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Leclerc reveals he'd be happy to see this rival crowned if Ferrari fails: 'Reminds me of myself'

Leclerc reveals he'd be happy to see this rival crowned if Ferrari fails: 'Reminds me of myself'

·Updated 6 hrs ago·41 pts
Charles LeclercFerrari

TL;DR

Leclerc supports Antonelli for 2026 F1 title if Ferrari misses out, praising his potential and urging aggressive upgrades.

  • Leclerc would be happy to see Antonelli crowned if Ferrari fails to win the title.
  • Antonelli currently leads the standings and is backed by Leclerc for future success.
  • Leclerc emphasizes the importance of Ferrari's aggressive upgrade strategy.

From GPBlog · 6 hrs ago

Leclerc backs Antonelli for 2026 F1 title if Ferrari miss out, targets more wins, and urges Ferrari to keep aggressive upgrades as Antonelli leads standings.

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