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Vettel: Leclerc hype is ‘absolutely justified'

Charles Leclerc Sebastian Vettel believes the hype surrounding Formula 1 rookie Charles Leclerc is ‘absolutely justified' after the opening five races of his career. Leclerc joined Sauber this season having won last year's Formula 2 championship, with the Monegasque driver also part of the Ferrari Driver Academy. His performances have also been enough for some to link him with a move to the Scuderia in place of Kimi Raikkonen for 2019. 'I think I was never that hyped when I came in,' admitted Vettel. 'I didn’t win GP2 (Formula 2) and I think the hype is absolutely justified. 'If there’s no hype around him, then I don’t understand who should be hyped because you walk through all...
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