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Leclerc: Jump from F2 to F1 bigger than expected

Charles Leclerc admits he did not expect the jump from Formula 2 to Formula 1 to be so big heading into his rookie campaign in 2018.  The Sauber driver, who claimed back-to-back titles in GP3 and Formula 2, made his highly-anticipated F1 bow this season but endured a difficult opening three races in Australia, Bahrain and China. In a bid to turnaround his fortunes, Leclerc responded by making alterations to his approach and driving style, with the Monegasque going on to make four consecutive Q2 appearances and score points in three of the next four rounds.  5774263478001 CrashTV:  "Even being in this sport since I was three, I did not expect that jump to be so big. The amount...
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