French GP | If I hold making errors then it’s pointless, says Charles Leclerc after heartbreak on Sunday

Charles Leclerc expressed his frustration after crashing out of the French GP on Sunday and stated that he cannot hold making errors.

Leclerc is at the moment trailing Verstappen by 63 factors within the Driver’s Championship (Courtesy: Reuters)

HIGHLIGHTSLeclerc crashed out from the French GP whereas main the raceThe Ferrari driver now trails Verstappen by 63 factorsLeclerc stated he’ll blame himself if he finally ends up dropping out on the World Championship

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc has stated that regardless of performing on the highest degree of his profession, it’s pointless for the time being if he retains making errors, because the French GP resulted in heartbreak for the Monegasque driver.

Leclerc was main on the Circuit Paul Ricard and appeared to be in a really commanding place to safe the chequered flag. However, catastrophe struck on the 18th lap because the Monegasque driver’s Ferrari misplaced management and went into the barricades. An irate Leclerc was heard to be voicing considerations over a difficulty with the throttle pedal.

This allowed Max Verstappen to get the lead of the race and finally safe the win on Sunday. The outcome on the French GP was an actual blow to Leclerc’s title aspirations as he now trails the Red Bull driver by 63 factors.

Speaking to Sky Sports after the race, the Ferrari driver stated that he’s at the moment performing on the highest degree of his profession however errors are diminishing his work for the time being. Leclerc additionally stated that he’ll maintain himself accountable if he finally ends up lacking out on the World Championship.

“I am performing at the highest level of my career, but if I keep the mistakes, then it is pointless. If we lose the championship by 32 points, I will know where they are coming from, but it is unacceptable.”

Leclerc additionally stated it was a tricky weekend for him as he struggled with the steadiness of the automotive.

“I go through the same process all the time and try to analyse. It is a mistake and that is it. It is trying to push too much and I lost the rear. It has been a very difficult weekend for me. I struggled with the balance of the car.”

“I made a mistake at the wrong moment,” stated Leclerc.

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