Welcome to our collection of insightful quotes by Charles Leclerc, the talented Monegasque Formula One driver known for his speed, precision, and determination on the racetrack. Born on October 16, 1997, in Monte Carlo, Leclerc’s passion for racing ignited at a young age, propelling him through the ranks of motorsport to eventually become one of the most promising talents in Formula One.
Since making his debut in Formula One with Sauber in 2018, Leclerc has showcased his exceptional skills, earning admiration and respect from fans and fellow drivers alike. With his remarkable performances, he quickly caught the attention of the racing world, securing victories and podium finishes that solidified his position as a force to be reckoned with in the sport. Through his perseverance and unwavering dedication, Leclerc has proven himself as a formidable competitor, continuously pushing the boundaries of his own capabilities on the track.
We are in F1 and we want to fight against the best. Charles Leclerc
We need to keep working and I am pretty sure the results will come. Charles Leclerc
At a track, it’s different, there’s pressure, things like this, so to be yourself is a bit different. Charles Leclerc
Jules Bianchi was my racing godfather, and he spoke a lot to Ferrari about me. Charles Leclerc
To grow you must understand and admit your mistakes, it is an approach that works for me, it is not necessarily the same for everyone. Charles Leclerc
I have a mentality that is really taking off all the pressure. Charles Leclerc
From the beginning when you go into this sport, you know how dangerous it is. It will never be a safe sport. Charles Leclerc
What I have always liked about Italians is the way they are serious when they need to be but know how to relax and have a laugh, too. Charles Leclerc
We need to keep working very hard. Charles Leclerc
I think we always need to see the positive. Charles Leclerc
I analyse everything I do and when I see something I don’t like I try to find the solution and that’s why I’m so hard on myself. Charles Leclerc
Nobody believes me, but to be honest the pressure is not something that I feel. Charles Leclerc
It is vitally important for me to concentrate on myself, on the work that I have to do on the track and off it with the engineers, without really thinking about what people are expecting from me on the outside. Charles Leclerc
I analyse everything I do to see if I can do better, that’s how I grew over the years. Charles Leclerc
All simulators are going to be different compared to reality, that’s how I see it. Charles Leclerc
Certainly driving a Ferrari is, at the same time, a dream come true, a huge responsibility and a great honor. Charles Leclerc
F1 weekends are full of things and any time that you have five minutes, you need to use it as well as possible to calm down. Charles Leclerc
Twitch is something I never thought I’d enjoy and I never saw myself doing. But actually I really enjoyed it. For the people that follow me, I think it’s the closest you can get to the real me. Charles Leclerc
I did not expect to have, at the end of my first season, seven poles and two wins. This is crazy. I did not expect it. Charles Leclerc
If you have one driver who only cares about himself then it’s not great. Charles Leclerc
I know it is a dangerous sport but this is something I like. Charles Leclerc
The red car, even before I knew it was called Ferrari, was my obsession. Charles Leclerc
My dream as a child was being a world champion. Charles Leclerc
That first victory, before you get to it, it always seems so far ahead. You’re not sure whether you can make it or not. Once you do, obviously it’s a relief, but it also helps you to then deal better once you are in the lead of a race. Charles Leclerc
Formula 1 is such a big jump from Formula 2, and there are so many new things that you need to learn. Charles Leclerc
In Formula One nothing is easy, but I can feel I’m taking the right steps, that I’m working in the proper way. Charles Leclerc
I don’t like to hide the errors I make. Any time I’m doing a mistake, I’m just saying it. Charles Leclerc
It will always remain a dangerous sport. Charles Leclerc
I did not have the simulator for a long time but now I have it I am playing quite a lot – probably five hours a day. I am training to try to be competitive, and everything we do we want to be competitive as drivers. Charles Leclerc
Before arriving at Ferrari, I had no idea how important it is for a Formula 1 team to be successful to have a successful relationship with their fuel and lubricants partner. Charles Leclerc
Every time a young driver comes into F1, the finger’s pointed at him over his age. I don’t think that’s right. Charles Leclerc
I get on well with Italians. Which makes things easier when I meet, for example, my future mechanics at Ferrari. Charles Leclerc
Yes, there will be situations when you may need to be a little selfish, but it is better to find the right balance. Charles Leclerc
The atmosphere in Sochi is unusual, in that we are surrounded by the Olympic complex. It is special to compete at a location that has played such a big part in international sporting history, which gives this place a unique feeling. Charles Leclerc
The Sochi circuit can be challenging, featuring a combination of high speed straights and lots of corners, especially in the last sector. Charles Leclerc
With less and less races people will want to take more risks. Charles Leclerc
Obviously being third in the Formula 1 world championship would be crazy. Charles Leclerc
Anyone who has the chance to drive for Ferrari will drive for Ferrari. Charles Leclerc
At the beginning, I didn’t want to arrive at a big team like Ferrari and say: ‘Ok, I want the car like this’ – I just wanted to try and adapt to the car and then see if I wanted to make some changes. Charles Leclerc
My father, well he helped me with everything. From the start he was my biggest supporter and taught me a lot about his experience as a driver. Charles Leclerc
Unfortunately I lost my father quite early, it changes you. It changes you forever. Charles Leclerc
I like the danger, I like the adrenaline and I need it to race. Charles Leclerc
I wake up in the morning thinking about victory, I go to sleep thinking about victory, so sometimes it might be hard. But I need to control myself more and, how can I say it politely? Just shut up instead of speaking on the radio. Charles Leclerc
I am not vegan, but I am obviously looking into all of these things. Charles Leclerc
I just need to give the best of myself and work on myself. Charles Leclerc
There will always be some corners which are challenging and more dangerous than others. Charles Leclerc
I haven’t got any friends on the track when I have my helmet on but whenever I take it off, I am a normal person at the end. Charles Leclerc
I always set the bar very high, not in terms of results but most in terms of preparation and focusing on the job there is to do in the car. Charles Leclerc
In the car it is really good to have a killer instinct where you need to be aggressive. Charles Leclerc
Since I was a child I’ve been looking up to Formula One. Dreaming to be a Formula One driver. Charles Leclerc
I’ve done this in karting, to do one track in one way and then do it the other way. Charles Leclerc
Every time you go back to winning, or to the good results, you take back the confidence in yourself and you feel a lot better. Charles Leclerc
I rarely focus on the result only just because I think if I work well the results will come and if we work well as a team the results will come. Charles Leclerc
I will respect Ferrari’s decision for whoever is next to me and at the end it’s my job to adapt to the person next to me and you can always learn from whoever is your team mate. Charles Leclerc
You should be judged on your performances, not how long you’ve been around. Charles Leclerc
The Spa-Francorchamps circuit has a special place in my heart. Charles Leclerc
I believe what matters are facts and behaviours in our daily life rather than formal gestures. Charles Leclerc
When I think about it, it is quite crazy to race against people like Fernando Alonso, when I remember watching him from the balcony in Monaco. Charles Leclerc
Being honest with myself is something I like. I am happy that I don’t make excuses when I make a mistake. This is a good way to improve in the fastest way. Charles Leclerc
I would love to drive a MotoGP but I’m not sure Ferrari agrees. Charles Leclerc
He’s extremely clever and I learn always so much when I fight with Lewis. He always knows exactly what you are going to do next with his experience, and that’s what makes him so good on track with the battles. He’s not very aggressive, always very correct, but always very good to anticipate what you are going to do. Charles Leclerc
From GP3 to Formula 2, it’s obviously a step, but it’s only a step on driving I would say. Here from Formula 2 to Formula 1, it’s a huge step on driving because we have nearly 400 BHP more, with a lot more downforce. So it’s a completely different car. Charles Leclerc
I love skiing. Charles Leclerc
My ambition is to one day be in Formula 1 and hopefully become world champion. Charles Leclerc
F1 always feels unreal until you arrive and get your first seat. Charles Leclerc
Somehow when I am at the racetrack, I don’t really realise what is happening and I just focus on the job. Charles Leclerc
Experience is always a plus, but I believe if you are good enough for an F1 seat, you are good enough from the year you arrive in F1. Charles Leclerc
As soon as I signed with Ferrari it was clear to me that people expected big performances from me. Even though people were realistic enough to see that I was only starting my second season and that I still had a lot to learn. Charles Leclerc
It’s very important for me to focus on myself, on the job I have to do on and off the track with the engineers without really thinking about what people expect of me off the track. Charles Leclerc
I think it would be very exciting to do a track like Silverstone the other way around, to arrive so quick in Becketts and then Maggotts would be very exciting. Charles Leclerc
As team-mates, it is difficult to act as a mentor. Charles Leclerc
The moment I prefer is the moment I put on the helmet, that everyone is leaving the pit lane, that I’m alone with the car and there it feels good. You don’t have any feelings anymore; it’s just racing and this I enjoy. Charles Leclerc
I’m not someone that always feels confident about himself. Charles Leclerc
You cannot deliver to your maximum if you’re thinking ‘if I do an error, it might close a door to somewhere’ or whatever. Charles Leclerc
I’ve always been very hard on myself, it’s the way that works with me. Charles Leclerc
To be completely honest, I am obsessed with Formula 1 so in the off-season I would like to have just a few more races to still race in F1. Charles Leclerc
At first, when I arrived at Ferrari, I was very intimidated by all the people there, by Ferrari itsel. This name is the biggest in motorsports. Charles Leclerc
I just fully focus on myself and the job I do in the car and then I think the results will come. Charles Leclerc
I think I am my own biggest critic, yeah. Charles Leclerc
At the end of the day, it is always better to be a team player. Charles Leclerc
I don’t really feel pressure. Charles Leclerc
It is a dream since a child to drive for the red cars. Charles Leclerc
My mental strength was definitely a weakness back in the karting days, and I’ve worked hard on that to be as ready as possible for whenever I had the chance in F1. Charles Leclerc
Of course, the cars are getting safer and safer but, when you are going at 340km/h, it can never be safe. This I knew from the start. Charles Leclerc
Out of the car I am normal, calm. In the car I want to give my best. It is passion, when you are passionate about something you give everything. I change quite a lot when I am in the car. Charles Leclerc