seb. He deserves it. It hasn’t been an easy year for him. “But then he started again:” Even though I’m so damn dissatisfied with myself – he did well and I hope he likes it. “

The video had already been viewed more than 1.5 million times on the official Formula 1 Instagram channel on Monday morning. Fans cheered Leclerc in the comments and are sure he will learn from this mistake. (akl)

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