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Barrichello: Leclerc to provide a 'good challenge' for Vettel

Former Formula 1 driver Rubens Barrichello has backed Charles Leclerc to provide a "good challenge" to Sebastian Vettel in the 2019 season following his move to Ferrari from Sauber, but has warned the Monegasque youngster that he must be mentally strong to succeed in the team. Barrichello competed in F1 for 18 years between 1993 and 2011, and won 11 Grand Prix races in his time, with the majority of the victories coming in the red of Ferrari. The Brazilian remains hopeful that Leclerc can make an instant impact with the Prancing Horse and even challenge Vettel as the team's top driver, but thinks it is important that 21-year-old has a cool, strong head following the switch from...
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