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Wolff: Leclerc can be World Champion

Toto Wolff claims we are 'seeing a young champion in the making' after Charles Leclerc's performance in the Bahrain Grand Prix. Leclerc looked set to win the Bahrain GP after a dominating display, but a cylinder failure caused him to drop behind both Mercedes drivers who went on to secure a second one-two finish in as many races for the Silver Arrows. Lewis Hamilton would take the chequered flag, but Wolff assured Leclerc that he has what it takes to be a title contender. 'In Leclerc I think we are seeing a young champion in the making who was the emotional winner,' said Wolff told reporters after the race. '[He was] the fastest man in the fastest machine. He has gotten all the cruel side...
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