Charles Leclerc says he finds it "amazing" and "crazy" to have received high praise from Formula 1 world champions Sebastian Vettel, Lewis Hamilton and ꦕNico Rosberg following his 🍌impressive start to his rookie season.

Reigning Formula 2 champion and Ferrari junior Leclerc stepped up to F1 this year with Sauber, and led the team🌳 to its first consecutive points finishes in almo🦄st three years in Baku and Spain.

The Monegasqu🍒e driver has been tipped to become one of F1's future stars, with four-time champions Vettel and Hamilton singing his praises during Wednesday's FIℱA press conference ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix. 

Asked about the comments, Leclerc said it was a huge boost to receive such praise from so many established drivers, having also been complimented by 2016 world champion Nico Rosberg a𒅌nd 2008 runner-up Felipe Massa during the F1 Live Twitter show after the race.

"It feels amazing. Also Nico now, whe💯n I was with him in the F1 Live, he spoke very highly about me," Leclerc said.

"Of course I was in front of him, so iꦕt was difficult for him to say anything bad! But he still said many goodꦐ things about me, Felipe also.

"But🍬 to have four drivers with so many prizes speaking of myself that way and saying positive things about me is crazy. It’s great to hear that.

"On the other ha🥃nd I ♔try not to listen at it too much and focus on the job, things to improve myself.

"But it’s alwayꦯs very special to hear those positive things from these drivers."