Charles Leclerc has made a hugely impressive start to his Formula One career and it hasn't gone unnoticed. The Sauber driver was praised by Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton recently, a situation he described as "crazy".
"It feels amazing. Also Nico (Hulkenberg) when I was with him for the Formula One Live spoke very highly about me.
"Of course I was in front so it was difficult for him to say anything bad, as he mentioned! He still said many good things about me. Felipe (Massa) also.
"So to have these four drivers speaking of myself that way and saying positive things about me is crazy. It’s great to hear that.
"On the other hand I try to not listen too much there’s a lot I can improve on but it’s always very special to hear those positive things from those drivers.
"As a person when I’m out of the car I have very big respect and it’s very good to hear that. It’s an honour to hear that.
"Then when I’m in the car, when I have the helmet on I don’t think about anyone, these things disappear. The drivers that are there are just any drivers and I will fight as hard (with) any drivers. But when you get out of the car, yes, it’s great to hear that."
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