Collector Leclerc - Guillaume Capietto: “The same caliber as Lewis Hamilton”

A highly respected engineer in the promotional formula paddock for over twenty years, the Technical Director of Prema Racing was the voice that whispered in Charles Leclerc's ear in 2017, when the Monegasque clinched the F2 title. The Frenchman draws a parallel with the seven-time British world champion, with whom he had also worked in the GP2 Series.

Published 23/02/2025 à 16:00

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Collector Leclerc – Guillaume Capietto: “The same caliber as Lewis Hamilton”

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Have you ever heard of Charles Leclerc before working with him?

Following quite a bit the karting At the time, I was aware of his exploits in the category. Always in front with Max Verstappen, Charles really stood out. You could say that he was more competitive than some more seasoned drivers. And then, before joining Prema in 2016, I was at ART Grand Prix where Nicolas Todt, Charles' manager (see Grand témoin) was still involved in