F1: Top 5 Contenders for 2019 Drivers' Championship

Charles Leclerc and Pierre Gasly
Charles Leclerc and Pierre Gasly

#4 Charles Leclerc - Scuderia Ferrari

F1 End of Season Testing in Abu Dhabi - Day Two
F1 End of Season Testing in Abu Dhabi - Day Two

Charles Leclerc is arguably the most exciting up and coming driver in Formula One right now. Only one season under his belt with Sauber has already got him a seat at Scuderia Ferrari for the new championship.

Leclerc is only 21 years old and has a very promising future ahead of him if he plays his cards right. Last season saw Leclerc achieve high-end race results for Sauber to help the Swiss team finish 8th out of 10 in the constructors' championship. The man from Monaco also outscored his Sauber teammate, Marcus Ericsson, in his debut season.

Ferrari have brought in a driver they really believe can stop Hamilton's dominance and put the Italian team back at the top of the sport. Hamilton won his first world championship in his second season, why can't Leclerc?

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