Charles Leclerc makes admission on Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes

Formula 1 star Charles Leclerc has paid Lewis Hamilton the ultimate accolade, hailing the Briton’s tremendous achievements at the sport. Speaking to Gazzetta, the Ferrari driver said of his Mercedes counterpart. “I think we cannot deny Lewis anything. Lewis, in my opinion, is one of the greatest drivers in Formula 1 history and he is doing a good job. He is always very constant, always one hundred per cent, mentally very strong. So there is nothing to say: Mercedes, him. The combination of the two makes it really difficult to compete with them right now. ” Leclerc estimated that in modern F1 the car is 65 per cent of the package, while a driver brings the remaining 35 per cent with talent. “If not more,” explained the Ferrari driver. “Now the team, the car, is very important, but the driver must definitely make the difference. Everything is connected.” When Hamilton’s historic run with Mercedes ends is anybody’s guess. “It’s difficult to say a time,” replied Leclerc when asked when the end of the Mercedes-Hamilton reign will come. “It will take time. How much? I don’t know.” Source: grandprix247

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