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 racing driver currently competing in Formula One for Ferrari. He achieved second place in the Formula One World Drivers' Championship in 2022. Over his eight seasons in the sport, Leclerc has secured eight Grand Prix victories, establishing himself as a prominent figure in modern Formula One racing.

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

1950: First Monégasque Driver to Score Points Since 1950

In 2018, at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Leclerc became the first Monégasque driver to score points in Formula One since Louis Chiron in 1950.

1994: First Monégasque Driver Since 1994

In 2018, with his debut at the Australian Grand Prix, Leclerc became the first Monégasque driver to compete in Formula One since Olivier Beretta in 1994.

October 1997: Birth of Charles Leclerc

Charles Marc Hervé Perceval Leclerc was born in Monte Carlo, Monaco, on October 16, 1997. His father was a racing driver, and his mother operated a hair salon.

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October 1997: Charles Leclerc Born

Charles Marc Hervé Perceval Leclerc was born in October 1997. He would 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 his mechanic in kart racing, passed away.

2017: Death of Hervé Leclerc and Baku Victory

In 2017, Hervé, Charles Leclerc's father, died four days before Leclerc won the feature race at the Baku Formula 2 round. Leclerc had told his father he'd signed a Formula One contract, which he signed later that year.

2019: Tribute Helmet at 2019 Monaco Grand Prix

Leclerc wore a full tribute helmet to both his father and Jules Bianchi at the 2019 Monaco Grand Prix.

2020: Tribute Helmet for Vettel at 2020 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

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

2022: Arthur Leclerc's Formula Regional Asian Championship Win

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

2023: Controversy Over Gilles Villeneuve Design in 2023

In 2023, controversy arose over Leclerc's Gilles Villeneuve helmet design for the Canadian Grand Prix, but Jacques Villeneuve permitted it after talking to Leclerc.

April 2024: Launch of LEC ice cream brand

In April 2024, Charles Leclerc launched his own ice cream brand called LEC, referencing his Formula One code on television graphics.

2024: Torchbearer and Miami Condominium Purchase

In 2024, Charles Leclerc served as a torchbearer for the Monégasque leg ahead of the Summer Olympics and purchased a US$3.1 million condominium in Miami.