Raymond Vermeulen, Max Verstappen’s manager, recently stated that there is another talented driver in Formula 1 who could rival the current world champion. Verstappen has been exceptional in recent years, breaking records and surpassing his competitors. However, Vermeulen believes that this other driver, Charles Leclerc, possesses similar skills and abilities to Verstappen, despite not yet winning the championship.
Verstappen and Leclerc are widely regarded as two of the best young drivers in Formula 1. They had a fierce battle for the world title in 2022, with Verstappen coming out victorious in the end. Vermeulen praised Leclerc’s impressive pole positions and described some of his performances as extraordinary. Despite having less experience in F1 compared to Verstappen, Leclerc has achieved an impressive 23 pole positions.
Vermeulen emphasized Leclerc’s mastery in driving and suggested that if given the right opportunity in the future, he could become a world champion in Formula 1. It is worth noting that these compliments come from Verstappen’s own manager, highlighting Leclerc’s talent and potential.
In recent years, Max Verstappen and Red Bull have dominated the sport, making it difficult for their rivals to challenge them. However, Charles Leclerc and Ferrari are determined to compete against the current world champions and fight for victories. Leclerc expressed his satisfaction after pre-season testing in Bahrain, where Ferrari encountered no unexpected issues. Ferrari team principal, Fred Vasseur, even commented that the team’s performance was exceptional. Similarly, Verstappen was pleased with his races in the RB-20 car, showing great enthusiasm.
Fans are eagerly anticipating an exciting battle between Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen this year. However, it is likely that Ferrari will initially lag behind Red Bull in terms of performance. It will be interesting to see if Leclerc can finally challenge Verstappen’s dominance at the pinnacle of motorsport.
