FORMULA 1 | Why Charles Leclerc Is Champion Material | F1 Nation Podcast @Formula1 | Uploaded October 2024 | Updated October 2024, 3 days ago.
Jock Clear, Head of the Ferrari Driver Academy and Charles Leclerc’s driver coach, joins Tom Clarkson and Natalie Pinkham on F1 Nation to talk all things Leclerc and the latest crop of F1 rookies.

What does the role of driver coach entail? Why is Leclerc having such a strong season in 2024? And does he have everything he needs to become a World Champion?

Jock also explains how he helps rookies like Ollie Bearman get ready for the pinnacle of motorsport, what impact simulators have on their preparation and why there are no shortcuts when it comes to creating opportunities for women in Formula 1.

07:57 – How Jock coaches Leclerc
18:55 – Why F1 rookies are shining
28:35 – Inspiring young women to pursue motorsport
40:45 – Why Alpine are changing their engines

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