Jean Alesi says Charles Leclerc will "soon be world champion"

Former Ferrari driver Jean Alesi says that Charles Leclerc won't have to wait long to become F1 world champion, given his incredibe talent. Leclerc won two races in his first season with Ferrari, finishing fourth in the drivers' standings.

It was the Monegasque's first season at the Scuderia and he outscored teammate Sebastian Vettel, leading to many ex-drivers and pundits praising him.

And now one-time Grand Prix winner Jean Alesi has become the latest to say good things. He told Radio Rai: “He is a phenomenon. I am sure he will soon be champion."

Is F1 boring? Alesi says no...

F1 has been accused of being boring in recent years, but Alesi disagrees, adding: “I don’t agree with people that says it’s boring. It’s simply that we watch it differently. We are spoiled remembering great races from the past.

“But now drivers are all very well trained and prepared, the races are faster and more powerful. Every race those drivers give you great battle and I love it.”