Guenther Steiner believes Charles Leclerc faces more pressure than George Russell heading into the Austrian Grand Prix. The former Haas team principal, known for his direct opinions, stated on The Red Flags Podcast that while both drivers have much to prove, Leclerc's situation is more critical. Steiner argued Leclerc has "got what he wanted now," implying recent car changes or team dynamics, contrasting this with Russell, who hasn't publicly criticized his Mercedes. Steiner highlighted Leclerc's Barcelona retirement due to power steering, which followed a Monaco crash and subsequent complaints. This places a direct spotlight on Leclerc to perform, especially as teammate Lewis Hamilton recently secured a victory. Ferrari needs Leclerc to deliver clean, strong results to keep their championship hopes alive.
Read the full story at Motorsport.comCHARLES LECLERC UNDER MORE PRESSURE THAN GEORGE RUSSELL, CLAIMS GUENTHER STEINER
Guenther Steiner believes Charles Leclerc faces more pressure than George Russell heading into the Austrian Grand Prix. The former Haas team principal, known for his direct opinions, stated on The Red Flags Podcast that while both drivers have much to prove, Leclerc's situation is more critical. Steiner argued Leclerc has "got what he wanted now," implying recent car changes or team dynamics, contrasting this with Russell, who hasn't publicly criticized his Mercedes. Steiner highlighted Leclerc's Barcelona retirement due to power steering, which followed a Monaco crash and subsequent complaints. This places a direct spotlight on Leclerc to perform, especially as teammate Lewis Hamilton recently secured a victory. Ferrari needs Leclerc to deliver clean, strong results to keep their championship hopes alive.
