Charles Leclerc expects a lot from the 2018 Ferrari engine

Officialized at the same time as the partnership with Alfa Romeo, Charles Leclerc will compete in Sauber colors this season for its debut in F1. The winner of the FIA ​​championship F2 in 2017 will team up with Marcuc Ericsson and should count on a car marking a real renewal for the Hinwil team.

Frédéric Vasseur, Team Principal of Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team, admitted a few weeks ago that his team would start on new bases this year, benefiting in particular from the presence of the Power Unit V6 turbo / hybrid Ferrari in its latest version 2018.

A clear change for Sauber, which had to deal last year with the 2016 powertrain. What to offer according to Frédéric Vasseur, a new philosophy for the development of the 2018 single-seater.

Charles Leclerc sees real reasons for hope in this context around Sauber. “ Having the new Ferrari 2018 engine will be a big boost for the team, explains the Monegasque. The newly formed partnership with Alfa Romeo is also excellent news. »

The former resident of the FIA ​​European Championship F3 does not, however, set a quantified objective for its first campaign. “My main goal is to continue to develop my skills as a driver and gain as much experience in Formula 1 as possible.

I will work hard to support the team in the development of the car during the season, so that we can achieve the best possible results during the year. »