Charles Leclerc
Born: October 16, 1997 (age 27)
Height: 5' 10.5" (180cm)
Hometown: Monte Carlo, Monaco
Nationality: 
Monegasque
MonegasqueTeam: Ferrari
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Hamilton may quit Ferrari amid poor form - insiders
A surprising possibility has emerged in the race to secure Max Verstappen for 2026, with speculation mounting that Lewis Hamilton could retire from Ferrari after just one season, potentially opening a seat for the reigning world champion.
6 hours ago
Choosing Sainz or Hamilton a tough call - McLaren CEO
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has revealed that choosing between Carlos Sainz and Lewis Hamilton for a vacant seat at the Woking-based team would have been a challenging decision.
1 day ago
Max Verstappen pays penalty as Oscar Piastri wins Saudi Arabia Grand Prix, takes Formula 1 Championship lead
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri takes the lead in the Drivers Championship after winning Sunday's Saudi Arabia Grand Prix.
4 days ago
Italy's faith in Hamilton fades amid Ferrari struggle
The high expectations surrounding Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari are giving way to disillusionment as his transition falters.
4 days ago
Max Verstappen secures Saudi Arabia Grand Prix pole after Lando Norris crashes out in Q3
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen qualifies fastest for Sunday's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after Championship leader Lando Norris crashes out in Q3.
5 days ago
Former Schumacher engineer slams Hamilton's struggle
Luca Baldisseri, Michael Schumacher's former race engineer at Ferrari, has accused Lewis Hamilton of making "excuses" for his difficulties adapting to his new team.
6 days ago
Leclerc - No clue when Ferrari will catch McLaren
Charles Leclerc admits he's at a loss over when Ferrari might challenge McLaren for consistent grand prix victories.
8 days ago
Oscar Piastri cruises to Bahrain Grand Prix win, Lando Norris defies penalty for podium
Oscar Piastri closes the gap on McLaren teammate Lando Norris in the Drivers Championship with victory in Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix.
11 days ago
Binotto questions Hamilton's speed at Ferrari
Mattia Binotto has cast doubt on whether Lewis Hamilton still possesses the raw speed needed to excel in Formula 1.
11 days ago
Oscar Piastri outshines McLaren teammate Lando Norris to secure Bahrain Grand Prix pole
Oscar Piastri secures pole position for Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix during what was a poor qualifying effort from Championship leader Lando Norris.
12 days ago
V10 meeting ended early in 'blah blah blah' - Horner
Hopes of V10 engines making a comeback in Formula 1 have been quashed following a meeting in Bahrain.
12 days ago
FIA's Ben Sulayem jetting into Bahrain storm
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is stepping into a turbulent scene in Bahrain after a period of absence - reportedly due to Ramadan.
13 days ago
Hamilton 'relieved' as he confirms new Ferrari floor fix
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton has confirmed that his 2025 car will sport a new floor design at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
13 days ago
Hamilton thinks unequal Ferraris slowing him down
Lewis Hamilton has hinted that his Ferrari may be hampered by a flaw not affecting Charles Leclerc's ostensibly identical machine.
16 days ago
Hamilton banks on new floor for Bahrain boost
Ferrari is set to introduce a much-needed floor upgrade in Bahrain this weekend, aiming to address a persistent performance shortfall in their 2025 car.
17 days ago
Max Verstappen wins Japanese Grand Prix, message sent to Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen earns his first victory of the 2025 Formula 1 season by edging out Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri at the Japanese Grand Prix.
18 days ago
Max Verstappen on pole for Japanese Grand Prix, Liam Lawson edges out Yuki Tsunoda
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen secures his first pole position of the season ahead of Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix, while Liam Lawson edges out his replacement Yuki Tsunoda.
19 days ago
Budget cap pushed Ferrari floor to Bahrain - Vasseur
Frederic Vasseur has shed light on why Ferrari's updated 2025 car floor isn't in use at the Japanese Grand Prix.
20 days ago
Ferrari's new floor delayed until after Suzuka
Ferrari's updated floor for its 2025 car will not appear until the Bahrain Grand Prix next weekend, as reported by the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera.
21 days ago
Montezemolo furious at Ferrari's double-DQ - Ecclestone
Ferrari's former president, Luca di Montezemolo, was left "appalled" by the team's double disqualification following the Chinese Grand Prix, according to ex-F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone.
22 days ago
Ferrari feels heat from Hamilton hype - Steiner
Ferrari is grappling with "enormous pressure" in the 2025 season, asserts former Haas team principal Gunther Steiner.
23 days ago
Ferrari pushed too hard but didn't cheat - Vasseur
Ferrari's relentless drive for perfection crossed a thin line in China, according to team principal Frederic Vasseur.
28 days ago
Ferrari bid to revive '25 season with new floor
Ferrari is gearing up to stabilise its faltering 2025 Formula 1 season with a significant update at next weekend's Japanese Grand Prix.
30 days ago
Schumacher blasts Ferrari for 'incompetent' DQs
Lewis Hamilton's triumphant Ferrari pole-to-win in the Shanghai sprint was overshadowed by a dramatic collapse just 24 hours later.
31 days ago
Ferrari more relieved than happy in China - Gene
Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton have roared back into form.
33 days ago
Mini-DRS crackdown targets rivals, not us - Norris
McLaren "could win every race in 2025," according to Mercedes' George Russell.
34 days ago
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton "in shock" after surprise pole for Chinese Grand Prix Sprint race
Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton admits that he feels in a state of disbelief having earned pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix Sprint race.
34 days ago
Ferrari tackles F1 sim glitch after Melbourne
Ferrari has been toiling away in its Maranello simulator to address a glitch that reportedly threw off its setup baseline in Melbourne, according to Italy's La Repubblica.
35 days ago
Ferrari's Hamilton can speed up soon, Rene Arnoux thinks
Former Ferrari driver Rene Arnoux believes Lewis Hamilton and the Maranello outfit can rebound from their lacklustre 2025 debut in Australia.
37 days ago
Hamilton's comment spells trouble for Ferrari
The pre-season buzz around Lewis Hamilton's blockbuster move and Ferrari's title ambitions faded in Melbourne, with the red cars crossing the line in P8 and P10.
38 days ago
Marko to judge Lawson over opening races
It's only the first of 24 rounds, but George Russell believes the 2025 season is already a foregone conclusion.
39 days ago
Lando Norris edges out Max Verstappen to win dramatic Australian Grand Prix
McLaren's Lando Norris overcomes the rain and a number of safety cars to win Sunday's Australian Grand Prix.
39 days ago
Ferrari grants Hamilton time to find more pace
Ralf Schumacher has cautioned that Charles Leclerc might "send Lewis Hamilton into retirement" this year.
40 days ago
Marko relieved Verstappen 'not far' off 2025 pace
Dr Helmut Marko expressed relief as practice sessions got underway in Melbourne.
41 days ago
Leclerc clashes with Russell over 2026 Pirelli tyres
Charles Leclerc has diverged from George Russell's scathing take on Pirelli's narrower 2026 tyres, tested recently for F1's upcoming rules overhaul.
50 days ago
Hamilton's 2025 Ferrari title bid 'unrealistic'
Ralf Schumacher has cast doubt on Lewis Hamilton clinching the 2025 title in his debut Ferrari season, labelling it "very unrealistic."
51 days ago
McLaren leads '25 pack, Red Bull plans new parts
With two of the three days of official pre-season testing completed in Bahrain, the pecking order for 2025 is starting to take shape.
55 days ago
Red Bull 'solves' car woes as extreme flexing returns
A definitive pecking order remains elusive for now, but those in the know are beginning to glean insights into which teams and drivers might dominate when the 2025 season kicks off in Melbourne next month.
56 days ago
Hamilton's quali edge faded, race craft still shining - Kiesa
Lewis Hamilton may face challenges in qualifying but could still excel in grands prix following his move to Ferrari, according to a former Formula 1 driver.
57 days ago
Ferrari unfazed by Hamilton's early pace gap
As official pre-season testing begins this week, Lewis Hamilton is reportedly entering with a noticeable pace deficit compared to teammate Charles Leclerc.
58 days ago
