2024-05-29 02:28:32
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc stated he had tears in his eyes on the ultimate lap of the Monaco Grand Prix, having by no means gained his house race till then, regardless of the numerous late twists which have prevented him in recent times.
Then the Monegasque achieved his final dream, particularly profitable the house Grand Prix.
As a toddler, Leclerc watched the races from the balconies of pals whose residences neglected the observe, and that is when his ambition to grow to be a System 1 driver was born.
He misplaced his father, Hervé, to most cancers a yr earlier than getting into System 1.
In recent times he has twice been on pole in Monaco, which many in System 1 say is 90% of the best way to victory, however each occasions circumstances have robbed him of it.
“My dad did completely the whole lot for me to get to the place I’m right this moment,” stated Leclerc. “Our dream was to race and win Monaco in System 1. I would not have imagined once I was youthful that I’ll race Ferrari in the future and win this race.”
“I felt like I had not solely fulfilled my very own dream, however my father’s as effectively. And to my mom, who has supported me in the whole lot I’ve executed since then and who was an extremely robust lady once we all misplaced my father.