Charles Leclerc opens up on his rivalry with Lando Norris and Alex Albon, says they….

FORMULA 1’s new generation of drivers take their rivalry off-track, and Ferrari star Charles Leclerc struggles to hide his frustrations with fellow prospects.

The life of a Formula 1 driver can be a demanding one, and the sport’s new driving dynasty is taking to the greens as a means of letting off steam. Ferrari ace Charles Leclerc once counted Max Verstappen and George Russell among his karting contemporaries, and it’s remarkable all three now boast seats for F1’s ‘Big Three’.

Williams driver Alex Albon was also part of that class, while McLaren’s Lando Norris was building a reputation in karting just as Leclerc left for bigger things. The rivalry isn’t restricted to the track, however, as the trio now regularly golf with one another.

But while the practice may prove therapeutic for others, ultra-competitive Leclerc can be susceptible to stress—particularly when playing against Norris and Albon. Both peers may sit well below the Monegasque in today’s F1 standings, but the margins are much closer when the clubs come out.

Charles Leclerc opens up on his rivalry with Lando Norris and Alex Albon, says they….

Asked what it is about hittings the fairway that appeals to him, Leclerc told BBC Sport: “I don’t even know myself because it’s such a frustrating sport! And I always get super-frustrated because whenever I play with them [Norris and Albon], I don’t play well.