Charles Leclerc is an active driver in the open-wheel racing category. He is a full-time driver competing in the Formula 1 series for Scuderia Ferrari with the car No.16 on his SF24 car. Leclerc is among the top drivers of the current grid. He is third in the Formula 1 2024 season with two wins as of October 7, 2024. Leclerc won his home race - the Monaco GP - and Ferrari’s home race - the Italian GP in 2024. Leclerc has a contract that is extended beyond the 2026 season with Ferrari.
According to Spotrac, he is the third highest-earning driver in the 2024 Formula 1 grid with a salary of $34 million with the Italian outfit. Leclerc has not won any championships in Formula 1 as of 2024. His best finish was finishing second in the 2022 Formula 1 season. Leclerc has seven victories in Formula 1. He has been racing in the sport for six years. Leclerc debuted in Formula 1 in 2018 with Alfa Romeo. He has been racing with Ferrari since 2019. Leclerc is known for his qualifying speed and has 27 poles in his Formula 1 career as of October 7, 2024.
Charles Leclerc's Championship
Charles Leclerc has not won a championship in Formula 1. However, the Monegasque driver has two championships in the lower Formula series. Leclerc won the Formula 2 and GP3 series.
GP3 Series
Leclerc debuted in the Formula 3 series in 2015. He participated in the championship with the Dutch team Van Amersfoort Racing. He had a successful season with four wins in 2015. Leclerc finished second in the drivers' standings. He participated in a test with the GP3 team, ART Grand Prix, and got a seat in the 2016 team. Leclerc claimed three victories on his way to his GP3 title in his first year.
Formula 2 Series
The first Formula 2 series title in the history of the feeder series was claimed by Charles Leclerc in 2017. Leclerc competed with Prema Racing having graduated to Formula 2 in 2017. He displayed his speed from the first race itself claiming pole position. Leclerc went on to win seven races throughout the season but was unable to win his home race in Monaco. He ended up with a suspension failure, making him retire from his home race.
FAQ's On Charles Leclerc Championships
A. Charles Leclerc has not won a Formula 1 championship yet.
A. Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton are tied for the most number of championships in Formula 1.
A. Yes, Charles Leclerc won the 2024 Monaco GP.
A. Oscar Piastri is the youngest driver on the current Formula 1 grid of the 2024 season.
A. Max Verstappen has 61 victories to his name in Formula 1.
