Charles Leclerc

Formula 1 driver, Ferrari team racer

Charles Leclerc - Formula 1 driver, Ferrari team racer
Born

October 16th, 1997
27 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Monaco

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A Monégasque racing driver, achieved prominence in Formula 1 with Scuderia Ferrari. Began karting at a young age and progressed through the ranks of motorsport. Captured the 2016 Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 championship, which led to a move to FIA Formula 2 where a championship title was secured in 2017. Made Formula 1 debut in 2018 with Sauber before joining Ferrari in 2019, where notable performances included two victories that season.

Won two races in the 2019 Formula 1 season

Secured the 2017 FIA Formula 2 championship

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