Charles Leclerc has admitted that he has heard the rumours that tip him to replace Kimi Raikkonen at Ferrari for next season. The rookie has been impressing figures up and down the paddock and his staring drives in recent races hasn't gone unnoticed.
Current Ferrari driver and potential 2019 teammate to Leclerc, Sebastian Vettel believes that the Sauber driver has been outperforming his car so far this season.
"He doesn't have the best car but he seems to be doing his job. It's really impressive," said Vettel.
He also garnered praise from championship leader Lewis Hamilton for his exploits.
"He does a great job with what he has, which is what you expect a good driver to do,"
Leclerc himself however maintains that he is focused on the season ahead and that a potential drive with Ferrari has been floated around for him to hear.
"The rumours? I have found the mentality to focus on what I'm doing and not listen to what happens around me. But yes, I have heard the rumours,"
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