Bojan Vrbnjak
A collision in the first corner for a youngster Charles Leclerc it did not only affect his result, for the so-called Onboard clip shows how the Monaco slope is and then again the famous bend 130R drove with only one hand on the steering wheel. Because it's on the right holding his left rearview mirror, which broke off in a collision with Max Verstappn.
Ta spectacular action led to quite a few critics coming forward. Not because it could be Leclerc's handling is dangerous, but because it is driving a Formula 1 car has become too easy. Right after the aerodynamics reform in 2017, are many dramatic twists become just yet mild sections, which are transported by racers at full throttle.
Former racer Formula 1 and at the time an expert television commentator Martin Brundle menu: “I admire the precision and confidence to ride with one hand while you’re busy with DIY (Do it yourself) actions with the other. In my racing time, I wouldn’t even think about it, let alone do it. It saddens me to see that the famous 130R bend has only become a plane."
Also another former Formula 1 racer, Max Chilton, which v IndyCar series race car manages without power steering, was critical of Leclerc’s actions. “Why not eliminate the power steering if that's how easy it is? With speed, tires and vacuum, this should be a big challenge, but it’s definitely not."
On criticism Chilton he also replied Giedo van der Garde, also a former Formula 1 racer who is on his way in the series at the time Le Mans"I agree. I used both hands on the steering wheel and even then I had spare laundry with me." Dutchman he further mentioned that at the time (in 2013) he was running a team car Caterham, who was not exactly known for his predictable behavior on the track.
