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Charles Leclerc

Charles Leclerc — Ferrari driver competing in Formula One, featured in coverage of 2026 Monaco Grand Prix where he was expected to challenge Kimi Antonelli's winning streak.

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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    After finishing third behind triumphant Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc and fellow-Briton George Russell of Mercedes at his home British GP two weeks ago, the seven-time world champion is set to bid for an eighth.

    Hamilton aiming to equal Schumacher's Belgian GP record and boost title hopes
  3. Citizen Digital

    On a bright warm day, Russell finished fourth ahead of Charles Leclerc in the second Ferrari, followed by four-time champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull and Oscar Piastri in the second McLaren.

    Antonelli edges Hamilton in sprint to extend title lead
  4. Citizen Digital

    "Not at all, we don't tailor our F1 cars to one driver or another." Ferrari also announced on Friday that, despite reservations, it was intended that Hamilton would join Charles Leclerc in Sunday's pre-race parade lap of mini-cars made of Lego.

    Ferrari confirm Hamilton staying next year
  5. June 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    Drivers including Niki Lauda, James Hunt, Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris have since made the gesture part of their own victory celebrations.

    How a burst bottle at Le Mans became F1's most iconic ritual
  7. Citizen Digital

    The 19-year-old Italian, who had endured a torrid race last year and appeared off the pace in Friday's sessions, clocked a fastest lap in one minute and 12.720 seconds to outpace local hero Charles Leclerc by 0.327 seconds.

    Antonelli leads Ferraris in Monaco F1 final practice
  8. Citizen Digital

    (Photo by Paul Crock / AFP) Audio By Vocalize Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton rolled back the years on Friday when he outpaced Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc to clock the fastest time in second practice for Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix.

    Revived Hamilton leads Ferrari one-two in Monaco practice
  9. Citizen Digital

    run By AFP June 04, 2026 12:53 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter (From L) Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari's French team principal Frederic Vasseur and Ferrari's Monaco driver Charles Leclerc

    Ferrari tipped to end Antonelli's winning run
  10. May 2026
  11. Citizen Digital

    Mercedes' George Russell came fourth, followed by Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.

    Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli wins Miami Grand Prix
  12. The Standard

    The 19-year-old Italian, the youngest title race leader in F1 history, produced a fastest lap of one minute 27.798 seconds to top the times ahead of Red Bull's Verstappen with Charles Leclerc third quickest in his Ferrari.

    Teen F1 leader Antonelli takes Miami Grand Prix pole
  13. April 2026
  14. Citizen Digital

    Ferrari's duo of Charles Leclerc and seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton are third and fourth respectively on 49 and 41 points with many paddock observers suggesting they are poised to fight for a first win since Carlos Sainz's success in Mexico in October 2024.

    Antonelli bids for hat-trick as F1 returns in Miami

Yesterday

  1. Hamilton targets Belgian GP win to equal Schumacher record

    Lewis Hamilton returns to the Belgian Grand Prix, his 20th consecutive year at the circuit, aiming for a victory with Ferrari to equal Michael Schumacher's record of six Belgian Grand Prix wins and boost his bid for an eighth world title. Antonelli leads the championship with 179 points after nine races, 25 clear of Russell and 32 ahead of Hamilton.

    19 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Saturday 4 July

  1. Antonelli wins British Grand Prix sprint, extends F1 title lead

    Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli became the youngest Formula One sprint winner at 19 when he passed Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton to victory at the British Grand Prix, finishing 2.745 seconds clear and extending his championship lead.

    4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 3 July

  1. Ferrari confirm Lewis Hamilton stays for 2027 season

    Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur confirmed that seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton will remain with the Italian team next year, saying the 41-year-old has settled in after his transition from Mercedes and is now in a "virtuous circle" following his maiden win for Ferrari.

    3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 19 June

  1. F1 champagne spray marks 60th anniversary since 1966

    Moët & Chandon and Formula 1 are celebrating 60 years of the champagne spray victory ritual, which originated at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans when a Jeroboam burst accidentally on the podium, and was later deliberately adopted by Dan Gurney in 1967 before reaching Formula 1 in 1969 when Sir Jackie Stewart performed it after winning the French Grand Prix.

    19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 6 June

  1. Antonelli fastest in Monaco F1 final practice session

    Championship-leading teenager Kimi Antonelli topped Saturday's final free practice at the Monaco Grand Prix for Mercedes, outpacing both Ferraris and setting a time of one minute and 12.720 seconds.

    6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Hamilton fastest in Monaco practice, chases pole record

    Lewis Hamilton topped second practice for the Monaco Grand Prix with a time of one minute 13.026 seconds, beating Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc by 0.111 seconds. The seven-time champion, a three-time Monaco winner, is pursuing a record 105th pole position this weekend.

    6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 4 June

  1. Ferrari expected to end Antonelli's winning streak at Monaco

    Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton are widely expected to end the Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli's record streak in Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix. Antonelli has won four consecutive races, but Ferrari's car performance and Leclerc's home-race advantage are seen as threats to his dominance.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 4 May

  1. Mercedes driver Antonelli wins Miami Grand Prix

    Kimi Antonelli, 19, won the Miami Grand Prix for his third straight victory, extending his lead in the Formula One world championship. Reigning champion Lando Norris finished second in his McLaren, with Oscar Piastri third.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 3 May

  1. Teenager Antonelli secures Miami pole, ties Senna and Schumacher record

    Mercedes' 19-year-old championship leader Kimi Antonelli claimed pole position for the Miami Grand Prix with a time of 1:27.798, beating Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc. The Italian matched a record held by Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher by taking pole in three consecutive races.

    3 May 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 30 April

  1. Antonelli chases third straight win as F1 returns in Miami

    Kimi Antonelli, the 19-year-old Mercedes driver and youngest championship leader in F1 history, seeks a third consecutive victory at the Miami Grand Prix after wins in China and Japan. Formula One returns after a month's break due to the Middle East war, with the race marking the effective start of a new season featuring revised rules and car upgrades.

    30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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