F1: Charles Leclerc copies Lewis Hamilton in Barcelona—a strategic move or a sign of desperation?

Charles Leclerc has gotten off to a rocky start in the new F1 World Championship season. After six races, he finds himself with more problems than solutions. His crash in Monte Carlo, at his home Grand Prix, left its mark. Nervous and angry with himself, the Monegasque driver is looking for immediate solutions.

In fact, a decision has already been made: to copy the setup of his teammate Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari, which, on the other hand, is performing brilliantly, as evidenced by his second-place finish at the Monaco Grand Prix.

Charles Leclerc has decided to follow the seven-time World Champion’s “lead” regarding the use of the car’s braking system, so as to avoid unpleasant surprises like the one that occurred in Monte Carlo.

The Monegasque driver has just renewed his contract with Ferrari but has fewer points in the standings than Lewis Hamilton: 75 for Charles Leclerc, 105 for the Briton, who is currently second in the World Championship, behind the fabulous Antonelli. Starting with the Barcelona round, the “Predestined One” aims to regain the right feel for his Ferrari. He needs a strong result to put this decidedly dark period behind him.