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Charles Leclerc

Also known as: The Monegasque driver

Ferrari driver who finished second at the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix and has appeared in multiple F1 races this season.

2026-04-302026-10-15

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … The race started dramatically when Hamilton's teammate Charles Leclerc slammed his Ferrari off the track and into the barriers. …

    Championship leader Antonelli wins Italian Grand Prix
  3. Citizen Digital

    … a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Lewis Hamilton was left disappointed on Saturday as the pace in his Ferrari evaporated as he qualified fifth for the Italian Grand Prix behind team-mate Charles Leclerc …

    Hamilton worried by Ferrari pace while Antonelli prepares for a fight
  4. The Standard

    … He won five times at the old Royal Park circuit between 2012 and 2018 and will hope Ferrari have reacted to his criticism of poor teamwork and strategy at last month's Dutch Grand Prix, won by McLaren's world champion Lando Norris.His teammate Charles Leclerc will have his own re …

    Hamilton hopes to boost title bid with record Italian triumph
  5. Citizen Digital

    … His team-mate Charles Leclerc will have his own reasons to shine, which include seeking a third Italy win to add to exultant triumphs in 2019 and 2024. …

    Hamilton hopes to boost title bid with record Italian triumph
  6. August 2026
  7. Citizen Digital

    … The second Ferrari of Charles Leclerc came in fifth while the other McLaren driven by Oscar Piastri took sixth place. …

    McLaren's Norris wins Dutch GP after Verstappen crash
  8. Citizen Digital

    … Russell got away cleanly at lights out and never looked challenged over the 24-lap sprint race, outpacing Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, who finished second, by 1.36 seconds. …

    George Russell wins Dutch GP sprint race
  9. July 2026
  10. Citizen Digital

    … Hamilton slid from fourth to fifth in the race after receiving a five-second penalty for speeding in the pit lane, dropping him behind Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc. …

    Norris grabs first race win of season in Hungary
  11. Citizen Digital

    Hamilton tops times ahead of Leclerc in Ferrari 1-2 in Hungary By AFP July 24, 2026 11:52 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton prepares for the sprint qualifying session a …

    Hamilton tops times ahead of Leclerc in Ferrari 1-2 in Hungary
  12. Citizen Digital

    … The 41-year-old seven-time world champion admitted he was at rock bottom when he made those comments after qualifying and finishing 12th while team-mate Charles Leclerc took pole and finished fourth. …

    Hamilton proud of recovery after hitting rock bottom a year ago
  13. Citizen Digital

    … The 19-year-old Mercedes driver came home 1.9 seconds ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, with four-time champion Max Verstappen finishing third for Red Bull. …

    Calm Antonelli takes sixth win of the season with victory at Belgian GP

Sunday 11 October

  1. Hamilton admits tire strategy mistake cost Ferrari podium

    Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton admitted he made a poor tyre call at the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday, deciding to stay out on old soft tyres under a virtual safety car rather than pit. Hamilton finished sixth, nearly 46 seconds behind teammate Charles Leclerc who finished second after taking advantage of the pit stop opportunity.

    11 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Verstappen wins Singapore Grand Prix for first time

    Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday, finishing 7.335 seconds ahead of Charles Leclerc, in his first victory at the Marina Bay Street Circuit after nine previous attempts since 2015. The Red Bull driver also won the sprint and took pole position for both races.

    11 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 10 October

  1. Verstappen takes pole for Singapore sprint after Malaysia win

    Max Verstappen qualified on pole position for the Singapore sprint race at Marina Bay, 0.120 seconds ahead of George Russell's Mercedes, continuing his resurgence after winning in Malaysia last weekend.

    10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 4 October

  1. Verstappen wins storm-delayed Bahrain GP in Malaysia

    Max Verstappen secured his first win of the year and Red Bull's first victory this season at the Bahrain Grand Prix held in Malaysia on Sunday, finishing 2.307 seconds ahead of championship leader Kimi Antonelli with Lewis Hamilton taking third.

    4 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 1 October

  1. Hamilton, Leclerc support Ferrari boss Vasseur amid speculation

    Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc spoke out in support of embattled Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur on Thursday, with Hamilton describing him as "a fantastic leader" and both drivers hinting that Ferrari's wider structure may be the problem. Speculation has linked former Red Bull chief Christian Horner with Vasseur's job.

    1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 26 September

  1. Russell wins Baku Grand Prix ahead of Verstappen

    George Russell claimed his first lights-to-flag victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, finishing 0.196 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen in a composed drive for Mercedes. The win was Russell's first since the Austrian Grand Prix in June and his eighth career victory.

    26 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Mercedes tops F1 Azerbaijan qualifying; Verstappen and Norris blame slow cars

    Max Verstappen and Lando Norris both blamed their cars' lack of straight-line speed for disappointing grid positions in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix qualifying session. George Russell steered Mercedes to pole position ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, with Verstappen qualifying eighth and Norris fifth.

    26 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 12 September

  1. Antonelli leads Mercedes in Madrid F1 practice session

    Championship leader Kimi Antonelli topped Friday's second practice session for Mercedes ahead of Ferraris Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring circuit.

    12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Antonelli targets Spanish Grand Prix after Italian home victory

    Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli, who became the first Italian to win his home race at Monza since 1966, faces a new challenge at the Spanish Grand Prix this weekend at Madrid's newly-completed Madring semi-street circuit, marking the Spanish capital's first Formula One race since 1981.

    10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 6 September

  1. Ferrari teammates Leclerc and Hamilton collide at Italian Grand Prix

    Charles Leclerc admitted his opening-lap clash with Lewis Hamilton at the Italian Grand Prix went "too far," resulting in Leclerc crashing out on lap two. Hamilton complained about the lack of team orders and expressed frustration over losing points to rivals.

    6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Championship leader Antonelli wins Italian Grand Prix

    Kimi Antonelli drove from the back of the grid to win the Italian Grand Prix at Monza on Sunday, his seventh victory of the season and first home win, stretching his championship lead to 66 points. Max Verstappen finished third, with Lewis Hamilton rounding out the top six, while Charles Leclerc crashed out early.

    6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 5 September

  1. Hamilton qualified fifth at Italian Grand Prix; Antonelli leads championship

    Lewis Hamilton qualified fifth for the Italian Grand Prix in his Ferrari and later moved to third following penalties, citing Mercedes-powered cars' superior pace on straights. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli started from the back of the grid after an engine change and aimed to score points.

    5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 4 September

  1. Hamilton seeks record sixth Italian Grand Prix win

    Lewis Hamilton will race at Monza on Sunday aiming for an unprecedented eighth drivers' world championship title and a record sixth Italian Grand Prix victory, while trailing Kimi Antonelli by 59 points as Antonelli faces a grid penalty for a new engine.

    4 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Hamilton seeks record sixth Italian Grand Prix victory

    Lewis Hamilton aims for his unprecedented eighth world championship and a record sixth Italian Grand Prix win at Monza, where he currently trails local driver Kimi Antonelli by 59 points. Ferrari will introduce an updated power unit while Antonelli faces a grid penalty for taking a new engine.

    3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 23 August

  1. Norris wins Dutch GP as Verstappen crashes out

    Formula One world champion Lando Norris won the Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday, finishing 11.54 seconds ahead of Kimi Antonelli with Lewis Hamilton third, while local favourite Max Verstappen crashed out in a race marred by bad weather.

    23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 22 August

  1. George Russell wins Dutch GP sprint race

    Mercedes driver George Russell won the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race, finishing ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc by 1.36 seconds. Leclerc overtook current world champion Lando Norris in a thrilling move on lap 18, with Norris finishing third and Russell's teammate Kimi Antonelli fourth.

    22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 26 July

  1. Norris wins Hungarian Grand Prix, extends podium streak

    Lando Norris won the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday ahead of Max Verstappen, with championship leader Kimi Antonelli completing the podium in third despite a pre-race penalty. Norris, the reigning world champion, secured his first race victory of the season after fighting back from losing the lead on the opening lap.

    26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 24 July

  1. Hamilton leads Ferrari 1-2 in Hungary second practice

    Lewis Hamilton topped times in Friday's second free practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix, beating Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc by 0.148 seconds with a lap time of one minute and 18.729 seconds. World champion Lando Norris was third for McLaren, half a second back.

    24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Hamilton reflects on recovery from rock-bottom Hungarian GP moment

    Lewis Hamilton expressed pride in himself and Ferrari on Thursday, reflecting on last year's Hungarian Grand Prix when he called himself "useless" and suggested Ferrari sign another driver after qualifying and finishing 12th while teammate Charles Leclerc took pole and finished fourth. The 41-year-old seven-time world champion said he was at rock bottom then but has since recovered, describing himself as "worlds away from where I was last year."

    24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 19 July

  1. Antonelli wins Belgian GP, extends F1 championship lead

    Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli secured his sixth win of the season at the Belgian Grand Prix, finishing 1.9 seconds ahead of Charles Leclerc to extend his lead in the Formula One drivers' championship. Teammate George Russell crashed out on the opening lap after tangling with Hamilton.

    19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 16 July

  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.

    16 July 2026 · 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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