Charles Leclerc chooses his best and worst memory of the 2022 season

Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) is an honest man. The Monegasque, author of three victories in Formula 1 in 2022, ended the campaign on a good note, that of having dispossessed Sergio Pérez (Red Bull) of the honorary rank of vice-world champion.

However, there was no shortage of moments of doubt in the Scuderia clan. “There were piloting errors, yes,” admits the 25-year-old pilot to Canal+. These are things that happen, but shouldn't happen. I will work so that these errors are less and less present.

There was a big (pilot error), it happened in France, where I lost 25 points. It was this mistake in particular that hurt me, recognizes the Monegasque. I think the accumulation (piloting errors, mechanical problems and strategic failings. Editor's note) played. »

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Enough to plunge the motivation of the Reds, at a time when the tandem Red Bull-Max Verstappen set the winning machine in motion. “This season has not been easy for that reason. We knew that the performance was there to fight for victories but we did not manage to achieve this speed on Sunday. »

Charles Leclerc, however, tries to take a step back from what could be considered a semi-failure. “It’s been a complicated season. Emotionally, there were ups and downs. But if I take a step back, 2022 was a good season. We tend to forget where we started last year (7th in the Drivers' standings with 159 pts, Ferrari 3rd with 323,5 pts. Editor's note). We have still taken a big step forward. »

The Bahrain Grand Prix is ​​his best memory of the year. “Accomplish a double with Carlos Sainz second in the first race, it was incredible. »

Conversely, the Monaco Grand Prix mess-up will remain as his worst memory. “ It was a particularly difficult moment (to live). At home, I feel like the elements are working against me. »