Former Benetton driver JJ Lehto says that Charles Leclerc has to be considered as Ferrari's number one driver following two consecutive wins putting him above teammate Sebastian Vettel in the drivers' standings.
Leclerc's win in Italy, something Vettel has never done for Ferrari, made the Monegasque an instant hero with the fans, and Lehto now believes that he is Ferrari's number one.
He told Iltalehti newspaper: “The expectations to succeed are always high at Ferrari, and there is always a number one driver to take the team forwards.
“Leclerc has shown that Ferrari can win too, which creates confidence and enthusiasm. A new sheriff is in town.”
Do you agree? Who is Ferrari's number one, Vettel or Leclerc?
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