Charles Leclerc

From IRDB, the racing reference. Article on Charles Leclerc, Monegasque motorsport driver.

Charles Leclerc (born 1997-10-16 in Monte Carlo, Monaco) is a Monegasque motorsport driver currently racing for Ferrari with car number 16. He made his championship debut in 2018.

Charles Leclerc is a Monegasque motorsport driver and Scuderia Ferrari lead driver since 2019. Won his home Grand Prix in 2024.

Career summary

TeamFerrari
Car number16
NationalityMonegasque
Date of birth1997-10-16
Place of birthMonte Carlo, Monaco
Championship debut2018
Race wins8
Podiums40

Team and teammate

Charles Leclerc races for Scuderia Ferrari HP, based in Maranello, Italy. His teammate for 2026 is Lewis Hamilton.

Head to head

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Helmet design

The 2026 Charles Leclerc helmet is rated by the BoxBoxd panel. See the 2026 Charles Leclerc helmet article.

Panel reading

The BoxBoxd panel of 50,000 motorsport fans rates Charles Leclerc through Driver of the Day votes, season fan rating, and rating impact on team fandom. Detailed driver-of-the-day distribution and robbed ledger are visible on the BoxBoxd profile Charles Leclerc.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Charles Leclerc?

Charles Leclerc is a Monegasque Formula 1 driver racing for Ferrari with car number 16 in the 2026 season.

What nationality is Charles Leclerc?

Charles Leclerc is Monegasque, born in Monte Carlo, Monaco.

Is Charles Leclerc European?

Yes. Charles Leclerc is Monegasque, a European nationality.

Where is Charles Leclerc from?

Charles Leclerc was born in Monte Carlo, Monaco.

How old is Charles Leclerc?

Charles Leclerc is 28, born on 1997-10-16.

What team does Charles Leclerc drive for?

Charles Leclerc drives for Ferrari.

How many race wins does Charles Leclerc have?

Charles Leclerc has 8 race wins and 40 podium finishes in the championship.

References

  1. BoxBoxd panel readings, 2026 motorsport season.
  2. Driver reference via Wikipedia: Charles Leclerc.

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