Moderator Tommy 12,567 Posted March 14, 2019 Moderator Share Posted March 14, 2019 Looking forward to see what he can do at Ferrari this year. He's the reason I started watching GP2 regularly back then, as I heard so many exciting things about him. Quite a remarkable story too: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,303 Posted March 14, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted March 14, 2019 He's a very talented and a very likeable fellow without a doubt and I hope he does well and even wins the WDC one day, but I'm getting seriously fed up with how the media is milking his story. That's not his fault whatsoever, but it's getting pushed a bit too much for my liking. Sure it's tragic, but it's also very personal, intimate and very special, and it kind of starts losing its meaning when it gets repeated over and over again whenever Charles Leclerc is being mentioned... On topic, I'm also very keen to see him in a Ferrari. I still think it's a risky move as the pressure to perform might be tough for him to handle at such a tender age, although with the changes in higher management, maybe that will change too. He did well for Sauber last season but there were also a few mistakes along the way (understandably so) and I hope the hype around him won't be destructive as he is surely still in the process of learning and improving himself further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,567 Posted March 14, 2019 Author Moderator Share Posted March 14, 2019 2 hours ago, nudge said: He's a very talented and a very likeable fellow without a doubt and I hope he does well and even wins the WDC one day, but I'm getting seriously fed up with how the media is milking his story. That's not his fault whatsoever, but it's getting pushed a bit too much for my liking. Sure it's tragic, but it's also very personal, intimate and very special, and it kind of starts losing its meaning when it gets repeated over and over again whenever Charles Leclerc is being mentioned... Yes and no. The media can go overboard with it, but it's him himself who often mentions Jules and his "Papa" on social media. I think he enjoys the fact that he's doing it for them too, and openly so. But at the same time he's so likable and charismatic that Jules and his father don't overshadow his own persona, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,303 Posted March 14, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted March 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, Tommy said: Yes and no. The media can go overboard with it, but it's him himself who often mentions Jules and his "Papa" on social media. I think he enjoys the fact that he's doing it for them too, and openly so. But at the same time he's so likable and charismatic that Jules and his father don't overshadow his own persona, IMO. Him talking about his father and Jules openly and dedicating his achievements to them is understandable and I don't think anyone could have anything against it; on a contrary, it's the kind of emotional stuff that people love and that's the reason why the media is going overboard with it as they know what the audience desires. I was deeply touched the first time I heard his story, but am I going to feel the same if pretty much every outlet republishes it again and again? Probably not, as it starts to feel like they are just selling an emotional story to the audience that craves for a fairy tale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,567 Posted March 17, 2019 Author Moderator Share Posted March 17, 2019 Oh Charles. Mon amour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,307 Posted March 17, 2019 Administrator Share Posted March 17, 2019 So much class about the lad. Love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,307 Posted March 17, 2019 Administrator Share Posted March 17, 2019 10 minutes ago, Cannabis said: Can't wait until he's allowed to race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,567 Posted March 17, 2019 Author Moderator Share Posted March 17, 2019 Being able to race but finishing 20 seconds behind your teammate is a bit more embarrassing to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,567 Posted March 31, 2019 Author Moderator Share Posted March 31, 2019 His team radios showed again how humble he is. When the engineer told him to stay calm and he said "I'll try"... or even apologizing after the race. https://streamable.com/nlhjd https://streamable.com/aymp5 We don't deserve Charles :'( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,307 Posted March 31, 2019 Administrator Share Posted March 31, 2019 48 minutes ago, Tommy said: His team radios showed again how humble he is. When the engineer told him to stay calm and he said "I'll try"... or even apologizing after the race. https://streamable.com/nlhjd https://streamable.com/aymp5 We don't deserve Charles :'( Especially when it wasn't even his fault Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,567 Posted April 5, 2019 Author Moderator Share Posted April 5, 2019 Ooooof. NSFW: https://streamable.com/px72q Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,307 Posted April 5, 2019 Administrator Share Posted April 5, 2019 MUFC: 'Oh, Charles' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber MUFC+ 1,488 Posted April 5, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted April 5, 2019 7 minutes ago, Stan said: MUFC: 'Oh, Charles' Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,567 Posted April 10, 2019 Author Moderator Share Posted April 10, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,567 Posted May 8, 2019 Author Moderator Share Posted May 8, 2019 Charles himself shared that on twitter & Instagram: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Moderator Tommy 12,567 Posted July 28, 2019 Author Moderator Share Posted July 28, 2019 https://streamable.com/gqkvj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber RandoEFC+ 7,623 Posted July 28, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted July 28, 2019 At least he managed to destroy the Mercedes barrier. The biggest impact a Ferrari has had on them all season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,567 Posted September 8, 2019 Author Moderator Share Posted September 8, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,567 Posted October 21, 2019 Author Moderator Share Posted October 21, 2019 Damn he's mullered. Drunk Kimi is much more fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,303 Posted October 21, 2019 Subscriber Share Posted October 21, 2019 Deserves to be black-flagged for wearing that headband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,567 Posted October 23, 2019 Author Moderator Share Posted October 23, 2019 On 21/10/2019 at 18:17, nudge said: Deserves to be black-flagged for wearing that headband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Moderator Tommy 12,567 Posted May 16, 2020 Author Moderator Share Posted May 16, 2020 1 hour ago, ...Dan said: I've watched his stream a few times, he's honestly such a funny and charming character. I think a lot of people will see him with different eyes after this mess is over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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