Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc’s friendship has evolved significantly from their karting days. Despite displaying intense sportsmanship on the Formula One track, the two drivers share a deep and enduring off-track friendship.
With the conclusion of the F1 2023 season, Tenis Padel Soleil has demonstrated another chance for enthusiasts to witness the drivers’ friendly competition away from the racing circuit. This presents a unique opportunity to witness the fierce competition between drivers, even in off-racing seasons.
Verstappen and Leclerc’s surprising team-up
As the off-season stretches on, F1 enthusiasts find themselves eagerly anticipating the return of the roaring engines for the 2024 season. To end the anticipation for a while, a special treat awaits: Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen will face off in a match organized by “Tennis Padel Soleil” in Monte Carlo Scheduled to kick off at 8:30, the venue for watching remains unconfirmed, but the Youtube channel seems the likely choice.
for anyone interested: the padel game will POSSIBLY be streamed in their official youtube channel, as they've been streaming other games
— clara (@leclercsletters) December 9, 2023
their channel: https://t.co/WveO3GV0s3 https://t.co/U9RdkQQRWg pic.twitter.com/0Zdvfa2vSN
What makes this event more exciting is the participation of not only the skilled Formula One drivers but also Norman Nato and Nick Cassidy from the world of Formula E. If you are already missing the thrill of on-track competition, tuning in to watch these talents engage in a game of padel could be just the thing to bring a smile to your face. It is a unique chance to observe these drivers in a different light, showcasing not only their racing prowess but also their bonds with each other off-track.
Max Verstappen expressed preference for F1 rivalry with Charles Leclerc
Max Verstappen has voiced his preference for the rivalry with Ferrari and Charles Leclerc over the intense World Championship battle he had with Lewis Hamilton last season. Despite emerging victorious in a controversial end to the season-long duel with Hamilton, this year sees Mercedes lagging in pace. Instead, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc has become Verstappen’s primary contender for retaining his title, engaging in thrilling wheel-to-wheel contests throughout the season.
This friendship ❤️ #MaxVerstappen #CharlesLeclerc pic.twitter.com/OlehwY5D3C
— Ana 🦁 #V3RSTAPPEN (@maxvcalloway) May 29, 2022
In contrast to the heated exchanges of the previous seasons, there’s been a noticeable absence of animosity between Ferrari and Red Bull this time around. Verstappen’s substantial 63 point lead ahead of the Hungarian GP this weekend seems to have played a role in diffusing the tension that was building earlier in this season.The spotlight has shifted from a fierce rivalry to a compelling battle between Leclerc and Verstappen, adding a different dynamic to the Formula One landscape this year.
The Dutch driver said: “I prefer what we have now because, first of all, Charles I know very well, he’s a nice guy, we are a similar age – I think we are only three weeks apart.”
“I think we are also fighting a very well-respected competitor in terms of Ferrari. The way they go about the way we are fighting, when they win a race, we can go to them and say well done, and when we win a race, they can say well done, and I respect that.”
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