GQ revealed the quilt story for his or her September subject at present. It’s concerning the drivers for Scuderia Ferrari, and there are some pretty images of them to go together with it. It’s a fairly prolonged article, but it surely’s well worth the learn. It’s additionally fairly revealing concerning the dynamics inside Ferrari, particularly the distinction in therapy by the crew of their two drivers.

Early on within the article, the writer, Tom Lamont, describes his notion of the “basic nature” of every of the drivers. He calls Charles Leclerc “boyish” and “an fanatic,” and describes Carlos Sainz as “extra modest” and “melancholy.” Maybe these traits are a mirrored image of the best way the respective drivers are handled in Maranello.

Lamont says Leclerc “is a particular favourite” among the many mechanics at Ferrari; his mechanics truly purchased him a “fortunate golden necklace.” It appears becoming they purchased a golden necklace for his or her golden baby. Leclerc is Ferrari’s hope for a world championship. The Tifosi name him “il predestinato,” that means the chosen one. They see him as Ferrari via and thru; an adopted son of Italy. Sainz, not a lot.

Lamont factors out that though Ferrari says there isn’t a primary driver, that doesn’t actually appear to be the case. Leclerc seems to be the “most popular son,” whereas Sainz is his “sidekick.” Sainz followers get mad in case you name him the second driver, however for all intents and functions, it appears to be true. I’m not saying that he deserves to be handled because the second driver, simply that he, sadly, is. And it’s in all probability solely going to get extra apparent because the season goes on, and Ferrari begins imposing crew orders extra often, which the crew stated they’d do after the summer time break.

In response to Lamont, Leclerc and Sainz got baseball caps to signal, and Sainz signed them on the far aspect to depart room for Leclerc. There’s additionally apparently a cut-out of the drivers in Maranello that portrays Leclerc as being a head taller than Sainz, although they’re the identical top. However you don’t must learn the article to see that Ferrari favors Leclerc. Some members of the crew truly initially refused to have a good time his maiden victory in Silverstone, and only some crew members greeted him on the finish line. The Tifosi loathed him for profitable the race. And the perspective that his win was flawed prolonged past Ferrari. Sky Sports activities’ Ted Kravitz commented on his post-race present, Ted’s Pocket book, that “Ferrari received, however they received with the flawed automotive.” Maybe that additionally says one thing about the best way “second drivers” are handled in Formula 1 on the whole, however that’s a dialogue for one more put up.

There’s truly a stark distinction in the best way Lamont writes about Leclerc and Sainz, and it displays his view of their “basic nature.” To start with, Leclerc is talked about extra within the article. He’s additionally spoken of with extra pleasure, being in comparison with a pop star. Sainz, then again, is handled with pity.

Lamont stated he ached for Sainz. He won’t ever be actually allowed to compete for a title. He’s barely allowed to win a single race. Within the eyes of the crew, he’s inferior to Leclerc. In Maranello, the solar rises and units on Leclerc. Sainz is second-class, solely there to serve Leclerc.

So after all there’s a distinction within the attitudes of the 2 drivers. In fact Leclerc is enthusiastic. The crew loves him; it revolves round him. And naturally Sainz is a bit of melancholy. You’d be melancholy too in case your colleague was handled because the golden baby and also you had been handled as in case you had been the filth in your employers’ shoe.