Charles Leclerc has revealed that he and Max Verstappen would not speak to each other when they were racing in junior formulas. The two have now matured and despite their fierce rivalry on track, they are back speaking to each other. However, with these two set to compete in F1 for years to come, who knows how long they will remain on speaking terms!
"We wouldn't even say goodbye to each other as kids because we confused the driver with the person, we were immature," Leclerc told Corriere della Sera.
"Now we don't mix the two, fortunately."
The two drivers have proved that they are the future of Formula 1 and have already shared a few moments on track with each other.
"In Austria Max had more, and I struggled to keep up with him," Leclerc said.
"In Bahrain, it was a bit difficult to accept, but in the end as I have been driving since I was three I immediately turned the page.
"In this sport you always push to the limit, it is normal that you can break something. You know this risk exists, otherwise, you stay at home."
Leclerc and Verstappen are set to battle wheel to wheel for many a season to come but fingers crossed that they can show respect for each other off the track.