Leclerc: If Ferrari doesn't win, then I will be happy for Kimi's title.
In the second half of the season, which will kick off this weekend with the stage in Zandvoort, the battle for the title will resume. Kimi Antonelli is considered the favorite, but Lewis Hamilton and George Russell still have chances. Charles Leclerc stated that he would prefer to see Antonelli as the champion, but only if the title does not go to Ferrari.
"I am not thinking about the title fight and just want to win another race," Charles said on the air of the Italian channel Sky. "My work is already bearing fruit, but if Ferrari does not win the title, I will be happy for Kimi. He is just overflowing with enthusiasm, and he reminds me of myself at the time of my debut.
In the title fight, everything will depend on the speed of the car's development. This year, updates are much more important than last year, as they help make a significant leap forward.
We saw this with McLaren in Hungary, so our team must continue to stick to an aggressive car development plan. Let's see how events unfold."
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