Verstappen not unbeatable according to Leclerc: 'Victory is possible'

The current Formula 1 season is once again Max Verstappen's hunting ground. Like last season, the reigning world champion is untrackable by almost nobody. He has won 11 of the 13 races in 2023. Charles Leclerc still feels he can also win a race. He explains how that sits for him.

"As strange as it can sound, whenever I put my helmet on, I still feel like the victory is possible," Leclerc told BBC Sport. "Whenever I am home training or when I am in the car, winning is what motivates me and it never feels unachievable. Then of course realistically before the weekend you know that, if nothing happens to them, they are just going to be in a league of their own come Sunday."

Leclerc still confident

"But whenever I close the visor, I still believe in it. I still think this is something I can do. A win is still possible and I will always give absolutely everything for the win. So there is no lack of motivation whatsoever" the Monegasque concluded.

At Zandvoort, Leclerc skidded off the track with his red car, resulting in no points in the world championship. Teammate Carlos Sainz did manage to score points, overtaking the Monegasque in the standings as a result.