According to Leo Turrini, Leclerc will either be like Alesi or like Raikkonen

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Turrini: Will Leclerc be the new Alesi or the new Raikkonen?

Italian journalist Pino Turrini said that Charles Leclerc's contract extension with Ferrari until the end of 2026 could be his life choice. Turrini thinks Leclerc could be on the list of drivers who have won a championship with Ferrari if given a car to race for the title.

“If Leclerc renews with Ferrari, he will have made a life choice,” Turrini wrote on his blog. Wrote. “At the end of this, it will be either the new Alesi or the new Raikkonen.”

Turrini believes in Leclerc's talent, but it also takes a tool to win a championship. "He's good and I don't think there's a stronger driver than him," said Turrini. said. “But right now the thing Ferrari should be least worried about is who is on the team. Personally, I, as president, would assemble a dream team from Schumi to Todt, from Brawn to Byrne…”

During Ferrari's heyday, the 'dream team' of Michael Schumacher, Jean Todt, Ross Brawn and Rory Byrne won five World Championships from 2000 to 2004.

Turrini sees no reason why the dream team should not include current driver Carlos Sainz. “Carlos is justifiably ambitious,” Turrini said. said. “He doesn't consider himself inferior to Leclerc. If it were me, I would keep him on the team. There is absolutely no shortage of offers, even if they are not from the best teams. At least until now.”

Turrini was asked what he would do if given the choice between one of the Ferrari drivers and Lewis Hamilton. Turrini said, "If he's free, of course I'd take Hamilton instead of Sainz." gave the answer.

Turrini's comments show that Leclerc is in the process of making one of the most important decisions of his career. Leclerc will have to evaluate whether he has the tools and the team needed to win the title.