Collector Leclerc – Frédéric Vasseur: “Charles is popular because he doesn’t cheat”

No one knows Charles Leclerc better than the French manager. From their first working relationship in karting to the latest victories for Ferrari, the two men have never left each other's side and have forged a bond that goes far beyond the simple driver/boss connection. A unique relationship, and without complacency.

Published 01/02/2025 à 18:00

Jean-Michel Desnoues

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Collector Leclerc – Frédéric Vasseur: “Charles is popular because he doesn’t cheat”

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Do you remember your first meeting with Charles?

We talked about this recently, and we disagree.(Laughs) For me, it was on the Angerville track (Essonne. Ed.), except that I am definitely confusing him with Jules (Bianchi, see further. Editor's note). In fact, the only thing that is certain is that he was still in karting since we had just launched ART Karting and Charles competed with us in the world championship in Bahrain in 2012.

Was it already possible to say that he had an unusual talent?

It would be easy to say "yes", except that it is not that simple. There are guys who are fantastic in karting and who disappear from the radar. Charles reminded me not so long ago

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