Charles Leclerc is no stranger to Ferrari’s new team principal, Frederic Vasseur, after the pair worked together at Sauber in 2018.
So what words were shared between the pair when Vasseur visited Leclerc during a test day at Fiorano earlier this week?
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Jere (@jerejj)
28th January 2023, 10:31
Good luck for the run & the season (translated from French, given their mutual native language).
I wish I could be more creative, though, which I can with some other random images.
Only Facts!
28th January 2023, 10:53
I put a good word for you, Fred. Now, are we clear about Carlos?
Mayrton
29th January 2023, 10:28
+1
Clive Allen (@clive-allen)
28th January 2023, 10:55
Jeez Charles, I thought your head had come off.
Wheel Nut (@wheel-nut)
28th January 2023, 11:32
You couldn’t give us a hand getting out the car mate?
Nulla Pax (@nullapax)
28th January 2023, 11:50
They thought the payoff had gone unnoticed …. but they were being watched!
Nulla Pax (@nullapax)
28th January 2023, 11:50
“Give me a pay rise or I’ll break your thumb”
David Sexton
28th January 2023, 12:59
…same as the old boss.
James Brickles (@brickles)
28th January 2023, 13:28
“Champagne is a drink that tastes best when you win.”
Pat Ruadh (@fullcoursecaution)
28th January 2023, 13:48
Fred couldn’t wait to show off the golden handshake Ferrari had offered him
Urvaksh (@thedoctor03)
1st February 2023, 6:17
Nice one @fullcoursecaution
Dane
28th January 2023, 14:00
Beat Carlos into turn one and I’ll make you the #1 driver.
gionni
29th January 2023, 18:38
lol
Derek Edwards
28th January 2023, 15:01
After his comments about there being no number one driver, Frederic double-checks that the gloves are off between Charles and Carlos.
Rich Hill
28th January 2023, 15:34
After the pleasantries, Vasseur and Leclerc set about trying to make the FIA’s new helmet camera less draggy…
AllTheCoolNamesWereTaken
28th January 2023, 16:04
“So, which one of us do you think will stay with the team for longer?”
Bullfrog (@bullfrog)
28th January 2023, 16:16
Here’s a fiver to wash my car.
Niefer (@niefer)
28th January 2023, 17:20
“…what? No, I don’t have a lifesaver with me.”
Red Andy (@red-andy)
28th January 2023, 19:39
“I would have preferred Jean Todt”
“Sure, but he wouldn’t have fit in the car”
Roth Man (@rdotquestionmark)
28th January 2023, 21:14
Hi nice to meet you, they told me to come over for an eclair?
Electroball76
28th January 2023, 21:45
Cause I got one hand in my pocket, and the other one’s giving a high five
Electroball76
28th January 2023, 22:02
“Congratulations. You now drive for me. T-72.”
Kringle
28th January 2023, 22:30
“Do you forgive me? Don Vasseur?”
charliex (@photogcw)
28th January 2023, 23:45
I learned this from the Americans. Pull my finger.
EffWunFan (@cairnsfella)
29th January 2023, 7:17
Don’t reach in any further Fredric. That’s not where my helmet cam is located.
Stephen Crowsen (@drycrust)
29th January 2023, 7:33
“Hi ya Fred! I hate to say it, but I’m told the new boss is going to be here today, otherwise I’d ask you to stay and have a chat and show you around the place.”
Neil (@neilosjames)
29th January 2023, 12:58
“It was from our new sponsor, Nivea. Soft as a baby’s, right?”
Jack (@jackisthestig)
29th January 2023, 13:33
“I look forward to our two or three years together.”
Qeki (@qeki)
29th January 2023, 19:28
“and Sainz is Barrichello.”
Urvaksh (@thedoctor03)
29th January 2023, 20:47
After being told of his #1 driver status, Charles took Fred’s advice to keep a lid on it way too literally.
Todfod (@todfod)
30th January 2023, 5:45
Leclerc – “Let’s give Carlos the ‘preferred’ strategies that I received last season”
Placid (@placid)
31st January 2023, 3:00
Frederic: How long do I need to stay in this mannequin challenge? I have to go to the bathroom.