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Charles Leclerc adapted car to driving style after early 'intimidation'

Charles Leclerc says he eventually opted to adapt Ferrari’s SF90 to his driving style, rather than the other way around, having initially felt 'intimidated' by the step up to the team early in the season. Leclerc joined Ferrari for 2019 – having spent just one year with Sauber – and has led the team’s charge in recent grands prix, finishing on the podium in Canada, France, Austria and Britain. He is now only three points behind Ferrari team-mate Sebastian Vettel in the standings. Ahead of the German Grand Prix Leclerc revealed that a change in approach prior to the French Grand Prix, having felt uneasy at making demands, had a subtle but useful impact on his...
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