Charles Leclerc's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

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

2006: Defends PACA Championship

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

2009: Wins French Championship and Bridgestone Cup

In 2009, Charles Leclerc progressed to the Cadet class, winning the French Championship, the Bridgestone Cup, and the regional Rhône-Alpes title. He also partnered with Richard Mille for support.

2010: International Karting Competition

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

2011: Karting World Cup Win

In 2011, Charles Leclerc won the Karting World Cup at Sarno and the Academy Trophy after being scouted by Nicolas Todt.

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 also finished runner-up in the Karting European Championship and the under-18 Karting World Championship.

2013: Progression to KZ Senior Gearbox Class

In 2013, Charles Leclerc progressed to the KZ senior gearbox class, winning the South Garda Winter Cup in KZ2 and finishing runner-up in the KZ World Championship.

2014: Formula Renault 2.0 Debut and Success

In 2014, at age 16, Charles Leclerc debuted in Formula Renault 2.0 with Fortec, achieving his maiden podium finish at Pau and securing his first formula racing victories at Monza. He finished runner-up to Nyck de Vries in the Alps Series and won the rookies' championship.

2015: FIA European F3 Debut and Victory

In 2015, Charles Leclerc debuted in FIA European F3 with Van Amersfoort Racing, clinching second in race two and followed it up with his maiden victory in race three at Silverstone. He secured three consecutive podiums at the Hockenheimring, winning the rain-affected third race.

2016: GP3 Series Victory

In 2016, Charles Leclerc won his debut GP3 race at Catalunya and led the first race from lights-to-flag at the Red Bull Ring. He recovered to second- and third-placed finishes at Silverstone after starting seventh.

2016: GP3 Series Championship Win

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

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: Formula 2 Championship Victory and FIA Rookie of the Year

In 2017, Charles Leclerc secured the Formula 2 Championship title at Jerez after achieving his eighth pole position of the season. He was also named FIA Rookie of the Year, achieving seven wins from 10 podiums.

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 his rookie season.

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: Formula One Debut and First Points

In 2018, Leclerc debuted at the Australian Grand Prix, becoming the first Monégasque driver since 1994 to compete in Formula One. He finished thirteenth. At the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, he became the first Monégasque driver since 1950 to score points in Formula One, finishing sixth.

2019: Youngest Recipient of FIA Pole Trophy

In 2019, Charles Leclerc became the youngest recipient of the FIA Pole Trophy for achieving the most pole positions, a feat he repeated in 2022.

2019: Joins Ferrari and First F1 Win

In 2019, Charles Leclerc joined Ferrari to partner with Sebastian Vettel and became the second-youngest polesitter in Formula One history at the Bahrain Grand Prix. He secured his maiden career win in Belgium and ended Ferrari's nine-year drought at the Italian Grand Prix.

2019: Signs with Ferrari and Maiden Pole Position

In 2019, Leclerc signed for Ferrari, partnering with Sebastian Vettel. At the Bahrain Grand Prix, he took his maiden pole position to become the second-youngest polesitter in Formula One history. He secured his maiden podium finish, finishing third due to an engine issue.

April 2020: Victory in Race for the World

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: Seventh-Fastest Formula One Driver

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

2021: Best Qualifier in Formula One

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

2021: First-Corner Overtake

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

2022: Runner-Up in World Drivers' Championship

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

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 with Ferrari.

2022: Acclaim for Bahrain Grand Prix Battle

In 2022, Charles Leclerc received acclaim for his battle with Max Verstappen at the Bahrain Grand Prix, noted for his effective use of the drag reduction system. He was also praised by Lewis Hamilton after their battle at the British Grand Prix.

2022: Repeated FIA Pole Trophy Win

In 2022, Charles Leclerc repeated his 2019 feat of winning the FIA Pole Trophy for achieving the most pole positions in the season.

2022: Brother Wins Formula Regional Asian Championship

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

2022: Azerbaijan Grand Prix Pole Lap

In 2022, Laurence Edmondson of ESPN described Charles Leclerc's pole lap at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as his "latest example of his pinpoint precision and masterful speed", praising his ability to extract the fastest laps consistently under pressure.

2022: Victory in Bahrain and Championship Lead

In 2022, new regulations saw Ferrari challenge Red Bull. Leclerc won the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix, marking his and Ferrari's first victory since 2019. He became the first Monégasque driver to lead the World Drivers' Championship.

2023: 2023 Season Overview

In 2023, Ferrari struggled with race pace, while Red Bull dominated. Charles Leclerc faced retirements, grid penalties, and collisions, but also achieved pole positions, podium finishes, and strong results in several races. He ended the season fifth in the World Drivers' Championship.

2023: Fastest Qualifier of 2023

In 2023, Martin Brundle opined that Charles Leclerc was the fastest qualifier amongst the Formula One drivers.

2024: Racecraft Acclaim

In 2024, Alex Kalinauckas of Autosport lauded Charles Leclerc's racecraft, highlighting instances of defensive driving and an overtake on George Russell at the Chinese Grand Prix. He was further acclaimed for his tyre management at the Italian Grand Prix.

2024: 2024 Season Performance

In 2024, Charles Leclerc extended his contract with Ferrari and aimed to contend with Red Bull. He secured a 1-2 finish with Sainz in Australia. Leclerc won his home race, the Monaco Grand Prix, for the first time in his career. He ended the season third in the championship, having achieved three victories and 13 podiums.

2024: Monaco Grand Prix Victory

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