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Ericsson doesn't deserve reputation - Leclerc

Apr.23 Charles Leclerc says his Sauber teammate Marcus Ericsson deserves more respect. Leclerc is the Ferrari-backed reigning F2 champion, who entered F1 this year as one of the hottest new talents on the grid for a decade. But at present, it is the Swiss team's existing driver, the often maligned Swede Ericsson, who arguably has the upper hand. "He is a very good driver," Leclerc told Speed Week. "He has a bad reputation, but I don't think he deserves it," the 20-year-old added. "He has been very fast and made it difficult for me. But I can learn a lot from him and I hope it stays that way," Leclerc said. Ericsson, however, returned the compliment, calling...
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