Looking back at their rivalry, Leclerc admitted that it did get out of hand at times, with both hating each other. The Ferrari driver said:
Speaking about racing against Charles Leclerc this season, even Max Verstappen has insisted that he has not changed his driving style and is still racing the way he always did. He also acknowledged that Leclerc too was an aggressive driver just like himself and both have been able to engage in close battles this season.
The reigning world champion said:
Charles Leclerc enjoys a 46-point lead over Max Verstappen in the championship
It would have been hard to imagine the reigning world champion on the backfoot in the championship after just three races into the season. That, however, is exactly what has happened as Max Verstappen’s DNFs in two out of the three races this season have left him with a mountain to climb. While the Red Bull challenger is quick and has been able to mount a challenge at times against Ferrari, its reliability is a huge concern.
Coming into the Imola GP weekend, the Red Bull driver will be looking to start his fightback in the championship battle.
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