Leclerc aims to delete other people's expectations

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc is aiming to "erase and delete" other people's expectations of the driver following his switch to Scuderia for the upcoming 2019 season.

Following an impressive rookie season with Sauber (now Alfa Romeo Racing), Leclerc earned himself a call-up to Formula 1's biggest side.

Many have backed Leclerc to challenge his new team-mate, Sebastian Vettel, during his debut campaign with Ferrari - but the Monegasque youngster has played down any expectations laid upon him this term.

"I'm just focusing on myself, trying to erase and delete what everyone expects from me," Leclerc said. "Obviously any time you are driving a Ferrari the expectations are big because it's a top team and it's probably the most legendary Formula 1 team.

Leclerc continued to single out the significance of focusing on himself and not what other people are expecting of him.