Because the Paris Olympics captivate the world this month, discussions concerning the inclusion of recent sports activities proceed to floor. Future Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton has introduced his plans to attend the video games to help a pal, whereas Charles Leclerc took half within the prestigious torch relay main as much as the occasion. The Monegasque driver has additionally expressed his want for motorsports to develop into a future Olympic sport.
Charles Leclerc’s Olympic Dream for Monaco
“It might be nice to have motorsport on the Olympics,” the Ferrari driver mentioned, even though he’s conscious there could be some extra issues as in comparison with different sports activities – “Nonetheless, I believe it’s a bit harder to organise than different sports activities as a result of clearly we’re all driving for various constructors with totally different automobiles in Formulation 1. And to have the ability to have all the identical automotive, you’ll have to select, clearly, which route you wish to go to, what downforce, what horsepower and every little thing.” – he identified.
Charles Leclerc then added: “However it’s positively potential.” The Ferrari driver additionally defined why it might imply a lot to him to characterize his nation not solely in F1, but in addition on the Olympics. “I’d like to characterize Monaco. I’m very pleased with being from Monaco. We’re only a few Monegasques. And it feels good to be representing such a small however stunning nation. So I’d like to. However I don’t know if there are any plans of that any time quickly.” – the Ferrari man concluded.
Monaco has but to safe its first Olympic medal. This yr, seven athletes from the Principality are competing in Paris. The Ferrari driver has voiced his eagerness to characterize Monaco in motorsports if it ever turns into a part of the Olympic Video games, hoping to convey dwelling a medal for his nation.
Aug 3, 2024
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