F1 Expert boldly claims Charles Leclerc’s soft approach hands him disappointing 2023 F1 season against Max Verstappen

Charles Leclerc is widely recognized not only for his impressive skills on the track but also for his charming demeanor off it. During the recent Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Leclerc demonstrated a strong start in the practice sessions. However, despite his notable performances, the spotlight often shifts to the Dutch sensation, Max Verstappen.

He has consistently tried to outshine Verstappen, but he seems to fall short every time. According to an F1 expert, the driver’s approach is characterized by a more softer approach, which may be contributing to his inability to grab the limelight.

Nicky Catsburg critiques Leclerc’s tactics

F1 expert Nicky Catsburg has firmly pointed out the possibilities of Leclerc being unable to beat Max Verstappen despite having talent. According to Catsburg, Leclerc’s politeness on the track may be hindering his ability to surpass the Dutch driver.

The expert also suggested that the 26-year-old be more aggressive on the track, especially if he is competing with Verstappen. He said, “Charles Leclerc is too sweet in some situations.”

For example, at the Abu Dhabi Grand GP or Les Vegas GP, the Monegasque driver let Verstappen pass without putting up a fight. If we look closely at the Abu Dhabi GP, Catsburg highlighted that it was necessary for the Monegasque driver to stay longer and put up a fight rather than simply letting the Red Bull driver pass. “In Abu Dhabi, he had two situations like this in the opening phase. Max Verstappen would never have let this happen,” Catsburg added.

Finally, Catsburg outlines the methods for which the Ferrari driver needs to work and adds more aggressive methods like Verstappen does. This includes deliberately braking late and missing the corners, which forces the opponent wide, preventing them from taking the corner slowly, and prioritizing his needs over anything else.

How many points does Charles Leclerc have in 2023?

Charles Leclerc has scored a total of 206 points, being in the fifth position in the driver’s standings. The entire season was winless for the Monegasque driver, although his teammate, Carlos Sainz, managed to secure one victory at the Singapore Grand Prix. In contrast to the previous season, which saw Charles Leclerc secure three victories and claim nine pole positions, the current season has been notably disappointing for the talented driver.

Overall, Leclerc has managed to clinch four pole positions, which automatically placed him among the top five drivers in the standings.

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