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Charles Leclerc 'eternally grateful' as 'dream comes true'

Charles Leclerc described his graduation to a Ferrari race seat as a “dream come true” following confirmation that he will race for the team in 2019. Leclerc joined Ferrari’s young driver scheme in 2016 and went on to secure successive titles in GP3 and Formula 2, before stepping up to Formula 1 with Sauber for 2018. Leclerc repeatedly answered questions about his Ferrari aspirations through this year and regularly replied that it would be a “dream” to secure a seat with the outfit. On Tuesday the team confirmed that he has been given the nod over Kimi Raikkonen, who will join Sauber in place of the Monegasque youngster.   Leclerc thanked Ferrari and paid...
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