Charles Leclerc: Triumph And Tragedy, His Journey to F1

He's only 20 but 2018 rookie Charles Leclerc already has a captivating story to tell about how he made it to being an F1 driver.
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[@victorabadg]

What a story. Someday he will be a world champion, no doubt. He will make what Jules sadly couldn't. C'mon Charles :')

[@diegosaavedra8413]

Im so proud of you making that video for Jules

[@diegoferreyra8166]

Lo mismo que mi tocayo. Ese video de Jules fue fantástico

[@annadelsiena]

I wouldn't say that Jules couldn't. Jules was never given the chance. Very sad...

[@aston34sovero72]

Efeuno incredible history

[@mxm_prime2191]

Efeuno Sorry to burst the bubble but not every young promising driver will become world champion in F1. There's alot of factors which you mostly can't control yourself. Also, they make it seem very dramatic but the truth is, many people are going through many many more issues and tragedies than Leclerc even at his age, so to be fair it's not that special.

[@vale97___65]

The win in spa is for hubert, his dad and jules, they will be very proud of him

[@snyperf1]

About his F1 Championship too... Soon , his future first F1 Championship.

[@mirandastrickland5704]

And now the season is gonna start in July which makes me pissed

[@whatever16jb17]

@@snyperf1 still waiting, unfortunately

[@LeXx0r]

This guy won TWO Races right after his father died. In F2, the second race is in REVERSE starting order, meaning if you win the first race you start at 8th on the second one... go figure. This guy will be a future champion. guaranteed

[@Ward1706]

LeXx0r I feel like it'll be a dominance (once he's settled into the car) and finally Ferrari will have a massive challenge to throw down to Mercedes. I reckon that it won't be so much Vettel vs Hamilton, it could very well be Hamilton vs Leclerc.

[@vaggelisgian]

@@Ward1706 you're absolutely right, if it wasn't for the MGU-H failure this week, Charles would have been the winner of the Bahrain GP. His pace is incredible, hopefully he will become a World Champion in the near future. He managed to *Chop* everyone in qualifying as well

[@madaboutf1707]

LeXx0r oh shut the fuck up you deluded fanboy he won’t even win a race

[@EliasAtoLouis]

@@madaboutf1707 Bahrain GP little Mercedes fanboy

[@TheTok774]

@@madaboutf1707 Say again?

[@adinausman9279]

Just came here to say, Charles won the 2022 Bahrain GP and is off to a great start for this season. I think he'll definitely be one of the competitors for the championship this year and he has definitely come a long way:)

[@sylvahno7370]

Charles will be the champion this year. He is the best racer in a car matching his skill ! Max already have mechanical issues and Hamilton seems to have difficulties with his car. Russel is maybe a threat but Leclerc already have more points than them. No doubt he will be the world champion this year !

[@_chaitanyajoshi]

@@sylvahno7370 He is dominating to this point. If Red Bull can't overcome their issues he will be champion for sure

[@splorgify]

It’s early days lads. Ferrari could have a few mechanical failures of their own, but being a Red Bull fan from Vettel’s days there I’m hopeful for Charles WDC this year. BringBackThe80’sF1Racing not the boring Hamilton era. I’m British

[@Masterdoctorgenius14]

@@sylvahno7370 this didnt age well so far

[@sylvahno7370]

@@Masterdoctorgenius14 I know. I changed my mind

[@haschkatze420]

Belgian GP 2019, another tragedy and another triumph.

[@veronviper06]

Chucky Goldstein R.I.P Antoine Hubert #AH19

[@MegaXtc11]

This video struck more heavily now that he lost another loved friend, it seems this driver is very spiritual and unbreakable, something F1 has never seen before.

[@jamin4039]

He didn't learn from the death of Anthoine

[@jomillen5131]

@@jamin4039 Well, he certainly got determination.

[@carlosf7187]

#AH19 #StayStrongJM

[@Woodpecker3DStudio]

omg what a story this is, his dad must be proud as well as Jules, we miss him and Manor so much... :(

[@Cynderfan35]

Jules never will be gone. he always lives in our memories, and I'm sure he is proud of Charles having finally debut. I once had placed Jules as future champion and when I saw for first time Leclerc drive, he got to that same list. now we can wait to see what this wonder kid will do ;)

[@Woodpecker3DStudio]

Cynderfan35 yeah Charles has a great future ahead, just sad how it all happened with Jules M. Schumacher also in a bad situation, we didn't forget him either

[@GeriatricFan1963]

To be honest Manor died when John Booth and Graeme Lowden left. At least the real Manor is still racing in WEC in LMP2 even if it's not in F1 anymore.

[@rockzs74r]

Phone Industry yeah imagine what jules could do in f1 right now if he is still around. But, at least we wouldn't have to see another rivalry that destroy a lifelong friendship like Lewis and Nico.

[@RizalBatheki]

Virgin, Marussia, and Manor were actually different teams with different management. Yeah I miss Manor, but it's because I wanna see Rio driving it again.

[@nicolasduran917]

6 years after his debut, he has achieved his dream and has won in his homeland. ❤❤❤❤

[@LinkSoul64]

When Perez came 3rd last year at Mexico GP, Charles called at his home to congratulate him and he said to Perez "Checo, you don't know how happy it made me to see your parents celebrate like that; tears came to my eyes, I would have loved my father to see me.'" Perez father, who is the one who revealed this conversation, said "I had no idea Charle's father had passed away" Broke my heart when I heard this.

[@deakksyy]

So random, what does Checo and Charles have in common?

[@alessiomariadamasco3194]

@@deakksyy They both love racing

[@alessiomariadamasco3194]

❤😢🙏

[@bison-yetistudio2296]

Checo happened to be close to Jules in their days at the Ferrari driver academy.

[@razzaqamzar3186]

Charles Leclerc grew up in a very different way, he is racing not because he wants to do it for fun but because he wants the people who trust him and depend on him to be proud of him and knew they can count on Charles, I know one day he will stand tall on the podium finishing 1st and walking home not just being a normal driver who wins a race but as a WORLD CHAMPION, you got this Charles we are counting on you🏆

[@Boomhauersdad]

Don’t be so naive

[@razzaqamzar3186]

@@Boomhauersdad you never know what happens in the future

[@MrUnL0GiScH]

yesterday he had his first victory...right after the death of his childhood friend anthoine hubert ....

[@IostsouI]

It was also his 34th race start, which happened to be exactly how many Jules had before his death.

[@Amonfobious]

this kid has the potential to be the next big thing given the right team

[@bvsmrg]

Amonfobious with Ferrari i think he can do some good things

[@Leevi4th]

He'll take Kimi's place when he retires. Just needs more experience.

[@bvsmrg]

Leevi4th For sure

[@safwankhan199]

That Ferrari will be perfect for. him

[@carlos1308]

Most exiting news ever since freaking senna won Brazil in ‘91, CHARLES WILL BE WITH FERRARI IN 2019 HE WILL WIN GP’S AND COMPETE FOR CHAMPIONSHIPS, HE WILL MAKE HISTORY, AND MORE THAN SURE HIS DAD AND JULES WOULD BE MORE THAN PROUD

[@itsvizor171]

Looking at photos of Jules makes my heart ache. This guy finally won his first Grand Prix two days ago, but it feels as though for him to get a bit of happiness, he has to be riddled with heartbreak. This win wasn’t something he’d ever celebrate in his life. My heart reaches out to this guy, he just can’t seem to have a break from tragedy, but yet he’s one of the coolest, most composed drivers on the grid. That’s incredibly admirable. Rest in peace, Anthoine.

[@getupstairstobed]

Bianchi, his dad then Hubert, Leclerc has had so much tragedy at such a young age, he still seems so incredibly upbeat all the time, the guy must have so much strength

[@siddhantsharma1870]

2022 and he's winning races for Ferrari! What a way to go man! 🔥♥️

[@Rahamuni]

Woooooooooow

[@Darkthebest]

and he might win the championship this year too

[@pewdiepiesmosh2055]

@@Darkthebest he is in the lead

[@SunSunSunn]

@@pewdiepiesmosh2055 lool didnt age well

[@GaBY031000]

And now, 1 year later, he took pole at Bahrain for Ferrari... well done man. Well freaking done.

[@laurentliberge5542]

Gabi Stanciu for thé Austrian gp too

[@curlywinston4023]

@@laurentliberge5542 and Verstappen won

[@asm03]

Gabi Stanciu And he only 21

[@veronviper06]

Gabi Stanciu and now, he has won his first race. For Antoine

[@sairayassar7845]

@@curlywinston4023 max pushed him off track

[@darian2109]

I hope he wins the championship this year. Nobody deserved it like him and he would be the perfect driver to finally win a championship for Ferrari 🤧

[@kabeerqureshi6263]

It looks very unlikely now😢

[@fernandapintos5867]

So, basically, the base of Leclerc's driving is Jules one. What a teacher he was. #JB17

[@playfast321]

Alonso fan7 Jules Will live on through charles

[@fernandapintos5867]

playfast321 Actually on Charles's helmet on the sides he has #JB17

[@logiic8835]

Who is jules

[@merety91]

@@logiic8835 I don’t know F1 well but I know he was the most recent fatality in the F1 sport. From what I saw there was a machine taking a destroyed car off the track and Jules lost control and went underneath that machine killing him.

[@logiic8835]

@@merety91 thx

[@JustDukeFleed]

Anyone here after Italian GP 2019?

[@sathvikreddy591]

Here after Italian GP 2020.

[@Elpilotopro]

Here after portimao 2020

[@jaitendevjani]

Here after Bahrain 2020

[@sathvikreddy591]

@@jaitendevjani u mean after grosjean crash?

[@jaitendevjani]

@@sathvikreddy591 Yes. Great to see grosjean is fine 🙏

[@didi_0111]

A beautiful inspiration to follow your dreams... RIP Jules ... Good Luck Charles Leclerc

[@f1guy15]

Daphne Ham Same here too. I almost cried when I heard that Jules had passed away. 😢😢😢😭😭😭😭

[@ashwinanand8797]

I have seen this video like 10 times and it still brings tears in my eyes. I have been following Charles from his f2 season and I saw the race where his dad passes away. Yet he drove like a champ. He sure will become a champ and a legend. It’s not much far away. From a fan to Charles.

[@mubangaanthonyvwalika1131]

Who is here after the Monaco GP?

[@Liv.283]

Yesss

[@nicolasduran917]

Monza yesterday?

[@smartyash97]

I will be back to this video and relive this when Charles wins his first F1 Championship in 2022. Vamos Charles! Forza Ferrari!

[@Zeus07216]

hmmpp

[@whatever16jb17]

:((

[@Serrchh]

I wish…💔

[@BBoyZaii]

Maybe 2026

[@albanywong582]

He just won here in Melbourne, and will surely be challenging to be world champion very soon. Despite his huge success he comes across as very grounded and a genuinely nice person, and I for one wish him every success.

[@z3nk1n47]

he did it. finally. genuinely one of the few drivers worthy of becoming a word champion

[@ibrahimpatel8259]

If you're watching this in 2022, you can appreciate better where he's coming from and how proud his father and his mentor Jules would be today seeing him triumph. I can only imagine what he must be going through for not having them in his better days...He is such a great talent, and undoubtedly the future of F1

[@d.808lf5]

He needs to get three championships now, one for his Dad, Jules, and Hubert.

[@HimanshuRacer1]

And senna

[@Dahl-os5rl]

and then 3 more for himself :)

[@Nikillem]

Just won Monaco 🕊️🕊️

[@Justme94]

He has already lost three important people in his life, two to racing, yet he never gave up. That's amazing.

[@camilaalbornoz8758]

I am so proud of Charles. His day will come, he is going to be a World Champion.

[@shahir1395]

5 months in, and I can confirm his days are here. he is winning races with Ferrari now....

[@lappin6482]

Well done Charles...they would both be proud of you, hopefully you will be champion for them this year... 2022 👏

[@enoch7794]

FeelsBadMan.

[@PepijnTM]

Enoch ii

[@trayambakchakravarty]

FeelsSadMan

[@jacktaber8489]

Wow you should be a comedian

[@Tjescoo]

Thanks, I will try to be funny but usually I'm not. I guess I will make a great stand-up comedian

[@vincentlaurensius8714]

Where'sTheSpaceMan?

[@ReprogrammedToHate]

For a 21 year old driver, he is scarier and tougher than most veterans. Purely fueled and surrounded by tragedy.

[@Youdoyouyeah]

Here after Melbourne 2022. Unhappy he came second at Jeddah, Charles DOMINATED The Aus GP. The Charles Leclerc Era is here!

[@Savvage.]

anyone here after bahrain gp 2019?

[@777Syarif]

This video is on my KZbin recommend

[@Gmnlshr]

The kid knows how to keep on his word, What a true class for an F1 racer.

[@pirozcontractor6006]

Yaaassss me #JB17

[@jameel626]

This guy is Legend.

[@Enra000]

What a devastating result for him but he has a long long way to go, he's once in a decade talent for sure!

[@dylanf1]

i'm posting this comment in 2022, right after the season opener in bahrain. charles leclerc will be champion.

[@SigmaEngine2099]

Here's after Charles win in Monza.

[@mayankbaruah3997]

Wow what a story. Never knew Charles had such an emotional past . Never knew he and JB17 were close friends . Knew of his father passing while he was in F2 . This young man is remarkable . Hats off Charles . RIP Herve RIP Jules JB17 🇫🇷🇫🇷 . With respect from 🇷🇺🇷🇺

[@fernandb.6162]

Finally no comments about Halo, Hamilton asserting dominance, and Bottas smashing it. Stay strong Charles.

[@josesammut9396]

and you had to come along

[@77ceLcius]

Dominance yeah?

[@deshawnseneviratne4544]

Isn't this a comment about all three of those things... you dumb af bro

[@fernandb.6162]

Hahah, you think you're smart by saying this. Well, how do you want someone to write this comment without writing about it? You think I'm dumb? I'm at university here in Switzerland, so gtfo.

[@deshawnseneviratne4544]

Just don't write the damn comment

[@MrGranturismofan1]

Now an F1 winner. You have made so many people proud Charles. Jules, Herve, Anthonie H and the other legends up there are smiling 💖💖😭

[@dannapaof1]

And look him right now, unstoppable with Ferrari, I’m sure Jules and his father are so proud of him as all of us. ❤️

[@basilmango9980]

Thank you for your win today Charles.You did it for Anthoine Hubert who's smiling and in a much better place and for Jules. R.I.P Anthoine Hubert and Jules Bianchi

[@himanshupandey10]

Anyone here after belgium grand prix 2019? The dream is alive Charles , World champion 2021. 😊

[@DannyOvox3]

After today’s Bahrain race and after watching this video, I am a leclerc fan. I hope he gets to be champion. The young lad is sooooo talented

[@thomasjacobsenstokke9674]

This made me love him even more, just wish him and jules could have driven the ferrari together😢

[@jraybay]

Very cool video! I recently lost my father and that race in Baku was jaw dropping. To do what he did was just unbelievable... Charles is a strong man and champions are strong people. Charles already has an incredible story, let's keep our eye out on him and always remember Jules 👍

[@ilkerzengin3797]

I came back to this video just to write this comment beginning of 2022 season; I think your father and Jules will be even more proud of you when you get World Champion title! Fingers crossed!

[@fdg92]

2024 Monaco GP! He just won it with Ferrari! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@applejax8744]

Karting superstar, to blitzing the junior formula categories, getting into the Ferrari Driver Academy, impressing in his rookie F1 season with a lower tier team, advancing to the most famous team in F1's history, coping with the pressure of being a Ferrari driver, and finally winning his first Grand Prix. All that's left is for him to become World Champion and he'll make his Dad, Jules, and Anthoine prouder than ever. Congratulations Charles, you have some seriously proud guardian angels watching over you now. He deserves every good thing that comes his way.

[@srikarm985]

Man!! For a 24 year old guy to handle so much pf grief of losing many of his well wishers and companions an a tender age, it is very difficult. Now in 2022, I wish he wins the Championship this year and become another great of this motorsport world....All the best Charles, the world is waiting for your triumph....

[@davidch.6593]

I didn’t know this tragedies..I’m very sorry about it

[@lar2028]

#JulesIsAlwaysInOurHearts This kid has lot of future, I want to be un F1 but I'm a little late but still the dream is stronger everyday. I hope oneday drive in F1 with all the legends and god helping me

[@almeidaariel9]

Peak Angle never give up from your dream! Try to make it happen

[@lar2028]

Thanks alot!! But getting in motorsport without money is almost impossible but anyways I'm still fighting for race with the champions ;]

[@mariannacene9175]

Peak Angle i was absolute the same as you i dont want to in f1 all i want is racing or rally or something but im 12 years old i dont have money and im too late to begin karting😐😥😥😖

[@pedroestevesafonso8582]

F1 Fan Hungarian You’re not man, I wish I did start when I was younger (18 now), you can still race in DTM or something like that if you start now and if you’re good enough of course! Work hard for it, never give up

[@lar2028]

Yeah me too, why not do you get a work? Thats what I do to buy my kart Always follow your dreams!! Hope you luck ;)

[@leonardusnoveano]

Hoping Leclerc can earn some points with Sauber. Good luck Charles 😉😉

[@jokingwithtenno2470]

Leonardus Noveano He did already.

[@ana_shep]

And here we are now :)

[@rubenpenner6330]

Some points (:

[@edenrosenfield8731]

Look at him now :)

[@memewhile6242]

How could you not like him?

[@jancam464]

I just stumbled on this video. After all that tragedy he has had, I just hope he wins the WDC one day. He just seems like the nicest, kindest kid. He deserves it

[@onan.o2308]

they need to make a movie about this guy, he is the future world champion im sure

[@lisawensink6906]

Respect for charles🙏🏽 You’re great You’re a legend You’re powerful You’re passionate You’re a fighter You’re risky You’re strong You are an athlete of the most intense sport You are an f1-driver You are Charles Leclerc🏎💪🏼 Good luck in the 2018 season, you can do it🙌🏼

[@ajhamilton8458]

Very emotional , brilliant piece

[@davai577]

god damn ninjas cutting onions

[@Moonshine1147]

Davai Too many onions.....

[@roshanchopra3922]

Charles is phenomenal ..! Amazing talent .. One of the best likable personality.

[@luqmanmohd2737]

Okay. That's it. This guy's now my favourite driver. Couldn't decide on one since Alonso left.

[@sirkdagamer0853]

And he's back

[@4bimmer_com_bmw_tuning_parts]

Who is watching after Bahrein GP? Jules and Herve were proud of him watching from the sky.

[@Frihman]

Just signed for Ferrari. Jules and his father would be so proud :,)

[@deedeejaxn13]

This is so sad and inspiring. I wish him a bright future in F1!

[@D2firetech]

Watching this now makes me cry

[@Lb-rj9ty]

Only recently been following Charles’ story but damn I love the kid already. Can’t wait to see him and Max battling it out in years to come going to be amazing

[@Rahamuni]

❤💯

[@Logoooo]

You can do it Charles! Forza!

[@josedacunhafilho]

I will never forget Interlagos 2013 when it rained nonstop, very hard for all free practice sessions. Hardly anyone went to the track because of the dry weather forecast for qualifier and for the race (as indeed it was), but I remember clearly the only one driver that did countless laps, for each one of the practice sessions, the only guy the audience saw, basically for the three free practice sessions was Jules Bianchi in a very basic Marussia doing lap after lap. At the time, most Brazilians attending those practice sessions could not help but think of Ayrton Senna, who as a teenager 40 years before, also took to the track (the kart track, meters away) deliberately, when it rained hard, just to practice and to improve his skills. We all thought this was exactly what Bianchi was doing. I was wondering how special it would be to have Bianchi and Leclerc as teammates in Ferrari right now. Two young drivers who are so interconnected, two amazing talents. No doubt Ferrari would be giving Mercedes a run for their money, much more than what is happening now.

[@tomahawk1556]

Charles & Arthur LeClerc would make their father & Jules very proud for their F3 & F1 achievements ... Stay Safe & Stay Grateful! 🌷🌿🌍🇫🇷

[@joesworldadventures7728]

This hits harder after him taking his first win after losing Anthoine 😭 he is amazingly headstrong!

[@sairaca5557]

His mental strength is so strong. I love he just keeps going even after all these tragedies. So much respect for this young guy🧡🧡

[@pagani4488]

#JB17 🇫🇷🚗🇫🇷🚗🇫🇷

[@zizulinvodrilleur222]

je crois qu'il est monégasque pas fr

[@Elllio]

+Le Bridou nan il parle de Jules Bianchi

[@mayhare55555]

For a moment I thought of jenson button

[@mythic_fci762]

Pagani 974 And now #CL16 will take up his mantle

[@AnnaCsuzda]

What a story. Life is indeed a great writer. He also fulfilled his and Jules' dream and became a part of Ferrari this year. Then one week ago he lost his childhood friend and the next day he had to race on the same track where Anthoine died. And he won. Now he broke the silence and won the Italian Grand Prix, after nine years, and it's still just his rookie year in Ferrari. And this is still the beginning. One day, he will become a champion, which will finish this story, but will start the sequel.

[@Sum_Ting_Wong]

A guy who can internally self motivate himself in isolation (like Alonso, Schumacher, Senna and Hamilton) can never be down for too long and will always come back strong. Charles has that quality in him. I thought Vettel had that quality too but he seems unable to rebound and constantly makes mistakes. He dwells way too much on down moments and cant overcome them.

[@Vylkeer]

Had no idea he knew Jules. I'm supporting him even more now, because I feel he bares the journey Jules was making until his tragic passing. Charles is like the heir of both Jules and his late father, and he will work hard to make them both proud. He's already performing incredibly well for Alfa-Sauber, I'm sure it won't be too long until he sings with a superior team. Fascinating and tragic story, I wish Charles all the best in Formula 1.

[@mikesnevets7605]

I cant believe people disliked it, YOU HAVE NO HART.

[@valcarter]

The picture with Arthur, Charles, Jules, and more, Charles put that pic out on instagram. Oh man, what a warrior he is.

[@dbzmecha124]

Anyone here after he got the pole position in Austria 2019?

[@stupidpeople7705]

Yes

[@larsmadsen1251]

You bet

[@jimccc9467]

Who thumbs down something like this? It’s just rude and disrespectful. Maybe if they had known who their fathers were he would have taught them some manners.

[@alex290p3]

WoW before this video I doesn't now anything about him but I think he is a real fighter and he will do everything to make his father and Jules proud. (Sorry for bad english)

[@kalpitdarbhe3384]

Lusor___Alex Nah mate, your English is good and it's the thought that counts

[@GuillermoTell-hu7ju]

Amazing job Charles!! First win in F1, a painfull one, it just shows how strong Charles is. Well Done!! Keep pushing

[@GM-je3zp]

And now he is going to win a championship

[@footballandf16]

2022 world champion 🏆 Charles

[@akshaiabrahamkurien8741]

Who else is watching after Lelerc got his first pole? This guy is composed and super cool

[@ruppert5134]

So young and yet a lifetime of grieve behind him. It can only get better for him from now on at Ferrari.

[@VAR1607]

If the FIA were ever to even consider allowing the number 17 again, it should be to this man. The only one who could truly carry Jules’ story on.

[@123pni8]

Is that why Charles is #16? To be as close as possible to 17?

[@VAR1607]

123pni don’t think so I saw somewhere that he said it was his 3rd choice or something _ may. Be wrong though.

[@melinda9797]

And that's why I am a Leclerc fan, because he deserves it the most!!

[@juliahany844]

So proud seeing how far he’s come in ferrari now❤️❤️Such a talented driver who has overcome so much and we hope to see him winning a lot more f1 races in the near future (maybe tomorrow😉)

[@fcocastillocornejo3468]

Your father and Jules must be so so proud right now, they got your back. Best of lucks in the Scuderia, FORZA CHARLES

[@HenrikKristiansen]

Charles Leclerc 2022 F1 World Champion!

[@s7evin88]

Given this sad story, Charles is such a positive, funny and happy guy. How is he doing that with this story?

[@TiltEV]

I mean, some people get over horrible experiences like war, abuse or loss. Sadly, other people don't. I'm glad he reached his goal after hearing the story.

[@safwankhan199]

This genius deserves the Ferrari seat in the future And so does Verstappen I feel when Vettel time done, Verstappen and Leclerc future Ferrari lineup

[@insertname8889]

That would be an hell of a line up

[@daviddominguez7629]

Sounds like an awesome idea but I doubt Ferrari would Have two major power houses in one team because they usually have an unofficial #2 driver.

[@arseniussofian]

so Kimi unofficial ? or what do you mean bruh

[@fernandb.6162]

OMG, that would be fire.

[@davidlara105]

I'm agree with you bro, forza ferrari!

[@Gruntmagnet295]

Italian and Belgian gp, 2 wins in a row. What a legend!

[@mr7mr799]

I know, 2 wins in a Row! Never saw that before. GOAT.

[@marcelsmitsschouten86]

This is great!! Thank you

[@karthikmurthy1389]

And 2022 is a great start for him with 2/3 wins and a podium

[@TheSt1092]

Charles seems like a really nice grounded and humble kid which is so refreshing and I hope he achieves all his dreams as an F1 driver. However , the F1 media is determined to pummel Vettel into retirement . Their attitude of overhyping Leclerc is uncalled for at this stage Leclerc drove a fantastic race no doubt but one swallow does not a summer make . There is still too much of the season left to even suggest that Leclerc will be Ferrari's main title contender after 2 races . Lets revisit things during the summer break and see where things are going regarding the WDC . Leclerc is a talented guy but the media and the fans need to be realistic in their expectations . This is just his 2nd year of F1 and all this hysteria around him being Ferrari's main contender adds unfair pressure particularly so early . The media are building him up only for them to knock him down if he does not deliver what they want. Let Charles grow as a driver at his own pace please! I'm not a betting man but if I had to put money on who the main WDC contenders will be in the 2nd half of the year the money would still be on a Seb v Lewis 2019 title showdown

[@harrywarren6837]

I’m not crying your crying 😢 definitely my second favourite driver and my favourite of the new young guys

[@Cesar12Julio]

Charles Leclerc is the future!

[@whiskeredshrimp]

[@sharanvrm]

And his tragedy didn't end there, during summer break of 2019, he broke up with his girlfriend and on top of it lost Anthoine Hubert just one day before Spa, where he won his first GP, this only goes on to show how dedicated he is towards his passion of racing. God bless him!

[@timourozdemir2384]

do you know why he broke up with his girlfriend ?

[@AkHiLb87]

Deeply touched. I wish Charles all the best in his career! Not knowing of him for long, I can say that I am a big fan already! 🏆🏆🏆