Charles Leclerc took the crushing disappointment of losing an almost certain maiden Formula One win at the Bahrain Grand Prix with the impressive stoicism of a veteran.
He is 21 years old and more experienced drivers have crumbled or erupted in similar circumstances. That Leclerc bore it with such broad shoulders and sophistication reflected a driver who knows that it is only a matter of time before he does take victory. But more than that his performance and reaction to the setback may well herald the beginning of a new dynamic in F1.
Written by Giles Richards
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/apr/01/charles-leclerc-bahrain-new-dynamic-f1 under the title “Charles Leclerc’s Bahrain brilliance heralds start of a new dynamic in F1 | Giles Richards”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.