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Leclerc ready for Ferrari

Leclerc ready for Ferrari

21-07-2018 12:23
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Bobby Vincent

Charles Leclerc says he would not turn down an opportunity to drive for Ferrari in 2019.

Leclerc has been rumoured to replace Kimi Raikkonen at Ferrari for next season as he continues his brilliant season for Sauber.

The 20-year-old just set the best time in FP3 ahead of the Hockenheim Qualifying later this afternoon.

"So far they haven't told me anything," the Sauber driver said to GrandPrix.com.

"But ever since I was little I dreamed of driving for Ferrari. If an opportunity arises, I will never say no.

"So far I have not received the slightest indication that it will happen,"

Leclerc also said he thinks he is ready for the pressure of having Sebastian Vettel as his team mate next season.

"It would be a great challenge. At the same time, can you imagine how much I can learn and develop next to him?," he added.

The Monegasque driver says he is not worried about being Vettel's 'number 2' if he does join.

"I have never driven for Ferrari so I don't know if it's really like that," Leclerc said.

"I am not completely in agreement with that philosophy, but it's something that is far from me. Like I said, what I have to do today is focus on my work at Sauber."