Charles Leclerc's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Charles Leclerc.

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

1931: First Monégasque driver to win since 1931

In 2024, Leclerc became the first Monégasque driver to win the Monaco Grand Prix since Louis Chiron in 1931.

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.

2006: Defense of PACA Championship

In 2006, Charles Leclerc successfully defended his regional PACA championship in the Mini class.

2009: Titles in Cadet Class

In 2009, Charles Leclerc, progressing to the Cadet class, won the French Championship and Bridgestone Cup, along with the regional Rhône-Alpes title. He partnered with Richard Mille who supported him through his karting career.

2010: International Competition and Monaco Kart Cup Win

In 2010, Charles Leclerc entered international competition in the junior KF3 class, becoming the youngest winner of the CIK-FIA Monaco Kart Cup.

2010: First Ferrari Winner at Monza Since 2010

In 2019, Leclerc won the Italian Grand Prix from pole, becoming the first Ferrari winner at Monza since Fernando Alonso in 2010.

2011: Joins All Road Management and Wins World Cup

In 2011, Charles Leclerc was scouted by Nicolas Todt and joined his All Road Management firm, winning the World Cup at Sarno. He also won the Academy Trophy and the Masters of Paris-Bercy and finished runner-up in the WSK Final Cup.

2011: Victory at the junior direct-drive Karting World Cup

In 2011, Charles Leclerc's successful karting career culminated in his victory at the junior direct-drive Karting World Cup.

2012: Senior KF2 Category and WSK Euro Series Win

In 2012, Charles Leclerc graduated to the senior KF2 category with ART Grand Prix, winning the WSK Euro Series. He was involved in an incident with Max Verstappen. He finished runner-up in the European Championship and at the under-18 World Championship, and fifth in the World Cup and WSK Final Cup.

2016: GP3 Series Championship Win

In 2016, Charles Leclerc won his first championship at the GP3 Series with ART.

2017: Championship win

Charles Leclerc achieved a record-equalling sixth consecutive pole at Silverstone, winning the feature race amidst reliability issues in 2017. He won the championship.

2017: FIA Formula 2 Championship Win

In 2017, Charles Leclerc won the inaugural FIA Formula 2 Championship with Prema, becoming the fourth driver to win the GP2/Formula 2 championship in their rookie season and breaking several records.

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.

2018: Formula One Debut and Scoring Points

In 2018, Leclerc debuted in Formula One for Sauber at the Australian Grand Prix, finishing thirteenth. At the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, he finished sixth, becoming the first Monégasque driver to score points in Formula One since 1950. At his first home Grand Prix in Monaco, Leclerc suffered a brake failure and retired. He finished the season with 39 points, earning the FIA Rookie of the Year award.

2019: Joins Ferrari and Maiden Win in Belgium

In 2019, Charles Leclerc joined Ferrari, partnered with Sebastian Vettel, became the second-youngest polesitter at the Bahrain Grand Prix, and took his maiden career win in Belgium.

2019: Contest for third

In 2019, Leclerc beat Verstappen in a hard-fought contest for third. Leclerc declared it "the most fun [he'd] had in [Formula One]", whilst Verstappen added "I think he was a little bit sore still from Austria so he was defending really hard, but it's fine, I'm all for that".

2019: Youngest Recipient of FIA Pole Trophy in 2019

In 2019, Leclerc became the youngest recipient of the FIA Pole Trophy for achieving the most pole positions.

2019: Signing with Ferrari and Maiden Pole Position

In 2019, Leclerc signed with Ferrari to partner Sebastian Vettel. At the Bahrain Grand Prix, Leclerc secured his maiden pole position to become the second-youngest polesitter in Formula One history. He finished third after an engine issue, securing his first podium. At the Monaco Grand Prix, he qualified sixteenth and suffered a race-ending tyre puncture.

2019: Ferrari's first home win since 2019

Leclerc received widespread acclaim for his surprise victory at the Italian Grand Prix, completing a one-stop strategy to secure Ferrari's first home win since 2019.

2020: Seventh-Fastest F1 Driver of All Time in 2020

In 2020, a study by Amazon Web Services listed Leclerc as the seventh-fastest Formula One driver of all time.

2021: First-corner overtake

In 2021 Leclerc was praised for his first-corner overtake on Bottas at the Spanish Grand Prix, with Jonathan Noble of Motorsport.com describing the move as "sensational".

2021: Acclaimed as Best Qualifier in Formula One in 2021

In 2021, after Leclerc's back-to-back poles at the Monaco and Azerbaijan Grands Prix, then-teammate Carlos Sainz Jr. proclaimed Leclerc as the best qualifier in Formula One.

2022: Battle with Verstappen

In 2022 Leclerc received acclaim for his battle with Verstappen at the Bahrain Grand Prix, noted for his effective use of the drag reduction system. He was praised by Hamilton after their battle at the 2022 British Grand Prix, where Leclerc overtook him around the outside of Copse on older tyres.

2022: Runner-up in the Formula One World Drivers' Championship

In 2022, Charles Leclerc finished as runner-up in the Formula One World Drivers' Championship while driving for Ferrari.

2022: Runner-up in World Drivers' Championship

In 2022, Charles Leclerc took several victories and finished runner-up to Max Verstappen in the World Drivers' Championship.

2022: Praised for Precision and Speed at the 2022 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

In 2022, Laurence Edmondson of ESPN praised Leclerc's pole lap at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix for his "pinpoint precision and masterful speed", noting his ability to extract fast laps under pressure.

2022: Victory in Bahrain and Championship Lead

In 2022, Leclerc won the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix, marking his and Ferrari's first victory since 2019. The result saw him become the first Monégasque driver to lead the World Drivers' Championship.

2022: First Ferrari 1-2 finish since the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix in Australia

In 2024, the Ferrari team achieved their first 1-2 finish since the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix in Australia.

2022: Repeated FIA Pole Trophy win in 2022

Leclerc repeated his feat and won the FIA Pole Trophy again in 2022.

2023: Acclaimed as Fastest Qualifier of All Time in 2023

In 2023, Karun Chandhok acclaimed Leclerc as the fastest qualifier of all time, and Martin Brundle opined he was the fastest amongst the 2023 drivers.

2023: 2023 Season Summary

Throughout 2023, Ferrari faced challenges with race pace and tyre management. Leclerc achieved five pole positions and six podiums, ultimately finishing fifth in the World Drivers' Championship. Key moments included pole positions in Bahrain, Azerbaijan, Belgium, the United States, and Mexico City. He also had a notable second-place finish at the Las Vegas Grand Prix and faced disqualification at the United States Grand Prix due to skid block wear. Leclerc ended the season with 206 points, tying with Fernando Alonso.

2024: Racecraft after the 2024 season

Alex Kalinauckas of Autosport lauded Leclerc's racecraft after the 2024 season, highlighting several instances of his defensive driving against faster machinery, as well as an overtake on George Russell at the Chinese Grand Prix.

2024: Monaco Grand Prix Win

In 2024, Charles Leclerc won the Monaco Grand Prix, becoming the first Monégasque driver to win the race in 93 years. He had further victories in Italy and the United States and finished third in the championship.

2024: 2024 Season Summary

In 2024, Leclerc extended his contract with Ferrari. He achieved Ferrari's first 1-2 finish since the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix in Australia, finishing second to Sainz. Leclerc won the Monaco Grand Prix for the first time, making him the first Monégasque driver to win since 1931. He finished third in the championship with 356 points and had a very strong second half of the season.

2025: 2025 Season

In 2025, Leclerc is partnered by Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari. He faced strategic errors, disqualifications, and performance concerns throughout the season. Despite these challenges, he achieved a podium finish in Saudi Arabia and showed strong performances in several races. However, incidents like aquaplaning in Miami and a collision in the Dutch Grand Prix impacted his results. Leclerc finished third in the Grand Prix in a race-long battle for second with Lando Norris.