On the F1 Nation podcast, de la Rosa spoke about an incident with the seven-time world champion at the McLaren simulator in 2009. This was when the drivers took some time to familiarize themselves with the newly added Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit back then. He said:
The Spaniard then went on to say:
Pointing out that it is their ability to adapt that sets the quartet apart from the rest, the 51-year-old added, saying:
Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc represent the next generation of F1 drivers, who are set to break the benchmarks set by the likes of Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton.
Former F1 driver claims Charles Leclerc may be a threat to Max Verstappen in future
Former Ferrari driver Gerhard Berger claimed that Lewis Hamilton and three-time F1 world champion Ayrton Senna are two special drivers that have left their mark on the sport. He also went on to anoint Max Verstappen as the driver most likely to be their heir. He, however, opined that Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc is expected to pose a significant threat to the Dutchman in the long run.
Pointing out the similarities between Senna and Hamilton, Berger told La Gazzetta dello Sport:
Only time will tell if Leclerc can emerge as a roadblock to Verstappen’s title defense and win his first championship.
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