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Top Gun Leclerc soars in supersonic Rafale ride

Phillip van Osten 23/10/2024 at 13:3023/10/2024 at 13:30 Charles Leclerc recently took speed to new heights, trading his Ferrari SF-24 for a Dassault Rafale fighter jet thanks to France’s Armée de l’Air and French broadcaster Canal +. The winner of last weekend’s US Grand Prix got a taste of the sky-high thrill as he flew into the wild blue yonder, experiencing intense G-forces and breathtaking maneuvers at supersonic speeds. Leclerc, who’s used to pushing the limits on track, was all smiles after landing back on terra firma. “What an incredible opportunity Canal + gave me to pilot such a machine,” he said. “To be able to compare that speed feeling with what I usually...
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