Charles Leclerc got Ferrari fans excited about more than just his Azerbaijan Grand Prix pole position after qualifying in Baku.
The Monegasque's pace over one lap has never been in doubt and he lived up to his reputation on the shores of the Caspian Sea. He put aside Ferrari's tough start to the 2023 season on Friday to stick his car on pole for Sunday's race – repeating the trick for the Sprint the following day.
It was just the tonic the Tifosi needed amid the team's difficulties. And if they loved that, then they will also have adored the message sent by the Monegasque in the context of recent rumours linking him with a Mercedes move.
