Charles Leclerc: Factfile

Charles is a Monegasque driver currently competing in F1 for Ferrari. Often referred to as “Il Predestinato” (The Destined) by the Italian Tifosi, he is renowned for his qualifying pace and deep emotional connection to the Ferrari team.

Personal Profile

Category	Details
Full Name	Charles Marc Hervé Perceval Leclerc
Date of Birth	October 16, 1997
Place of Birth	Monte Carlo, Monaco
Nationality	Monégasque
Height	180 cm (5′ 11″)
Current Team	Scuderia Ferrari
Race Number	16
Hobbies	Playing piano, chess, fashion design

Formula One Career Statistics (as of March 2026)

Leclerc’s career is defined by his loyalty to Ferrari and his record-breaking ability to secure pole positions, even when the car is not the fastest on the grid.

Statistic	Value
World Championships	0 (Runner-up in 2022)
Grand Prix Starts	173
Grand Prix Wins	8
Podiums	51
Pole Positions	27
Fastest Laps	11
Career Points	1,706
Maiden Win	2019 Belgian Grand Prix

Previous Season Summary (2025)

The 2025 season was a challenging year for Ferrari as they navigated the final year of the previous technical regulations. Despite the car’s lack of consistent race pace, Leclerc’s qualifying brilliance kept him at the sharp end of the grid.

Key Metric	2025 Season Total
Wins	0
Podiums	7
Pole Positions	1
Fastest Laps	1
Total Points	242
Final Standing	5th

Career Milestones

2016: Wins the GP3 Series championship as a rookie.
2017: Dominates FIA Formula 2 to win the title; joins Sauber for F1 testing.
2018: Makes F1 debut with Sauber, scoring points in his fourth-ever race (Baku).
2019: Promoted to Ferrari; takes his first win at Spa and a historic home victory at Monza.
2022: Becomes the early championship leader, ultimately finishing as runner-up.
2024: Finally wins his home race, the Monaco Grand Prix, ending the “Monaco Curse.”
2025: Reaches 150 races with Ferrari, becoming one of the team’s longest-serving drivers in history.
2026: Embarks on his second season partnering with 7-time champion Lewis Hamilton under the new F1 regulations.