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's struggles linked to contract clause - report
A revealing contractual detail in Lewis Hamilton's transition from Mercedes to Ferrari could shed light on the seven-time world champion's ongoing difficulties, as some insiders speculate that his faltering performance might prompt a mid-season retirement.
11:45
Another warning sign emerges for Imola's F1 future
The future of Imola's Formula 1 race appears increasingly uncertain, as developments in Spain point to a potential shift in the sport's global calendar.
10:45
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.
Apr 24, 14:00
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.
Apr 23, 12:45
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.
Apr 20, 19:44
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.
Apr 20, 10:26
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.
Apr 19, 19:28
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.
Apr 18, 11:15
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.
Apr 16, 08:07
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.
Apr 13, 18:08
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.
Apr 13, 09:37
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.
Apr 12, 18:27
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.
Apr 12, 09:37
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.
Apr 11, 15:30
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.
Apr 11, 14:30
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.
Apr 8, 13:20
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.
Apr 7, 12:40
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.
Apr 6, 10:33
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.
Apr 5, 09:24
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.
Apr 4, 09:20
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.
Apr 3, 10:15
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.
Apr 2, 08:08
Ferrari feels heat from Hamilton hype - Steiner
Ferrari is grappling with "enormous pressure" in the 2025 season, asserts former Haas team principal Gunther Steiner.
Apr 1, 10:15
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.
Mar 27, 11:15
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.
Mar 25, 09:15
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.
Mar 24, 08:30
Ferrari more relieved than happy in China - Gene
Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton have roared back into form.
Mar 22, 08:00
Mini-DRS crackdown targets rivals, not us - Norris
McLaren "could win every race in 2025," according to Mercedes' George Russell.
Mar 21, 13:45
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.
Mar 21, 09:27
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.
Mar 20, 11:00
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.
Mar 18, 08:45
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.
Mar 17, 10:00
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.
Mar 16, 11:49
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.
Mar 16, 10:28
Ferrari grants Hamilton time to find more pace
Ralf Schumacher has cautioned that Charles Leclerc might "send Lewis Hamilton into retirement" this year.
Mar 15, 07:54
Marko relieved Verstappen 'not far' off 2025 pace
Dr Helmut Marko expressed relief as practice sessions got underway in Melbourne.
Mar 14, 10:45
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.
Mar 5, 10:15
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."
Mar 4, 16:30
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.
Feb 28, 09:45
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.
Feb 27, 09:30
