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FIA president says Leclerc 'deserves' title

Jan.27 Charles Leclerc "deserves" to be a world champion, according to FIA president Jean Todt. 22-year-old Leclerc, who is managed by Todt's son Nicolas, recently signed a new deal with Ferrari through 2024. "Charles has to make sure he has a car and a team that allows him to win races," Todt is quoted by La Gazette de Monaco. "I wish for him to become world champion as he deserves it. But everything will depend on the car. "I believe that winning the world championship is 80 percent dependent on the car and 20 percent dependent on the talent of the driver. Charles already has the 20 percent," the FIA president added. On other matters, Todt said he is...
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