Charles Leclerc has not had a good start to the year, nor to the season in Formula 1. In sports, he has only 6 points after 3 races and off the track he goes through difficult moments, a consequence of the harassment from some fans.
The Monegasque pilot received unexpected visits in recent weeks; however, it is an unfortunate subject. His home address is leaked, so there are people knocking on his door to get photos or autographs.
And it is that beyond the insecurity that he went through last year with the theft of a watch and Italy, this case takes on different and much more personal overtones. While it is true that for now those who follow him are fans, the risk is quite great.
This is how fans look for Charles Leclerc outside of Formula 1
Formula 1 has gained a lot of popularity in recent years and more and more people are interested in its protagonists. Thus, it is difficult for them to leave without being recognized and they almost always ask for photos and autographs.
However, some are crossing limits and do not respect the personal lives of pilots. The case of Checo Pérez and his refusal to take a photo when leaving a restaurant generated controversy and what happened with Charles Leclerc reinforced that position.
“During the last months, My home address became public somehow. People come to my apartment, ring the doorbell and ask me for photos and autographs.. Although I am always happy to be there for you and appreciate your support, please respect my privacy and refrain from coming to my house..
“I’ll make sure to stop for everyone on the street or tracks, but I won’t get off if they come to my house. Your support in person and on social media means the world to me, but there is a line that should not be crossed.“, published Leclerc in his stories of Instagram.
Of course, it is not the first nor the only case of harassment of athletes. This is presented in different ways and we have already seen something similar with the soccer player Scarlett Camberos, who left America and Mexico with her safety as her priority.
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