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Charles Leclerc
Born
Charles Marc Hervé Perceval Leclerc

(1997-10-16) October 16, 1997 (age 29)
Monte Carlo, Monaco
OccupationRacing driver
Years active2018–present
Known forFormula One racing driver for Ferrari

Charles Marc Hervé Perceval Leclerc (; born 16 October 1997) is a professional Monégasque racing driver currently competing in Formula One with Ferrari. He finished as the runner-up in the Formula One World Drivers' Championship in and has secured multiple Grand Prix victories throughout his eight-season career.

Originating from Monte Carlo, Leclerc began karting competitively at the age of seven. After claiming the junior direct-drive Karting World Cup title in 2011, he advanced into junior formula racing. He placed second behind Nyck de Vries in the 2014 Formula Renault 2.0 Alps Series and achieved several podium finishes in the Eurocup. In , Leclerc won several races and concluded his first FIA European Formula 3 season in fourth place. He captured the 2016 GP3 Series championship with ART, then went on to win the inaugural 2017 FIA Formula 2 Championship driving for Prema. During that campaign, he set records for the most wins (7), pole positions (8), consecutive poles (6), and became the youngest champion at 19 years and 356 days old.

Leclerc made his Formula One debut with Sauber in , as part of the Ferrari Driver Academy, achieving multiple points-scoring finishes. He moved to Ferrari in , partnering with Sebastian Vettel, and became the second-youngest driver to claim pole position at the Grand Prix. His first Formula One victory came at the 2019 Belgian Grand Prix, followed by a win at the Italian Grand Prix that ended Ferrari’s nine-year drought, earning him the nickname "il Predestinato" ("the Predestined"). After seasons without wins in 2020 and 2021, he secured several victories and finished second to Max Verstappen in 2022. In 2023, Leclerc obtained five pole positions and six podiums, including a victory at the , marking the first Monégasque driver to win there in 93 years; he also triumphed in Italy and the United States, concluding the season third overall.

As of , Leclerc’s career statistics include wins, pole positions, fastest laps, and podium finishes. He remains under contract with Ferrari until at least 2026.[1] Beyond his racing pursuits, Leclerc collaborated with pianist Sofiane Pamart on the EP Dreamers (2024), which peaked at number two on the Billboard Classical Albums chart.


Early life

Charles Marc Hervé Perceval Leclerc was born on 16 October 1997 in Monte Carlo, Monaco. His father, Hervé Leclerc, competed as a Formula Three driver during the 1980s and 1990s, while his mother, Pascale Leclerc, managed a hair salon located in Fontvieille. The family’s paternal step-grandfather founded the French manufacturing firm Novares Group, which contributed financially during Charles’s karting development. Leclerc attended the Lycée Albert Premier situated in Monaco-Ville.

Hervé passed away aged 54, just four days before Charles won the feature race at the 2017 Baku Formula 2 round. Prior to his father’s death, Charles had informed him about signing a Formula One contract for ; he subsequently signed with Sauber later that year. His older maternal half-brother, Lorenzo Tolotta-Leclerc, was close friends with Jules Bianchi—who was also Charles’s godfather until Bianchi’s passing in 2015—and worked as Charles’s kart mechanic. Charles’s younger brother, Arthur, is likewise a racing driver who secured the Formula Regional Asian Championship title in 2022 and competes across open-wheel and sports car categories.

2005–2009: Initial achievements in national competitions

Leclerc embarked on his karting journey at the age of five at Brignoles, a track owned by Jules Bianchi's father. His competitive debut came in 2005, where he clinched the regional PACA championship in the Mini category by securing 15 victories out of 18 races, and successfully defended this title in 2006. Moving up to the Minime division in 2007, he captured the Trophée Claude Secq and finished second in the PACA championship. In 2008, he achieved fifth place in the Bridgestone Cup, was runner-up in the French Championship, and reclaimed the PACA title. Transitioning to the Cadet class in 2009, Leclerc won both the French Championship and Bridgestone Cup, as well as the Rhône-Alpes regional championship. That year marked the beginning of his partnership with Richard Mille, who provided backing throughout his karting tenure.

2010–2011: Transition to international competition

In 2010, Leclerc stepped onto the international stage by competing in the junior KF3 category, becoming the youngest victor of the CIK-FIA Monaco Kart Cup held at Circuit de Monaco. He ranked twenty-ninth in his debut at the Karting World Cup, secured fifth place in the first-ever Karting Academy Trophy, and finished second to Pierre Gasly in the French Championship. The following year, he was recruited by Nicolas Todt and joined Todt's All Road Management. This connection facilitated Leclerc's move to Intrepid, where he triumphed in the World Cup at Sarno, an event he described as "by far [his] best karting race ever." In 2011, he also won the Academy Trophy and the Masters of Paris-Bercy, while finishing runner-up to Nicklas Nielsen in the WSK Final Cup.

2012–2013: Senior category titles with ART

Leclerc progressed to the senior KF2 class in 2012, joining the factory-backed ART Grand Prix outfit and winning the WSK Euro Series. During the second round, he was involved in a significant incident with Max Verstappen, resulting in both drivers being disqualified. In his debut at the Karting European Championship, Leclerc finished second amid a championship battle involving Verstappen and Ben Barnicoat, narrowly missing out on the under-18 Karting World Championship title by just one point. He placed fifth in both the World Cup and WSK Final Cup, and secured fourth at the SKUSA SuperNationals.

At age 15 in 2013, Leclerc advanced to the senior gearbox class KZ. He started that season by winning the South Garda Winter Cup in KZ2, followed by twelfth place in the WSK Euro Series, fourth in the WSK Master Series, and sixth at the European Championship after earning a podium finish at Genk. Renewing his rivalry with Verstappen, he finished runner-up to him as one of the youngest contenders for the KZ World Championship at Varennes-sur-Allier. Reflecting on their repeated confrontations after moving into junior formula racing, Leclerc credited these battles with strengthening his skills and resilience. Kartcom characterized his ascent as "meteoric for a driver who did not spend much time training on the track."

Formula Renault 2.0 Alps

In 2014, Leclerc progressed to the junior formula ranks by joining Fortec Motorsport in Formula Renault 2.0 at just 16 years old. His initial outing in the Alps Series saw him retire from both Imola races, but he soon achieved his first podium finish at Pau. Consistent fourth-place results at the Red Bull Ring were followed by a double podium performance at Spa-Francorchamps. Leclerc secured his inaugural victories at Monza, including one win starting from pole position. He ended up runner-up to Nyck de Vries in both Mugello events and collected points at the season's final round in Jerez. Throughout the campaign, Leclerc recorded two wins and seven podiums, finishing second overall behind de Vries while claiming the rookie title ahead of Matevos Isaakyan.

Formula Renault Eurocup

Fortec also entered Leclerc as a guest competitor in selected rounds of the 2014 Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0, part of the World Series by Renault. During pre-season testing at Barcelona-Catalunya, he set a new lap record. Although he finished outside the points on his debut at Spa-Francorchamps, Leclerc achieved his first series podium with a second-place finish behind Dennis Olsen at Nürburgring. He then secured two additional runner-up positions in both races held at the Hungaroring, concluding his Eurocup stint with three podiums from six starts.

FIA European Formula 3

Leclerc stepped up to Formula Three in 2015, taking part in the FIA European F3 with Van Amersfoort Racing amid a highly competitive grid. At Silverstone, he inherited pole for two races following the exclusion of a competitor. After a twelfth-place finish on debut, he claimed second place in race two and earned his first victory after an intense duel with Antonio Giovinazzi. This was followed by three successive podiums at Hockenheimring, which included a rain-affected win, extending his streak to eight consecutive podiums at Pau with a third-place result at the Pau Grand Prix. His first retirement occurred at Monza due to a collision, but he rebounded with a podium finish in the final race.

Leclerc took over the championship lead after winning at Spa-Francorchamps from sixth on the grid following a three-way fight. He added another podium in race three and secured victory from pole position at Norisring, along with an additional podium finish. After six rounds, he held a 42.5-point advantage over Giovinazzi. A collision with Lance Stroll at Zandvoort necessitated a chassis change. Following this incident, Leclerc did not reach the podium during the last four rounds but managed fourth places at Red Bull Ring and Nürburgring, ultimately dropping to fourth overall behind Rosenqvist, Giovinazzi, and Dennis. He won the rookies' championship with four wins and thirteen podiums and was recognized as the season's top driver by Motorsport.com analyst Valentin Khorounzhiy.

Macau Grand Prix

After completing his European F3 season, Leclerc participated in the 2015 Macau Grand Prix representing Van Amersfoort Racing. Qualifying third, he finished second to Felix Rosenqvist in the qualification race, benefiting from a penalty imposed on Antonio Giovinazzi, which determined the starting grid for the main event. In the Grand Prix itself, Leclerc again secured second place following a close contest with Rosenqvist. He considered this outcome crucial for strengthening his "mental resilience" after the concluding rounds of his F3 campaign.

GP3 Series (2016)

In December 2015, Leclerc participated in post-season GP3 testing with both ART Grand Prix and Arden International, eventually committing to ART for the 2016 GP3 campaign. Prior to the season start, he also became a member of the Ferrari Driver Academy. At Catalunya, Leclerc qualified third and triumphed in his first race by a margin exceeding six seconds; he placed ninth in the subsequent reverse-grid event. At the Red Bull Ring, he claimed pole position by more than half a second and dominated the initial race from start to finish but retired in the second race following a collision, which resulted in a five-place grid penalty. Beginning seventh at Silverstone, Leclerc made a strong comeback to finish second and third in the two races.

During the Hungaroring round, after securing sixth place in the opening race, he earned a podium spot in the second race as championship contender Alexander Albon seized the points lead. At Hockenheimring, Leclerc was handed a three-place grid penalty for obstructing Giuliano Alesi but managed fifth place in race one and third in race two, regaining the championship lead after Albon retired.

Leclerc secured pole position at Spa-Francorchamps and won the first race, finishing sixth in the subsequent event. He achieved another pole at Monza, finishing fourth ahead of title challengers Albon and Antonio Fuoco in race one but retired from race two due to contact with teammate Nirei Fukuzumi. His third consecutive pole came at Sepang, where he ended races three and five respectively, extending his championship advantage to 29 points over Albon with only one round left.

At Yas Marina, Leclerc clinched the championship following Albon’s retirement; despite sustaining terminal damage from a collision with Santino Ferrucci during the race, he dedicated his title to his godfather Jules Bianchi. With three wins and eight podium finishes throughout the season, Leclerc described it as an "amazing" experience and highlighted it as the first time he truly felt pressure in his junior career: "now I can handle the pressure."

FIA Formula 2 (2017)

After securing the GP3 championship, Leclerc progressed to FIA Formula 2 with Prema for the series’ inaugural season, partnering fellow Ferrari Driver Academy driver Antonio Fuoco.Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag Charles Leclerc claimed pole position for the opening race in and went on to win, delivering Ferrari’s first triumph since and becoming the first driver from Monaco to lead the World Drivers' Championship.[2] After finishing runner-up to Verstappen in Saudi Arabia, Leclerc dominated the , securing his initial grand slam and significantly increasing his lead in the championship standings.[3]

Following a sprint race battle with Verstappen at Emilia Romagna, a spin while pursuing second place dropped Leclerc down to sixth, narrowing his advantage. He then finished second behind Verstappen in Miami and secured pole position once more in Spain but retired from the lead due to power unit failure, which resulted in losing the championship lead.[4] At Monaco, despite starting from pole, a strategic misstep denied him a podium finish. He achieved his fourth successive pole at Azerbaijan but was forced to retire again while leading due to another power unit issue, causing him to drop to third place in the championship behind Sergio Pérez.[5] A grid penalty relegated him to nineteenth at the Canadian GP, but he fought back to finish fifth. At the British Grand Prix, he ended fourth after missing a pit stop during a safety car period.[6]

Leclerc triumphed at the Austrian Grand Prix following a tight contest with Verstappen, reclaiming second place midway through the season.[7] Nonetheless, Ferrari’s performance declined relative to Red Bull from the French Grand Prix onward; Leclerc crashed out while leading in France after hitting a barrier.[8] Strategic errors at Hungary saw him start on hard tyres, resulting in a sixth-place finish and extending his points deficit to Verstappen by 80 going into the summer break.[9] After receiving a grid penalty that dropped him to fifteenth at Belgium, he recovered to fifth but was subsequently demoted to sixth due to a pit lane speeding infringement.[10] Before the Dutch Grand Prix, Leclerc admitted that he had "stopped counting" how many points he trailed Verstappen by.[11] He then achieved five straight podium finishes through to the United States Grand Prix, including second-place results from pole position in Italy and Singapore.[12][13] Verstappen secured the championship title in Japan.[14] Leclerc finished sixth and fourth respectively at Mexico City and São Paulo—after an incident with Lando Norris—tying for second place alongside Pérez with 290 points heading into the final event.[15][16] Qualifying third behind Pérez for Abu Dhabi,[17] Leclerc overtook Pérez employing a one-stop strategy and secured second place overall in the World Drivers' Championship.[18] He accumulated a total of 308 points—146 points behind Verstappen and 62 ahead of teammate Carlos Sainz—with nine poles, three victories, and eleven podium finishes throughout the year.[19][20]

2023–2024: Maiden Monaco Grand Prix Triumph

At the outset of , Ferrari encountered difficulties related to race pace and tyre durability, while Red Bull continued to assert their supremacy.[21] Leclerc secured third place in qualifying at the , but a technical malfunction forced him to retire.[22] Despite a grid penalty in Saudi Arabia, he managed to finish seventh.[23] After being eliminated in Australia due to a first-lap collision, Leclerc achieved pole position in Azerbaijan, followed by second place in the sprint and third in the race.[24] The following events yielded varied outcomes, including seventh in Miami and sixth in Monaco despite penalties.[25] Describing the SF-23 as "undriveable," Leclerc started from the pit lane in Spain and ended up eleventh.[26] Strategic decisions propelled him to fourth in Canada, and he briefly led before Max Verstappen overtook him for victory in Austria.[27] He faced challenges with tyre degradation and tactical errors at the British and Hungarian Grands Prix.[28]

Leclerc claimed pole position at Belgium, finishing third, but was forced to retire due to damage in the Dutch Grand Prix.[29] He consistently secured fourth place finishes in Italy, Singapore, and Japan, then took fifth in Qatar.[30] At the United States GP, he earned pole and came second in the sprint but was disqualified from the main race for technical violations.[31] Another pole followed in Mexico City, where he finished third after a first-corner incident.[32] A hydraulics malfunction caused a crash during the formation lap at São Paulo.[33] Leclerc took pole for the inaugural Las Vegas GP and finished second after a duel with Verstappen and Pérez, also winning the Overtake Award.[34] He concluded the season with a runner-up finish in Abu Dhabi, placing fifth overall with 206 points—tied with Fernando Alonso but ranked sixth on count-back—and six points ahead of teammate Carlos Sainz Jr.[35] Throughout 2023, Leclerc achieved five poles and six podiums.[36]

Prior to , Leclerc renewed his contract with Ferrari beyond the upcoming regulation changes.[1] Entering Bahrain, Red Bull were still considered favorites,[37][38] yet Leclerc qualified on the front row and managed fourth despite brake complications.[39] He improved to third place in Saudi Arabia,[40] then secured a Ferrari one-two finish in Australia behind teammate Sainz—their first since Bahrain 2022.[41]

Following two fourth-place results in Japan and China,[42][43] Leclerc earned third-place finishes in Miami and Emilia Romagna,[44][45][46] before clinching victory at his home race in Monaco from pole position—the first Monégasque winner since Louis Chiron in 1931 and the first ever under Formula One World Championship regulations.[47][48][49][50][51][52]

He retired from Canada due to power unit troubles,[53] placed fifth in Spain,[54] then finished outside the points in Austria and Britain following collisions and strategic mistakes,[55][56], which saw him drop to third behind Lando Norris. He recovered with a fourth-place finish in Hungary,[57], then claimed pole at Belgium after Verstappen received a grid penalty, finishing third after George Russell's disqualification.[58][59]

Another third place followed at the Dutch GP,[60], before Leclerc earned praise for an unexpected win at Monza employing a one-stop strategy—Ferrari’s first home victory since 2019.[52] He secured pole again at Azerbaijan—his fourth consecutive there—and finished second after battling Oscar Piastri.[61]

Leclerc finished fifth at Singapore,[62], then claimed his third win of the season at the United States GP.[63][64] A podium came next in Mexico City,[65], while he placed fifth at São Paulo’s rain-affected Grand Prix amid performance concerns and strategic errors.[66]

After finishing fourth at Las Vegas,[67], Leclerc wrapped up 2024 with podiums at Qatar and Abu Dhabi—starting nineteenth for the latter—and secured third overall with 356 points. This was 81 points behind champion Verstappen, 18 behind Norris, and 66 ahead of Sainz who ranked fifth. He outperformed all contenders following the summer break and achieved three victories from thirteen podiums.<refs name="AS2024"/>

2025: Collaboration with Hamilton

In , Leclerc joined forces with seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton.Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag He became the youngest recipient of the FIA Pole Trophy in and earned it once more in .[68][19] Observers often remark on his remarkable one-lap speed that frequently surpasses his race pace, with a pole-to-win conversion rate of .[69][70] His pole lap at the 2019 Singapore Grand Prix was hailed by BBC Sport as "one of the qualifying performances of the season".[71] A 2020 study conducted by Amazon Web Services ranked him as the seventh-fastest driver in Formula One history.[72]

After securing back-to-back poles at the 2021 Monaco and Azerbaijan Grands Prix, teammate Carlos Sainz Jr. described Leclerc as Formula One's finest qualifier.[73] Analyst Edd Straw commended his capacity to extract maximum performance under pressure while maintaining composure at limits, identifying him as a future all-time great in qualifying.[73][74] ESPN emphasized his accuracy and consistency throughout championship battles, particularly highlighting his pole lap in Azerbaijan 2022.[75] Journalist Mark Hughes likened him to Ayrton Senna after observing his speed advantage at Monaco in 2025.[76] His unexpected pole position at the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix, surpassing dominant McLaren vehicles, received widespread acclaim as "sensational".[77][78][79] Analyst Jake Boxall-Legge provided detailed insights into how Leclerc gained an edge over McLaren’s pace during that event.[80]

Authorities such as Karun Chandhok consider Leclerc potentially the quickest qualifier ever,[81] while Martin Brundle identified him as the fastest among drivers competing in .[82]

Racecraft

Leclerc is widely acknowledged for his expertise in close-quarters racing. After surrendering the lead late in the 2019 Austrian Grand Prix to Max Verstappen, he admitted the necessity to temper his aggression. At the 2019 British Grand Prix, he emerged victorious over Verstappen in a fiercely competitive battle for third place, which Top Gear lauded as an intense yet clean contest. Leclerc described this encounter as "the most fun [he'd] had in [Formula One]." The moniker il Predestinato (the Predestined) was bestowed upon him after he successfully defended his position at the 2019 Italian Grand Prix against both Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas. His overtaking move on Bottas at the first corner of the 2021 Spanish Grand Prix was widely celebrated as "sensational."

Leclerc’s tactical deployment of the drag reduction system played a key role in his triumph at the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix, where he led a Ferrari one-two finish and outpaced Red Bull’s challenge. His racecraft earned praise from competitors such as Hamilton, who admired Leclerc’s overtaking maneuver around Copse corner at the 2022 British Grand Prix. After the season concluded, Autosport highlighted Leclerc's skillful defensive driving against faster cars and memorable overtakes, including his pass on George Russell at the Grand Prix. He was also commended for his adept tyre management during the .

Nonetheless, Leclerc has encountered criticism for mistakes that ended races prematurely early in his career, notably at the 2020 Italian Grand Prix, 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix, and 2022 French Grand Prix. Additionally, he received a penalty for causing a collision with Verstappen at the 2019 Japanese Grand Prix. The World Champion Damon Hill described Leclerc’s mindset as "win or bust," underscoring his assertive racing style.

Helmet

Leclerc’s helmet is predominantly painted in rosso corsa with a stripe representing the Monégasque flag running across the top. The inscriptions "Papa" and "Jules" appear on its side, paying homage to his father, Hervé Leclerc, and godfather, Jules Bianchi. At the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix, he sported a tribute helmet honoring Bianchi on the tenth anniversary of his fatal accident. Earlier, he commemorated Sebastian Vettel during their final race together at the 2020 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

A dispute emerged regarding his Gilles Villeneuve-inspired design for the 2023 Canadian Grand Prix after the Villeneuve family claimed no permission had been sought; however, Jacques Villeneuve subsequently expressed support for Leclerc’s homage. He also paid tribute to departing teammate Carlos Sainz Jr. at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Film and television

Leclerc appeared in Le Grand Rendez-vous (2020), directed by Claude Lelouch, which is a remake of the 1976 French short film C'était un rendez-vous. In this film, he completed a lap of the Circuit de Monaco driving a Ferrari SF90 Stradale. Collaborating with Ferrari, he made his debut as a voice actor in the Italian-language version of Pixar's Lightyear (2022). In November 2024, Leclerc featured in Charles Leclerc – Supersonique, a documentary broadcast by Canal+, where he attempted aerobatics flying a Dassault Rafale with the French Air and Space Force at Saint-Dizier – Robinson Air Base. Using the call sign Perceval, he endured a challenging manoeuvre and successfully completed an aerial refuelling operation.

Music

Leclerc started learning to play the piano at the age of six and deepened his dedication to it during the COVID-19 lockdowns.[83] In April 2023, he debuted with a piano-composed single titled "AUS23 (1:1)", which references Ferrari's internal code for the 2023 Australian Grand Prix.[84] Subsequently, he released additional singles corresponding to the Miami and Monaco races, named "MIA23 (1:2)" and "MON23 (1:3)" respectively.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name Leclerc incorporates production software to merge piano melodies with violin sounds.[84]

In February 2024, Leclerc unveiled his first extended play, Dreamers, created in collaboration with French pianist Sofiane Pamart.[85] The EP reached number two on the Billboard Classical Albums chart and topped the Classical Crossover Albums chart,[86][87] while also charting in Germany and Switzerland.[88][89] He has expressed that music is a significant passion alongside his racing career.[83] In February 2025, he released a dual single titled "MC24 / SIN24", featuring compositions inspired by the Monaco and Singapore events.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name

Endorsements

Since 2009, Leclerc has maintained a partnership with Swiss luxury watchmaker Richard Mille, which supported him throughout his karting and junior formula stages. He has also been endorsed by Bell Helmets. In 2019, he introduced his own go-kart brand in collaboration with Birel ART. By 2020, Leclerc became a face for Italian fashion label Giorgio Armani. His ambassador roles extend to brands such as APM Monaco, Bang & Olufsen, Celsius Holdings, and Puma. In April 2024, he launched an ice cream line named LEC, inspired by his three-letter Formula One code.

Philanthropy

In 2018, Leclerc was appointed as an ambassador for the , advocating swimming education. During April 2020, he won the Race for the World sim racing competition, helping to raise over for the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund. The following month, he contributed to the Red Cross of Monaco by delivering meals and transporting medical supplies amid the COVID-19 pandemic in Monaco. Leclerc also auctioned off items from the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix, generating funds for those affected by the 2023 Emilia-Romagna floods; notably, his racing helmet sold for a record €306,000.

Personal life

Leclerc speaks French, Italian, and English fluently. Beyond racing, his interests include architecture, music, and fashion. He selected number 16 as his Formula One driver number because its digits add up to seven—his lucky number—and it coincides with his birth date on 16 October; initial preferences of seven and ten were already claimed by other drivers. Between 2019 and 2022, he was in a relationship with Monégasque architect and influencer Charlotte Siné. Since 2023, he has been dating influencer Alexandra Saint Mleux.

Ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics, Leclerc participated as a torchbearer for Monaco alongside prominent figures such as Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene. That same year, he acquired a condominium valued at million dollars in Miami. His collection includes several Ferrari models, featuring customized versions of the SF90 XX, Daytona SP3, and Purosangue.

Formula One

Additional accolades

Decorations and special recognitions

Summary of karting career

Season Series Team Position
2005 Championnat de France Regional PACA — Mini Kart Template:Msrslt
Coupe de France — Mini Kart 19th
2006 Championnat de France Regional PACA — Mini Kart Template:Msrslt
Coupe de France — Mini Kart 11th
2007 Championnat de France — Minime 22nd
Championnat de France Regional PACA — Minime Template:Msrslt
Trophée Claude Secq — Minime Template:Msrslt
2008 Bridgestone Cup — Minime 5th
Championnat de France — Minime Template:Msrslt
2009 Trophée de France — Cadet 11th
Coupe de France — Cadet 4th
Championnat de France — Cadet Template:Msrslt
Bridgestone Cup — Cadet Template:Msrslt
Championnat de la Ligue Rhône-Alpes — Cadet Template:Msrslt
2010 South Garda Winter Cup — KF3 Maranello Kart 18th
WSK Euro Series — KF3 28th
CIK-FIA World Cup — KF3 Sodikart 29th
CIK-FIA Karting Academy Trophy 5th
Monaco Kart Cup — KF3 Template:Msrslt
Grand Prix Open Karting — KF3 Template:Msrslt
2011 South Garda Winter Cup — KF3 Sodi Racing Team 8th
Rotax Max Challenge — Junior 43rd
WSK Euro Series — KF3 23rd
Grand Prix Open Karting — KF3 44th
CIK-FIA World Cup — KF3 Intrepid Driver Program Template:Msrslt
WSK Master Series — KF3 15th
WSK Final Cup — KF3 Template:Msrslt
2011 CIK-FIA Karting Academy Trophy Hervé Leclerc Template:Msrslt
Masters of Paris-Bercy — Junior Template:Msrslt
align=left South Garda Winter Cup — KF2 25th align=left Grand Prix Open Karting — KF2 10th align=left rowspan="6" ART Grand Prix 20th WSK Master Series — KF2 7th Trofeo Andrea Margutti — KF2 5th CIK-FIA World Cup — KF2 5th WSK Final Cup — KF2 align=left Machac Racing CIK-FIA U18 World Championship — KF3 (2nd) align=left ART Grand Prix America SKUSA SuperNationals — TaG Senior (4th) align=left ART Grand Prix South Garda Winter Cup — KZ2 (1st) 12th WSK Euro Series — KZ1 6th CIK-FIA European Championship — KZ 4th WSK Master Series — KZ2
Season Series Team Position
2012
Template:Msrslt CIK-FIA European Championship — KF2 (2nd)
Template:Msrslt WSK Euro Series — KF2 (1st)
2013
Template:Msrslt CIK-FIA World Championship — KZ (2nd)


Detailed CIK-FIA Karting World Championship Outcomes

Year Entrant Category Venue QH PF F Pos
2010 Sodikart KF3† Template:Country data PORTemplate:Namespace detect showall Braga 18th 32nd Template:Msrslt Template:N/A
2011 Intrepid Driver Program KF3† Template:Country data ITATemplate:Namespace detect showall Sarno 3rd 1st Template:Msrslt Template:N/A
2012 ART Grand Prix KF2† Template:Country data ESPTemplate:Namespace detect showall Zuera 17th 10th Template:Msrslt Template:N/A
Machac Racing U18 Template:Country data PORTemplate:Namespace detect showall Braga Template:Msrslt 7th Template:Msrslt rowspan="3" Template:Msrslt
Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Angerville Template:Msrslt 8th Template:Msrslt
Template:Country data BHRTemplate:Namespace detect showall Sakhir Template:Msrslt 1st Template:Msrslt
2013 ART Grand Prix KZ Template:Country data FRATemplate:Namespace detect showall Varennes 9th 6th Template:Msrslt Template:N/A 
Category conducted as a Karting World Cup event.

Comprehensive CIK-FIA Karting European Championship Records

(Template:Kart racing results legend#key) (Races highlighted in bold represent pole positions; those in italics denote fastest laps)

Year Team Category 1 2 3 4 5 6 Pos Points Earned
2012 ART Grand Prix KF2 Template:Msrslt Template:Msrslt Template:Msrslt Template:Msrslt Template:Msrslt Template:Msrslt Template:Msrslt Template:Msrslt
2013 ART Grand Prix KZ Template:Msrslt Template:Msrslt Template:Msrslt Template:Msrslt Template:Msrslt Template:Msrslt 6th 20

Summary of Racing Career

Season Championship Team Starts Victories Pole Positions "F/Laps" Podium Finishes Total Points Final Ranking

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! rowspan=2 | 2014 
| align=left | 2014 Formula Renault 2.0 Alps Series
| align=left rowspan="2" | Fortec Motorsports 
| #2014R#14 
| 2 
| 1 
| 0 
| 7 
| 199 
! Template:Msrslt

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| align=left | 2014 Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0
| #2014F#6 
| 0 
| 0 
| 0 
| 3 
| Template:N/A 
| NC†

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! rowspan=2 | 2015  
| align=left | 2015 FIA Formula 3 European Championship
| align=left rowspan="2" | Van Amersfoort Racing  
| #2015R#33  
| 4  
| 3  
| 5  
| 13  
| 363.5  
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2015 || 2015 Macau Grand Prix || Van Amersfoort Racing || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || N/A || Template:Msrslt 2016 || 2016 GP3 Series || ART Grand Prix || #2016R#18 || 3 || 4 || 4 || 8 || 202 || Template:Msrslt 2016 || 2016 Formula One World Championship Development driver || Scuderia Ferrari || colspan="7" | Development driver 2016 || 2016 Formula One World Championship Test driver || Haas F1 Team || colspan="7" | Test driver 2017 || 2017 Formula 2 Championship || Prema Racing || #2017R#22 || 7 || 8 || 4 || 10 || 282 || Template:Msrslt 2017–18 || Roles as test driver in the Formula One World Championship at Scuderia Ferrari and Sauber F1 Team colspan="7" | Test driver 2018 || 2018 Formula One World Championship || Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team || #2018R#21 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0||39||13th 2019||2019 Formula One World Championship||Scuderia Ferrari Mission Winnow||21||2||7||4||10||264||4th 2020||2020 Formula One World Championship||Scuderia Ferrari Mission Winnow||17||0||0||0||2||98||8th 2021||2021 Formula One World Championship||Scuderia Ferrari Mission Winnow||22||0||2||0||1||159||7th 2022||2022 Formula One World Championship||Scuderia Ferrari||22||3||9||3||11||308||Template:Msrslt 2023||2023 Formula One World Championship||Scuderia Ferrari||22||0||5||0||6||206||5th 2024*||2024 Formula One World Championship||Scuderia Ferrari||24||3||3||3||13||356|||Template:Msrslt
Season Series Team Races Wins Poles F/Laps Podiums Points Position 
Note: As Leclerc participated as a guest competitor, he was not eligible to earn championship points.

Current season is ongoing.

Full Formula Renault 2.0 Alps Results

(key) (Entries in bold denote pole positions; entries in italics denote fastest laps)

Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Pos Points
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Full Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 Results

(key) (Pole positions are shown in bold and fastest laps in italics)

Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Pos Points

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1 ||ALC
2 || || ||MSC
1 ||MSC
2 || || || || ||LEC
1 ||LEC
2 ||JER
1 ||JER
2 ||NC† ||— |} Note: As Leclerc participated as a guest driver, he was not eligible to earn championship points.

Full FIA Formula 3 European Championship Results

(key) (Pole positions are indicated in bold, fastest laps in italics)

Year Team Engine Manufacturer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 Pos Points
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Full Macau Grand Prix Outcomes

Year Team Vehicle Qualifying Position Quali race Final Race Result
2015 Template:Country data NEDTemplate:Namespace detect showall Van Amersfoort Racing Dallara F316 3rd 2nd Template:Msrslt
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Comprehensive GP3 Series Results

(key) (Entries in bold denote pole positions; entries in italics signify fastest lap points)

Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Pos Points
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Complete FIA Formula 2 Championship Record

( key) (Races in bold represent pole positions; races in italics indicate fastest lap points)

"Year" "Team" "1" "2" "3" "4" "5" "6" "7" "8" "9" "10" "11" "12" "13" "14" "15" "16" "17" "18" "19" "20" "21" "22" "Final Position" "Points"
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Note: Classified despite not finishing, having completed more than ninety percent of the race distance.

Full Formula One Results

(key) (Races highlighted in bold denote pole positions; those in italics represent fastest laps; superscript signifies point-earning sprint race placement)

Year Team Car Power Unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 WDC Points
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Template:F1 Sauber F1 Team Sauber C36 Ferrari 061 1.6 V6 turbocharged (All rounds participated, no championship points earned) — — 
Classified as finished despite not completing race (over 90% distance).

Half points granted when less than 75% of race distance completed.

Season ongoing.

Extended Plays

Title Release Information Highest Chart Positions Achieved
Germany (GER) Switzerland (SWI) US Classic Albums (US Classic) US Contemporary Classical (US CC)
Dreamers
(collaboration with Sofiane Pamart)
  • Release date: 16 February 2024
  • Record labels: Verdigris, 88 Touches
  • Available formats: Physical copies, digital download, streaming platforms
 12 92 2 1

Singles

Track Name Release Year Peak Chart Rankings (UK) Associated Album or EP

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Download Chart (UK) Sales Chart (UK)

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"AUS23 (1:1)"

2023

58 || 87

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"MIA23 (1:2)"

2023

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"MON23 (1:3)"

2023

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"MC24 (1:4)"

2025

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"SIN24 (1:5)"

2025

— || —

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  • Note:* The symbol "—" indicates the single did not chart or was not released in that specific market.

Additional Charted Tracks

Track Name Release Year Highest Chart Rankings Corresponding Album or EP
UK
Physical 		UK
Vinyl
"Focus"
(featuring Sofiane Pamart) 		2024 17 21 Dreamers

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