Leclerc reminds Montezemolo of the young Lauda


Ferrari's Formula One driver Charles Leclerc gestures as he attends an event to celebrate 90 years of Italian premium sports car maker Ferrari racing team at Milan's Duomo square, in Milan, Italy September 4, 2019. REUTERS/Flavio lo Scalzo

MONZA, Italy (Reuters) - Former Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo says the Italian team's latest race winner Charles Leclerc reminds him of the Niki Lauda of the 1970s.

The 21-year-old Monegasque took his first Formula One victory in Belgium last weekend, also becoming Ferrari's youngest ever winner, and has impressed with his calm under pressure and speed.

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