Charles Leclerc has been one of the most popular drivers in Formula 1. However, the past surrounding him is what has been talked about the most. Although he garnered many fans because of his charisma and good looks, there is more to him than meets the eye.
Fans have been brought to tears when they find out that Jules Biachi and Charles are related and what holds them so close together even now.
Although Bianchi passed away in 2015, his death has been mourned even now. The driver was the reason for the invention of the halo to protect the drivers. However, in that, a racer and pure heart were lost.
But soon Leclerc joined Formula 1 and shook the entire sport with his arrival. Leclerc and Bianchi were friends because of Leclerc’s older brother. However, as the Monegasque started preparing to join the world of motorsports, Bianchi took him in.
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After a while, Bianchi turned into Leclerc’s godfather. He helped Leclerc get to Formula 1 with no financial issues after the death of his father. He saw the youngster as his godson. And while he had plans of making it to Ferrari, he also wanted to see Leclerc make it big in the sport. However, he unfortunately passed away before he could watch Leclerc take his first steps in the Ferrari building.
Was Jules Bianchi the reason behind Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari F1 wish?
Charles Leclerc has often talked about his wish to win a Formula 1 title. However, the wish is tied to Jules Bianchi. The driver was really close to Bianchi after losing his father but when he lost his big brother too, he was lost. But even with he grief in his heart, the driver has made it to the top quite a few times. Although he has failed to win a championship title, he seems to not stop until he has one.
However, it all links to Bianchi. When Jules was in Formula 1, he had just received an offer to drive for Ferrari as a reserve driver. but before he could ever get to the team, he passed away. Leclerc has now come forward to show his gratitude towards Bianchi by winning a title with Ferrari. He has also mentioned multiple times that he has no plans of leaving his Red team. The driver is adamant about bringing the team to the top again.
“Charles has a mission, a mission to do what Jules should have done.” 💫
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As he fights this fight for Bianchi, he has been seen beating Lewis Hamilton and challenging Max Verstappen. The driver has also been known for how humble and kind he is. Leclerc believes that there is no stopping until he can offer his own title to Jules Bianchi. It seems like a last thank you to his elder brother and godfather for everything he has done. Charles has a wish to make Jules’ wish come true.
