Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was left impressed by his first visit to a MotoGP race last weekend, admitting he would now like to test ride one of the series' bikes.

Before heading to Canada, Leclerc traveled to Mugello for the sixth round of the MotoGP world championship, checking in on the series, the teams and the riders.

"It's very impressive," said the Scuderia charger.

"It's my first time at a MotoGP and to see the speed they are going, especially through the corners on two-wheels is just incredible," Leclerc told the official MotoGP website.

"I drove here back in Formula 3, but being here for the first time at a MotoGP, I now absolutely want to try one of these bikes.

"I cannot ride one straight away, but maybe to train with some bikes on track is the target now."

©MotoGP

Leclerc could perhaps follow in the footsteps of Lewis Hamilton who tested a Superbike last year and intends on saddling a MotoGP sometime in the future.

The Monegasque, who was accompanied by Scuderia boss Mattia Binotto, naturally took a keen interest in the Mission Winnow Ducati squad, which won in Mugello with Danilo Petrucci, and felt he was in familiar territory.

"It's extremely busy but I find myself a little bit in my ambience," he added.

"There are two wheels instead of four, but the passion is the same and it's great to see."

Gallery: The beautiful wives and girlfriends of F1 drivers

Keep up to date with all the F1 news via Facebook and Twitter

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.

Recent Posts

Why Russell dodged Bellagio fountain celebration splash

George Russell has revealed why his Saturday night in Las Vegas ended in triumph, but…

56 mins ago

Red Bull shareholders to decide Perez’s fate after Abu Dhabi

Sergio Perez's future with Red Bull Racing is hanging by a thread and will be…

2 hours ago

Team Talk - Sunday in Las Vegas

Alpine F1 Pierre Gasly “It’s a very disappointing feeling today for all of us in…

4 hours ago

Verstappen pondered quitting Red Bull, but loyalty stronger

Max Verstappen admits that he has pondered a future away from Red Bull earlier this…

18 hours ago

Sainz critical of Ferrari's execution: ‘No one’s happy today’

Carlos Sainz delivered a podium finish to Ferrari in Las Vegas, but the Spaniard was…

19 hours ago

Las Vegas GP: Saturday night's action in pictures

There are two more races to go before the curtain falls on F1's 2024 campaign.…

21 hours ago