Charles Leclerc, Ferrari Formula 1 driver, revealed he would love to take part in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the future, after Ferrari won the centenary edition of the race.
Ferrari returned to the FIA World Endurance Championship and Le Mans after a 50-year absence, and marked their return in the best way possible, the 24-hour-race from pole on Sunday, beating Toyota – who have dominated the Championship in recent years – in the process.
Ferrari’s Le Mans Victory comes amid struggles of it F1 team who are facing bleak prospects in 2023 as Red Bull dominate chased by Aston Martin, while an improved Mercedes threaten to leave the Red Cars in the dust.
Charles Leclerc, the Scuderia’s F1 ace, was present at the 24 Hours of Le Mans supporting Ferrari’s efforts and he spoke to Eurosport at the conclusion of the event, where the #51 Ferrari 499P Hypercar driven by Antonio Giovinazzi, Alessandro Pier Guidi, and James Calado took the win.
Ferrari’s Le Mans win incredible
“It feels absolutely amazing,” Leclerc said. “Having a Ferrari winning it’s incredible after a return after so many years, it’s a very special edition.
“Unlucky for the second Ferrari as we had a small impact with a small rock on one radiator so that made us lose a lot of time,” the Ferrari F1 driver added referring to the other #50 499P that took Hyperpole in the hands of Antonio Fuoco, but finished fifth.
Asked of he would contemplate taking part in the historic even himself one day, Leclerc responded: “Why not!
“It’s an incredible event. For sure one day in my life I want to tick that box. When it will be I don’t know. I’m just extremely proud of what Ferrari has done today. It’s been crazy,” he concluded.
Leclerc will now be on his way to Canada, where he will take part in the 2023 Canadian Grand Prix next weekend, and while he may be inspired by Ferrari’s Le Mans victory, he will most probably be unable to fight for top honors in his SF-23.