Hill explains why ‘anxious’ Leclerc is so different to Schumacher | F1 | Sport

Damon Hill has highlighted the differences between championship contender Charles Leclerc and Ferrari legend Michael Schumacher. The 24-year-old is in his fourth season with Ferrari during which he has won five races, but he is still searching for an elusive first world championship victory.After winning the opening F1 race of the season at Bahrain followed by a second at the Saudi GP and Australian GP win, many believed Leclerc could win the world title for Ferrari. Despite also winning the Austrian GP the Monaco driver has fallen behind reigning champion Max Verstappen who looks set to win his second championship.Ferrari legend Schumacher has a joint-record seven world titles to his name won between 1994 and 2004. Hill, who won the world title himself in 1996, has highlighted the differences between the drivers who have both had the privelege of driving for the Scuderia.Leclerc has previously apologised to his team for making mistakes, which Hill says Schumacher would never have done when they raced against each other. Talking on the F1 Nation podcast, Hill said: “Charles is a very charming, intelligent kid, but he’s anxious. He’s got an anxiety there.READ MORE: Max Verstappen permutations: What Red Bull star needs to seal F1 title at Singapore GP



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