Charles Leclerc is a 24-year-old Scuderia Ferrari Monaco driver and drives the number 16 car. The driver made headlines after his massive victory at the 2022 F1 season opener in Bahrain.
Leclerc began his F1 career as a test driver in 2016 and signed a contract with Sauber as a full-time driver in 2018. In 2019, he signed a long-term contract with Ferrari until 2024. When he joined Ferrari, he joined four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel.
Charles Leclerc took the third victory of his career at the start of the 2022 season; he had won the first two in 2019, almost three years ago. After developing a powerful car for a few years, Ferrari looks strong and ready to challenge for the championship, with Charles and Carlos at the wheel of the team.
Everything You Need to Know About Charles Leclerc’s Parents
Charles Leclerc was born on October 16, 1997, in Monte Carlo, Monaco, to the late Hervé and Pascale Leclerc. Although the driver is believed to come from a wealthy family due to his family background, Charles has repeatedly stated that his family was not wealthy and that Ferrari’s development program helped him grow up. Charles’ father, Hervé, was a Formula 3 driver in the 1980s and 1990s. Hervé Leclerc passed away in 2017 at the age of 54 after a long illness before Charles signed for the Sauber team, and was also a well-known name in karting circles.
However, not much is known about Charles’ mother. His mother has been spotted several times at race days and the driver shares a close bond with her. According to a sourceHis mother is a hairdresser and also comes to the races.
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