Formula 1 managing director Ross Brawn has lauded Scuderia Ferrari Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc following his performance the 2020 British Grand Prix last weekend. The former Ferrari boss said that Charles is outdriving his SF1000 car, as the Monegasque secured his second podium result of the year on Sunday, while Scuderia Ferrari continues to work through the struggles that has seen it slip down the pecking order in 2020.
Charles Leclerc was running in fourth place for much of the grand prix, the same position he qualified in – however following a late-race puncture for Valtteri Bottas, the 22-year-old was promoted to third, where he would remain until the chequered flag.
His teammate Sebastian Vettel faced challenges throughout the weekend and could only secure a single point for himself and Ferrari, crossing the line in 10th place.
“Charles’ podium was fortuitous, following Valtteri’s tyre problem, but considering the difficulties they are having with the car, his performance was hugely impressive,” Brawn wrote in his post-race column. He continues to crunch out big results that are beyond what the car is really capable of. He is leaving us all waiting with bated breath for when they get the car sorted out. He’s driving quite exceptionally. Sebastian had a horrible weekend, and you get those. Clearly, Charles’s result was a bonus and Ferrari clearly need to improve the car – and quickly. But there are a lot of good and experienced people at Ferrari and I’m optimistic.” – former Scuderia Ferrari technical director Ross Brawn concluded.
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