Scuderia Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc smiles and jokes in the post-qualifying press conference in Monaco. The poleman has only one goal: to finally win his home race.
The Monegasque has never had great luck on this circuit and has never reached the podium. This year, however, with Max Verstappen starting from the sixth spot on the grid, Charles Leclerc has a great opportunity in hand. In the front row is also “brother” Oscar Piastri.
In reality, the Australian has no family ties with the Ferrari driver, but it all started a few days ago. Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc found themselves involved in a fun conversation when the McLaren driver started wondering if he had some Monegasque origins. “I can adopt you if you need,” was the response from #16.
“Yes, we are a family,” Charles Leclerc responded in the press conference, playing along with the journalist’s question about him and Oscar Piastri as ‘brothers.’
“Starting from the front row, we will talk about it tonight with my mother. I’m sure she will calm us down and maybe I can go straight to the first corner, maintaining the first position, and Oscar the second.” The Monegasque then turned to his teammate, involving him in the conversation as well: “Do you want to be adopted too? Don’t be jealous, Carlos.”
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“I think I need a haircut. I’ll go to your mother here,” Carlos Sainz responded, playing along. “I need to find a new hairdresser here in Monaco. Whenever you want. I think she is available and will surely find time for you.” Returning serious, Leclerc focused on tomorrow’s race. We just have to concentrate on ourselves. We can only control what we know how to do best and have a good start. If we have it, I have little doubt that we will keep that position at turn 1. We have had good starts recently, so I’m not too worried.” – the Ferrari driver concluded.
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