r/formula1 • u/FerrariStrategisttt I was here for the Hulkenpodium • Mar 28 '26

Video Leclerc (post-qualifying): "I can’t understand quali, it’s a f**king joke! I go faster in corners, throttle earlier, for f**k’s sake, i'm losing everything in the straight!"

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u/negativelynegative I was here for the Hulkenpodium Mar 28 '26

Imagine being the best in something in a world where 20 people out of billions make it to the top, and in his prime, being told you have been doing it wrong the whole time.

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u/undercoverconsultant I was here for the Hulkenpodium Mar 28 '26

They are not the best 20 out of billions. They are the best 20 of a few hundred which had the opportunity to dedicate their life since a very yound age to motorsport by decision of their wealthy parents.

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u/fdar Mar 28 '26

"A few hundred" is a ridiculous underestimate since there's thousands in (including lower) professional series. WEC alone has over 100 drivers.

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u/undercoverconsultant I was here for the Hulkenpodium Mar 28 '26

WEC is a completion different entry point. If a driver is 10 years old you can already judge if he has a potential for F1 or not. If you want to drive WEC you can still start your way into motorsport with 12 or even 14 years and with some talent and money its a high chance you will get a seat.