Charles Marc Hervé Perceval Leclerc (French pronunciation: [ʃaʁl ləklɛʁ]; born 16 October 1997) is a Monégasque racing driver, who competes in Formula One for Ferrari. Leclerc was runner-up in the Formula One World Drivers' Championship in 2022 with Ferrari, and has won eight Grands Prix across seven seasons.

Born in the Principality of Monaco on 16th October 1997, Charles Leclerc began racing karts at the age of five. In 2011, he won the CIK-FI KF3 World Cup and the CIK-FIA Academy Trophy. In 2012, he was WSK Champion and in 2013, he finished runner-up in the European and Under 18 class with Fortec Motorsport.

Having entered Formula 1 in 2018 with Alfa Romeo Sauber F1, his dream continued in 2019 inside the prestigious Scuderia Ferrari alongside four-time World Champion Sebastian Vettel. Born 16th October 1997, Charles Leclerc collected exploits from an early age in karting.

Oct 16, 1997 · The 2020 and ’21 seasons bore little fruit for Ferrari, but Leclerc maintained his resolve to emerge a true title contender in 2022. With three wins, 11 podiums and nine pole positions, he was the only man able to consistently take the fight to champion Max Verstappen - a feat he and the Scuderia were sadly unable to repeat in subsequent ...

Jan 25, 2024 · Scuderia Ferrari is pleased to announce that it has extended its contract with Charles Leclerc who therefore will continue to drive for the Italian team in the Formula 1 World Championship beyond the 2024 season.

Jan 25, 2024 · MARANELLO, Italy (AP) — Charles Leclerc will continue driving for Ferrari after signing a multi-year contract on Thursday. Ferrari did not reveal the length of the new deal but the 26-year-old Leclerc said he will be wearing the iconic red of the team for “several more seasons.”

2 days ago · Ferrari have shown off their race suits for the 2025 Formula 1 season, with new team mates Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc combining in a special promotional video. It comes just a few days after Hamilton’s first appearance as a Ferrari driver at Maranello and his first outing in one of the team’s cars at Fiorano – marking the start of ...

Jan 25, 2024 · Ferrari N.V. (NYSEEXM: RACE) (“Ferrari” or the “Company”) announces that Scuderia Ferrari has renewed its technical and racing multi-year agreement with Charles Leclerc.

Jan 28, 2024 · Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur, who handed Leclerc his F1 debut at Sauber in 2018, added: “Charles’ bond to the Scuderia goes beyond that of just a driver and a team, as he has been part ...

Jan 25, 2024 · Ferrari and Charles Leclerc have agreed a fresh contract extension, with the Monegasque continuing to race for the team beyond the end of 2024. Leclerc has enjoyed a long relationship with the Scuderia, having first joined the Ferrari Driver Academy in 2016.