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 second place in the Formula One World Drivers' Championship in 2022. Over 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

October 1997: Charles Leclerc's Birth

On 16 October 1997, Charles Marc Hervé Perceval Leclerc was born in Monte Carlo, Monaco, to Hervé Leclerc, a former Formula Three racing driver, and Pascale Leclerc (née Manni), a former hairdresser.

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2015: Death of Jules Bianchi

In 2015, Jules Bianchi, who was best friends with Charles Leclerc's older half-brother and Leclerc's godfather and mechanic, passed away.

2016: Joining Ferrari Driver Academy and Testing Debut

In 2016, Charles Leclerc joined the Ferrari Driver Academy and was signed as a development driver for Haas and Ferrari. He made his testing debut at Fiorano, driving the Ferrari F14 T. He participated in free practice sessions for Haas at the British, Hungarian, German and Brazilian Grands Prix. He completed his first official test for Ferrari at Silverstone in the SF16-H. Despite rumors, he progressed to FIA Formula 2 instead of Formula One with Haas.

2017: Father's Death and F2 Feature Race Win

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

2018: Named ambassador of the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation

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

2019: Relationship with Charlotte Siné began

From 2019, Charles Leclerc was in a relationship with Monégasque architect and influencer Charlotte Siné.

2019: Launched go-kart brand in collaboration with Birel ART

In 2019, Charles Leclerc launched his own go-kart brand as part of a collaboration with Birel ART.

April 2020: Won Race for the World sim racing championship

In April 2020, Charles Leclerc won the Race for the World sim racing championship, raising over US$70,000 for the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund.

2020: Tribute Helmet for Vettel

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

2020: Endorsement model for Giorgio Armani

In 2020, Charles Leclerc became an endorsement model for the Italian fashion house Giorgio Armani.

2022: Relationship with Charlotte Siné ended

In 2022, Charles Leclerc's relationship with Monégasque architect and influencer Charlotte Siné ended.

2022: Brother Wins Formula Regional Asian Championship

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

2023: Auctioned Monaco Grand Prix equipment for Emilia-Romagna flood victims

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

2023: Relationship with Alexandra Saint Mleux began

Since 2023, Charles Leclerc has been in a relationship with Italian model and art historian Alexandra Saint Mleux.

April 2024: Leclerc launched an ice cream brand called LEC

In April 2024, Charles Leclerc launched his own ice cream brand called LEC, which is a reference to his three-letter code used on Formula One television graphics.

2024: Torchbearer for the Monégasque leg ahead of the Summer Olympics

In 2024, Charles Leclerc served as a torchbearer for the Monégasque leg ahead of the Summer Olympics, alongside Alexandra Coletti, Xiaoxin Yang, Rudy Rinaldi, Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene. Also in 2024, he purchased a US$3.1 million condominium in Miami.

2024: Tribute Helmets

In 2024, Leclerc wore a tribute helmet to Jules Bianchi at the Japanese Grand Prix and a tribute for departing teammate Carlos Sainz Jr. at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.