“I’d be disenchanted if we didn’t strive or didn’t communicate with Adrian,” mentioned Leclerc. “We spoke with Adrian as a group and on the finish he made his alternative, and I fully respect the selection of Adrian of going elsewhere.
“In Ferrari, we’ve all the time valued the group a couple of particular person. After all, Adrian Newey is Adrian Newey and he’s unbelievable for the whole lot he has achieved, however we’ve unbelievable people in Ferrari and I consider much more within the group.
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“I’m certain we’ve the best group to come back again on the high. Once more, I respect Adrian’s choice and he will likely be working alongside considered one of his favorite drivers, which is Fernando [Alonso], [so] I want him the very best, however I hope that Ferrari will come out on high.”
Additionally requested to touch upon the scenario was Lewis Hamilton, who will likely be transferring over from Mercedes to exchange Carlos Sainz as Leclerc’s group mate subsequent season.