Charles Leclerc against a reverse starting grid

      Charles Leclerc is not enthusiastic about Formula 1 management’s plans to increase the number of sprint rounds in the medium term. The Ferrari driver also doesn’t like the reverse grid, but he is ready to support the return of naturally aspirated V8 engines to Formula 1.

      “My view is this: at the moment we have a sufficient number of sprint rounds, and I wouldn’t want them increased,” Charles Leclerc said during the race weekend in Baku. “As for a reverse grid, I don’t know… At least, not on a regular race weekend. That option could be considered for a sprint, but in my opinion it shouldn’t become part of Formula 1. I think Formula 1 should remain as it is now. We don’t need to invent anything.

      “But I would gladly return to V8 or V10 engines, because I want the cars to be louder. The sound is exactly what I’m missing in the sport right now, and it was the sound of the engines that made me fall in love with Formula 1.

      “I grew up in Monaco and I remember as a child getting goosebumps when the Formula 1 cars hit the track. It’s a pity that you don’t get that effect anymore.”