Ferrari announced on Wednesday that it would be returning to the premier class of sportscar racing in 2023 by entering the Le Mans Hypercar class of the World Endurance Championship. The programme will see Ferrari embark on its first factory prototype campaign at world championship level since 1973, having last won Le Mans outright in 1965. Leclerc took part in the Motorsport Games -run virtual Le Mans event last year, and said afterwards that he was eager to take part in the real thing one day. Speaking at Ferrari’s launch event ahead of the 2021 season, Leclerc said that while his focus lay on Formula 1, he would jump at the chance to race with the team at Le Mans in the future. “I love Le Mans, I’ve always been a fan of Le Mans,” Leclerc said. “If the opportunity arises, then I will be very happy to join. “At the moment, my main focus is Formula 1. But, again, if there is an opportunity, why not?” Leclerc’s team-mate, Carlos Sainz Jr, was cooler on the … [Read more...] about Leclerc would love to drive Ferrari Le Mans Hypercar
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Perez: Red Bull drive will “open many doors” for the future
The Mexican had faced the risk of being left on the F1 sidelines this year after his former Racing Point team elected to terminate his contract and replace him with Sebastian Vettel. However, a strong finish to the 2020 campaign helped earn him a surprise call-up at Red Bull on a one-year deal to race alongside Max Verstappen. Although he is aware that he may not have a long term future at the Milton Keynes-based team, he still senses the campaign ahead can boost his chances of securing good drives elsewhere. “I see it as an opportunity to deliver to my potential, having a top car and a top team,” he said. “It’s an opportunity that will definitely open many doors. We’ll see what happens afterwards. “I have to make sure that I do the same as in the past, to deliver to the maximum, make the most of any opportunity I’m given, and just enjoy.” Read Also: Perez can see why drivers struggled to adapt to Red Bull F1 car Verstappen and Perez unsure F1 needs … [Read more...] about Perez: Red Bull drive will “open many doors” for the future