Early Life and Education of Charles Leclerc: A Complete Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Charles Leclerc. A timeline of key moments.

Charles Leclerc is a Monégasque Formula One racing driver currently competing for Ferrari. He achieved runner-up in the Formula One World Drivers' Championship in 2022. Throughout his eight seasons in Formula One, Leclerc has secured eight Grand Prix victories, establishing himself as a prominent figure in the sport.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

1976: Remake of C'était un rendez-vous

In 2020, Charles Leclerc starred in Claude Lelouch's Le Grand Rendez-vous, a remake of the 1976 French short film C'était un rendez-vous.

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October 1997: Charles Leclerc Born

In October 1997, Charles Marc Hervé Perceval Leclerc was born. He would later become a Monégasque racing driver competing in Formula One for Ferrari.

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2015: Death of Jules Bianchi

In 2015, Jules Bianchi, Leclerc's godfather and former mechanic in kart racing, passed away.

2017: FIA Formula 2 Debut and Victory

In 2017, Charles Leclerc debuted in FIA Formula 2 with Prema, taking pole position at Sakhir and winning his maiden F2 race after a remarkable comeback drive. He dedicated his pole in Baku to his deceased father and converted it to a feature race victory.

2017: Father's Death and Baku Feature Race Win

In 2017, Charles Leclerc's father, Hervé, passed away after a long illness. Four days later, Charles won the feature race at the Baku Formula 2 round.

2018: Ambassador of Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation

In 2018, Charles Leclerc was named an ambassador of the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation, promoting the benefits of learning to swim.

2020: Starred in Le Grand Rendez-vous

In 2020, Charles Leclerc starred in Claude Lelouch's Le Grand Rendez-vous, a remake of the 1976 French short film C'était un rendez-vous, where he lapped the Circuit de Monaco in a Ferrari SF90 Stradale.

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2020: Tribute to Sebastian Vettel

In 2020, Charles Leclerc wore a tribute helmet for Sebastian Vettel at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, their final race as teammates.

2022: Brother Wins Formula Regional Asian Championship

In 2022, Charles Leclerc's younger brother, Arthur, won the Formula Regional Asian Championship.

2022: Voice Acting Debut in Lightyear

In 2022, in partnership with Ferrari, Charles Leclerc made his voice acting debut in the Italian-language version of Pixar's Toy Story animated spin-off film Lightyear.

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2023: Auction for Emilia-Romagna flood victims

In 2023, Charles Leclerc auctioned the equipment he wore at the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix, raising €368,800 for victims of the Emilia-Romagna floods. His helmet sold for a record €306,000.

2023: Gilles Villeneuve Helmet Controversy

In 2023, controversy arose over Charles Leclerc's Gilles Villeneuve helmet design for the Canadian Grand Prix, after the Villeneuve family claimed he did not ask for permission. Jacques Villeneuve permitted it after talking to Leclerc.

November 2024: Appearance in Charles Leclerc – Supersonique

In November 2024, Charles Leclerc appeared in Charles Leclerc – Supersonique, a Canal+ documentary. He attempted aerobatics in a Dassault Rafale with the French Air and Space Force.

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2024: Tribute Helmet to Jules Bianchi

Charles Leclerc wore a tribute helmet to Jules Bianchi at the 2024 Japanese Grand Prix, the tenth anniversary of Bianchi's fatal accident. He also wore a tribute helmet for departing teammate Carlos Sainz Jr. at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

2024: Torchbearer for the Monégasque leg of the Summer Olympics

In 2024, Charles Leclerc served as a torchbearer for the Monégasque leg ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics, alongside Alexandra Coletti, Xiaoxin Yang, Rudy Rinaldi, Prince Albert II, and Princess Charlene.