Information Density: Charles Leclerc Official Website – Signal Evidence & AI Readability

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The driver

Talent. Intelligence. Hard work. Fun. These are just some of the qualities that have made Charles, born in Monte Carlo on 16 October 1997, one of the strongest and most promising drivers in the Formula 1 of the 21st century.

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As a very precocious three and a half-year-old, he climbed into a kart and never climbed out. He has gone full speed from the kart championships, moving up in the ranks, to making his debut, in 2018, in Formula 1 with the Alfa Romeo Sauber Team and, in 2019, realising his childhood dream: becoming an official driver of the Scuderia Ferrari in order to fight to win the F1 championship with the Prancing Horse.
Since then, thanks partly to winning on legendary circuits like Monza and Monte Carlo, he has been making the Red Team’s fans dream. And not only them.

general infos

date of birth

16th Oct 1997

hometown

principality of monaco

Stats

grand prix raced

141

podiums

38

victories

7

pole positions

25

racing infos

racing team

helmets

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Abu Dhabi 2024

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Imola 2024

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Japan 2024

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Las Vegas 2024

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Mexico 2024

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Miami 2024

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Monaco 2024

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Monza 2024

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It’s the mind that makes the difference

Beginnings

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A fun thing that became a passion and then a dream job: Charles already knew what he was going to be when he was still in kindergarten. He seized his destiny ten years later with a memorable comeback victory.

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Kart Results

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2009

Youngest French Championship winner in the Cadet category

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2010

Youngest winner of the Monaco Kart Cup KF3

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2011

Youngest winner of the CIK-FIA KF3 World Cup, Winner of the CIK-FIA Academy Trophy, Winner of the ERDF Master Kart Paris-Bercy

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2012

CIK-FIA World Champion U18, Vice European Champion CIK-FIA KF2, Youngest Champion WSK Series KF2

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2013

2nd in the CIK-FIA KZ World Cup, Youngest winner of the Winter Cup KZ

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Beginnings

"Dad, this is what I want to do when I grow up".

When Charles uttered this sentence, he was only three years old and had just driven his first kart on the track managed by Jules Bianchi’s father. Ten years later, it was Jules, who had become his close friend, who convinced Nicolas Todt to watch Charles’ last race to see what he was made of.

He saw it, and how: Charles knew that his future depended on the Monaco Kart Cup KF3. Despite an engine problem that forced him to start last, he used his skills in the wet and had an incredible comeback victory. A few days later, in Geneva, he arrived in a suit and tie to sign his first contract with Nicolas Todt: “He told me that no driver had ever shown up dressed like that”.

Motorsport

When Nicolas Todt joined the team, Charles' career took off on an extraordinary trajectory: after achieving excellent results with karts, the driver switched to single-seaters in 2014.

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Despite the predictable initial hurdles of getting used to the new cars, he finished the championship in second place and was named best rookie. He continued going strong throughout the season that followed, and when it was over, he was chosen by the Ferrari Driver Academy. From then on, he has had the opportunity to drive in the best GP3 and Formula 2 teams, winning the title in both categories.

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It’s more about hard work than talent

The world of Ferrari

A childhood dream comes true – when he used to play with toy cars, he always chose the red one. In 2019, Charles became the official driver of the most famous and beloved red car in the world: Ferrari.

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The world of Ferrari

At only 21 years old, he became the second youngest driver in the history of the team.

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After chasing this dream all his life, Charles finally joined Ferrari in 2019. Thanks to the excellent results achieved in his debut F1 season with Sauber, with impressive speeds and consistency, he was called to Maranello to work alongside Sebastian Vettel.

At only 21 years old, he became the second youngest driver in the team’s history. Despite his age, he met the expectations and, thanks to memorable victories – the two at the Italian GP in Monza (2019 & 2024) and his home GP in Monte Carlo (2024) – he captured the hearts of millions of fans who saw the future of Ferrari in him.

The world of Ferrari

"Ferrari is different from the others. It has passion. No other team in F1 has so many fans and so many enthusiasts. It's almost like a fever".

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It’s one thing to race in Formula 1. It’s another to race for Ferrari. Driving “la Rossa” means being part of a myth, part of a history that reaches far beyond the world of racing. It’s something that the fans really take to heart. Charles is aware of this: “It is certainly a great honour but also a huge responsibility: Ferrari is Ferrari for a reason.
There’s more pressure than in other teams, but for me it’s not a problem. It’s a positive pressure that stimulates you to do well”.
Charles knows that every time he gets into the car, millions of fans get into the cockpit with him along with their great expectations and that dream of theirs. The same one that Charles has: “It’s my lifelong dream: to become the World Champion with Ferrari”.

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Belgium - September 2019

Monza - September 2019

Monza - September 2019

Bahrain - March 2019

Monza - September 2024

Monza - September 2024

Monza - September 2024

Monaco - May 2024

Monaco - May 2024

Monaco - May 2024

Driving

Life as a driver

Even as a child, Charles understood that even a great talent like his was not enough on its own to make him a top driver: it takes years of preparation, both physical and mental, and constant attention to every detail before, during and after every race.

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Training

Charles endures G-force, heat, and mental strain, training body and mind to excel at high speeds.

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Preparation

In F1, every detail counts. Charles meticulously prepares every aspect for peak race performance.

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Racing

Before going down onto the track, Charles studies strategies, defines his pace, and gets ready for the start of the race.

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Off-Season

Charles trains intensely during the off-season, balancing demanding workouts with time for his loved ones.

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Life as a driver

Training

On the track at those speeds, Charles's body is under extreme stress, from G-force to heat, from the strain on the heart to mental stress: so it’s crucial that he keeps on training his muscles, heart and mind. And this is how he does it.

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Physical Preparation

To prepare physically and mentally, Charles has a team of experts who work with him year round. The most intensive part is the training camp in the months leading up to the championship. When the races begin, the load is reduced.

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All-round training

Charles' workouts involve both body and mind. The body workout is aimed at improving both cardiovascular endurance, because during a race, the heart can reach up to 190 beats per minute (depending on the circuit), and muscular strength, as the body has to withstand the enormous external G-forces generated at those speeds (thousands of kilos in each race).The second workout focuses on the cognitive aspect, which helps Charles manage stress, reduce anxiety and improve reflexes.

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Recovery

The fatigue of racing, the tension, the long trips, the jet lag... After so much exertion, Charles needs to quickly recover his energy and rebalance his body.Starting with data on his physical state, the team has him training in the gym (weights and bicycle) and then calibrating his effort according to guidelines known as the Med (Minimum effective dose, the minimum dose that is required to maintain the right level of strength throughout the season).

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Life as a driver

Preparation

In Formula 1 even the smallest detail can make a difference, which is why Charles curates every aspect when he’s preparing for the race.

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Swipe right

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Simulator

Formula 1 regulations only allow each pair of drivers to test the new car for three days at the beginning of the season. For this reason, during the year, Charles trains with the simulator.However, as technologically advanced as it is, it cannot reproduce the stress experienced on the track, either physical (it cannot simulate the same lateral G-force) or psychological (because the driver knows he is not taking any risks). However, it's extremely useful for learning how to handle the numerous controls on the steering wheel, memorising a track or getting familiar with starting procedures.

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The warm-up

To warm up before the start, Charles follows a routine that never changes, not because he's superstitious but because this way he can start concentrating on the race without distractions.He starts with a massage to warm up the muscles most affected by driving, the lumbar region, feet, neck, shoulders, arms and hands. Then he takes a cold bath to lower his body temperature. After this he jumps rope to increase his heart rate, does some exercises with resistance bands and finally a game of football-tennis that on the one hand, helps distract him, and on the other, helps improve his foot coordination. At that point, he's ready to put on his helmet and get into the car.

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Suiting up

About an hour and a half before the start of the race, after the warm-up, Charles gets his last instructions for the strategy. After this, he suits up, and from that moment on he goes into a bubble of concentration, isolating himself from everything around him: 'It's a crucial moment, because I go from being a man to being a driver'.

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Life as a driver

Racing

It's time to head for the track. But first, Charles has to anticipate all possible scenarios, choose a strategy, set the pace, and prepare the start: he does all this before the lights go out and the race begins.

Scroll to explore
Swipe right

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The last briefing

On Sunday morning, Charles has his last briefing with the engineers he worked with until late the night before to select three to five possible strategies: this is when all the race scenarios are reviewed and the strategy is optimized: “The outcome of the race is often determined here”.

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The Start

The start is obviously one of the key moments in a Grand Prix. There's more to lose than to gain, but some risks have to be taken: “I'm really calm at the start, but with each red light that comes on, the level of adrenaline rises. Then the lights go out and the adrenaline takes over”.

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The Pace

The pace of the race is the result of long hours of work in the simulator and during the free practice sessions. After all of this, Charles and his engineers know exactly what pace to keep with any type of tyre and also what the opponents' pace will be.The aim is to find the best relationship between performance and tyre wear to optimize the strategy: “Once I'm in the car, my role is to apply this pace as well as I can”.

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The Result

No point in beating around the bush: the only result that can truly satisfy a driver of Charles' level is a win.To stand on the highest podium, seeing how happy the team and fans are, “is an emotion like no other. Having said that, you also have to recognize when you've given your all and gotten the most out of your performance. In times like that, I can also accept another position”.

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Change view

Life as a driver

Off-Season

This is the time of year when Charles has more time on his hands and when the most demanding part of his athletic training takes place. But it's also the time when the driver has the chance to spend precious time with his family and friends.

Scroll to explore
Swipe right

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Training camp

The training camp is usually held in the mountains, where Charles trains in various ways: climbing to the summit on foot and skiing down, cross-country skiing, running, cycling; working with weights and barbells in the gym. The goal is to make driving less strenuous so that more energy can go into other aspects of the race.

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Free time

In order to properly prepare for a race, mentally and phys

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Know the man

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The driver

Talent. Intelligence. Hard work. Fun. These are just some of the qualities that have made Charles, born in Monte Carlo on 16 October 1997, one of the strongest and most promising drivers in the Formula 1 of the 21st century.

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As a very precocious three and a half-year-old, he climbed into a kart and never climbed out. He has gone full speed from the kart championships, moving up in the ranks, to making his debut, in 2018, in Formula 1 with the Alfa Romeo Sauber Team and, in 2019, realising his childhood dream: becoming an official driver of the Scuderia Ferrari in order to fight to win the F1 championship with the Prancing Horse.
Since then, thanks partly to winning on legendary circuits like Monza and Monte Carlo, he has been making the Red Team’s fans dream. And not only them.

general infos

date of birth

16th Oct 1997

hometown

principality of monaco

Stats

grand prix raced

141

podiums

38

victories

7

pole positions

25

racing infos

racing team

helmets

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Abu Dhabi 2024

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Imola 2024

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Japan 2024

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Las Vegas 2024

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Mexico 2024

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Miami 2024

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Monaco 2024

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Monza 2024

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[H3]
It’s the mind that makes the difference

Beginnings

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A fun thing that became a passion and then a dream job: Charles already knew what he was going to be when he was still in kindergarten. He seized his destiny ten years later with a memorable comeback victory.

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Kart Results

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2009

Youngest French Championship winner in the Cadet category

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2010

Youngest winner of the Monaco Kart Cup KF3

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2011

Youngest winner of the CIK-FIA KF3 World Cup, Winner of the CIK-FIA Academy Trophy, Winner of the ERDF Master Kart Paris-Bercy

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2012

CIK-FIA World Champion U18, Vice European Champion CIK-FIA KF2, Youngest Champion WSK Series KF2

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2013

2nd in the CIK-FIA KZ World Cup, Youngest winner of the Winter Cup KZ

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Beginnings

"Dad, this is what I want to do when I grow up".

When Charles uttered this sentence, he was only three years old and had just driven his first kart on the track managed by Jules Bianchi’s father. Ten years later, it was Jules, who had become his close friend, who convinced Nicolas Todt to watch Charles’ last race to see what he was made of.

He saw it, and how: Charles knew that his future depended on the Monaco Kart Cup KF3. Despite an engine problem that forced him to start last, he used his skills in the wet and had an incredible comeback victory. A few days later, in Geneva, he arrived in a suit and tie to sign his first contract with Nicolas Todt: “He told me that no driver had ever shown up dressed like that”.

Motorsport

When Nicolas Todt joined the team, Charles' career took off on an extraordinary trajectory: after achieving excellent results with karts, the driver switched to single-seaters in 2014.

[IMG: image]

Despite the predictable initial hurdles of getting used to the new cars, he finished the championship in second place and was named best rookie. He continued going strong throughout the season that followed, and when it was over, he was chosen by the Ferrari Driver Academy. From then on, he has had the opportunity to drive in the best GP3 and Formula 2 teams, winning the title in both categories.

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[H3]
It’s more about hard work than talent

The world of Ferrari

A childhood dream comes true – when he used to play with toy cars, he always chose the red one. In 2019, Charles became the official driver of the most famous and beloved red car in the world: Ferrari.

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The world of Ferrari

At only 21 years old, he became the second youngest driver in the history of the team.

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After chasing this dream all his life, Charles finally joined Ferrari in 2019. Thanks to the excellent results achieved in his debut F1 season with Sauber, with impressive speeds and consistency, he was called to Maranello to work alongside Sebastian Vettel.

At only 21 years old, he became the second youngest driver in the team’s history. Despite his age, he met the expectations and, thanks to memorable victories – the two at the Italian GP in Monza (2019 & 2024) and his home GP in Monte Carlo (2024) – he captured the hearts of millions of fans who saw the future of Ferrari in him.

The world of Ferrari

"Ferrari is different from the others. It has passion. No other team in F1 has so many fans and so many enthusiasts. It's almost like a fever".

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It’s one thing to race in Formula 1. It’s another to race for Ferrari. Driving “la Rossa” means being part of a myth, part of a history that reaches far beyond the world of racing. It’s something that the fans really take to heart. Charles is aware of this: “It is certainly a great honour but also a huge responsibility: Ferrari is Ferrari for a reason.
There’s more pressure than in other teams, but for me it’s not a problem. It’s a positive pressure that stimulates you to do well”.
Charles knows that every time he gets into the car, millions of fans get into the cockpit with him along with their great expectations and that dream of theirs. The same one that Charles has: “It’s my lifelong dream: to become the World Champion with Ferrari”.

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radio communication - winning Monaco ‘24
00.00 — 00.00

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>

Belgium - September 2019

Monza - September 2019

Monza - September 2019

Bahrain - March 2019

Monza - September 2024

Monza - September 2024

Monza - September 2024

Monaco - May 2024

Monaco - May 2024

Monaco - May 2024

Driving

Life as a driver

Even as a child, Charles understood that even a great talent like his was not enough on its own to make him a top driver: it takes years of preparation, both physical and mental, and constant attention to every detail before, during and after every race.

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Training

Charles endures G-force, heat, and mental strain, training body and mind to excel at high speeds.

[IMG: image]

Preparation

In F1, every detail counts. Charles meticulously prepares every aspect for peak race performance.

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Racing

Before going down onto the track, Charles studies strategies, defines his pace, and gets ready for the start of the race.

[IMG: image]

Off-Season

Charles trains intensely during the off-season, balancing demanding workouts with time for his loved ones.

Close
Close

Life as a driver

Training

On the track at those speeds, Charles's body is under extreme stress, from G-force to heat, from the strain on the heart to mental stress: so it’s crucial that he keeps on training his muscles, heart and mind. And this is how he does it.

Scroll to explore
Swipe right

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Physical Preparation

To prepare physically and mentally, Charles has a team of experts who work with him year round. The most intensive part is the training camp in the months leading up to the championship. When the races begin, the load is reduced.

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All-round training

Charles' workouts involve both body and mind. The body workout is aimed at improving both cardiovascular endurance, because during a race, the heart can reach up to 190 beats per minute (depending on the circuit), and muscular strength, as the body has to withstand the enormous external G-forces generated at those speeds (thousands of kilos in each race).The second workout focuses on the cognitive aspect, which helps Charles manage stress, reduce anxiety and improve reflexes.

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Recovery

The fatigue of racing, the tension, the long trips, the jet lag... After so much exertion, Charles needs to quickly recover his energy and rebalance his body.Starting with data on his physical state, the team has him training in the gym (weights and bicycle) and then calibrating his effort according to guidelines known as the Med (Minimum effective dose, the minimum dose that is required to maintain the right level of strength throughout the season).

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Change view

Life as a driver

Preparation

In Formula 1 even the smallest detail can make a difference, which is why Charles curates every aspect when he’s preparing for the race.

Scroll to explore
Swipe right

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Simulator

Formula 1 regulations only allow each pair of drivers to test the new car for three days at the beginning of the season. For this reason, during the year, Charles trains with the simulator.However, as technologically advanced as it is, it cannot reproduce the stress experienced on the track, either physical (it cannot simulate the same lateral G-force) or psychological (because the driver knows he is not taking any risks). However, it's extremely useful for learning how to handle the numerous controls on the steering wheel, memorising a track or getting familiar with starting procedures.

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The warm-up

To warm up before the start, Charles follows a routine that never changes, not because he's superstitious but because this way he can start concentrating on the race without distractions.He starts with a massage to warm up the muscles most affected by driving, the lumbar region, feet, neck, shoulders, arms and hands. Then he takes a cold bath to lower his body temperature. After this he jumps rope to increase his heart rate, does some exercises with resistance bands and finally a game of football-tennis that on the one hand, helps distract him, and on the other, helps improve his foot coordination. At that point, he's ready to put on his helmet and get into the car.

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Suiting up

About an hour and a half before the start of the race, after the warm-up, Charles gets his last instructions for the strategy. After this, he suits up, and from that moment on he goes into a bubble of concentration, isolating himself from everything around him: 'It's a crucial moment, because I go from being a man to being a driver'.

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Change view

Life as a driver

Racing

It's time to head for the track. But first, Charles has to anticipate all possible scenarios, choose a strategy, set the pace, and prepare the start: he does all this before the lights go out and the race begins.

Scroll to explore
Swipe right

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The last briefing

On Sunday morning, Charles has his last briefing with the engineers he worked with until late the night before to select three to five possible strategies: this is when all the race scenarios are reviewed and the strategy is optimized: “The outcome of the race is often determined here”.

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The Start

The start is obviously one of the key moments in a Grand Prix. There's more to lose than to gain, but some risks have to be taken: “I'm really calm at the start, but with each red light that comes on, the level of adrenaline rises. Then the lights go out and the adrenaline takes over”.

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The Pace

The pace of the race is the result of long hours of work in the simulator and during the free practice sessions. After all of this, Charles and his engineers know exactly what pace to keep with any type of tyre and also what the opponents' pace will be.The aim is to find the best relationship between performance and tyre wear to optimize the strategy: “Once I'm in the car, my role is to apply this pace as well as I can”.

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The Result

No point in beating around the bush: the only result that can truly satisfy a driver of Charles' level is a win.To stand on the highest podium, seeing how happy the team and fans are, “is an emotion like no other. Having said that, you also have to recognize when you've given your all and gotten the most out of your performance. In times like that, I can also accept another position”.

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Change view

Life as a driver

Off-Season

This is the time of year when Charles has more time on his hands and when the most demanding part of his athletic training takes place. But it's also the time when the driver has the chance to spend precious time with his family and friends.

Scroll to explore
Swipe right

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Training camp

The training camp is usually held in the mountains, where Charles trains in various ways: climbing to the summit on foot and skiing down, cross-country skiing, running, cycling; working with weights and barbells in the gym. The goal is to make driving less strenuous so that more energy can go into other aspects of the race.

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Free time

In order to properly prepare for a race, mentally and phys

Off the track

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Charles, the man

Once he’s taken off his helmet and racing suit, Charles Leclerc goes back to being simply Charles, a curious, sensitive man with an innate elegance and a life filled with passion, beauty and, above all, human relationships.

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Private life

The important people

Family. Emotional ties. And Leo. In Charles’s life, these ties are vital. Starting with his love for his parents, Hervé and Pascale, who, along with his brothers Lorenzo and Arthur, always supported and encouraged him, making personal sacrifices so that he could follow his dream.

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Passions

Driven by curiosity

If Charles Leclerc is Charles, it’s also because he has many other passions, apart from Formula 1 racing. It conjures the image of a curious, sensitive, thoughtful man with an innate taste for the finer things in life.

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Lifestyle

Natural class

Charles Leclerc loves to explore a variety of worlds, driven by his curiosity and personal passions. Whether embracing new trends or experiences, his interests go far beyond the racetrack, enriching his life both on and off it.

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Business

Investing in his passions

Again as an entrepreneur, Charles lets his passions and interests guide him when he has to make choices or decide what to invest in.

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Family. Emotional ties. And Leo. In Charles’s life, these ties are vital. Starting with his love for his parents, Hervé and Pascale, who, along with his brothers Lorenzo and Arthur, always supported and encouraged him, making personal sacrifices so that he could follow his dream.

A dream he’s never abandoned despite the premature death of his father and the loss of his friends, Jules Bianchi and Anthoine Hubert - tragedies that have made him even more determined and mature.

Although Charles is somewhat reserved, his innate elegance is right at home in the glamorous world of Formula 1. But, as soon as he can, he loves to spend his free time far from the limelight, with his family, his lifelong friends and the people he loves. And with Leo, of course, the adorable dachshund who came like a whirlwind into his life and heart, sending everything into a tailspin.

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A dream he’s never abandoned despite the premature death of his father and the loss of his friends, Jules Bianchi and Anthoine Hubert - tragedies that have made him even more determined and mature.

Although Charles is somewhat reserved, his innate elegance is right at home in the glamorous world of Formula 1. But, as soon as he can, he loves to spend his free time far from the limelight, with his family, his lifelong friends and the people he loves. And with Leo, of course, the adorable dachshund who came like a whirlwind into his life and heart, sending everything into a tailspin.

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Charles Family

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Charles and his father Hervé

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He is very fast, he is very cool, he is very scary and very brave, he is everything. Leo ??

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The Leclerc brothers

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Charles and his brother Lorenzo enjoying summer in Monaco

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Favourite Monaco spot

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There are certain moments with friends that I’ll remember forever: everything has changed these days but our relationship is the same as then, when everything was so simple and great.

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Roller Coaster in Miami

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Passions

If Charles Leclerc is Charles, it’s also because he has many other passions, apart from Formula 1 racing. It conjures the image of a curious, sensitive, thoughtful man with an innate taste for the finer things in life.

Once the engine’s roar has died down, he loves to listen to the music of Ludovico Einaudi, Hans Zimmer or Coldplay. And once his fingers are done with the steering wheel buttons, he really enjoys moving them around the piano keys.

He loves to fill his vision with the beauty of architecture, fashion, photography and the works of artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, Botero, Jason Boyd Kinsella or Tom Wesselmann, among others. And when he needs to give his mind a rest, maybe after a particularly demanding game of chess, a nice relaxing movie is just the thing.

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Once the engine’s roar has died down, he loves to listen to the music of Ludovico Einaudi, Hans Zimmer or Coldplay. And once his fingers are done with the steering wheel buttons, he really enjoys moving them around the piano keys.

He loves to fill his vision with the beauty of architecture, fashion, photography and the works of artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, Botero, Jason Boyd Kinsella or Tom Wesselmann, among others. And when he needs to give his mind a rest, maybe after a particularly demanding game of chess, a nice relaxing movie is just the thing.

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Getting in some practice ?

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Charles and Sofiane Pamart recording "Dreamers"

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Lifestyle

Charles Leclerc loves to explore a variety of worlds, driven by his curiosity and personal passions. Whether embracing new trends or experiences, his interests go far beyond the racetrack, enriching his life both on and off it.

Although Charles is a private person, his innate elegance means that he's always at ease even when he takes off his overalls and helmet and puts on a suit and tie, capable of moving seamlessly from the racetrack to the thousands of events, parties and gala evenings that glitter around the glamorous world of Formula 1.

As a professional athlete, he naturally always follows a very controlled lifestyle and diet but, when he can, he loves good food, especially Italian, Japanese and Peruvian, his favourite cuisines. And when the spotlight finally goes out at the races, he gets the greatest enjoyment out of spending time with his family, friends and the people he loves. If it's on a boat, even better.

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Although Charles is a private person, his innate elegance means that he's always at ease even when he takes off his overalls and helmet and puts on a suit and tie, capable of moving seamlessly from the racetrack to the thousands of events, parties and gala evenings that glitter around the glamorous world of Formula 1.

As a professional athlete, he naturally always follows a very controlled lifestyle and diet but, when he can, he loves good food, especially Italian, Japanese and Peruvian, his favourite cuisines. And when the spotlight finally goes out at the races, he gets the greatest enjoyment out of spending time with his family, friends and the people he loves. If it's on a boat, even better.

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Charles and Leo in Miami

Ice cream break

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Enjoying tacos in Mexico City

Boat life

It's my favourite place in the world, because on a boat I can be alone with the people I love, away from all the chaos. And it's something that I really enjoy a lot.

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Last weekend home, and it was a nice one ?
Back on track for the next 3 weeks ❤️

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Surfing lessons in Melbourne

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Skiing in the Dolomites

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Monaco Masters 2024 with Lorenzo

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Business

Again as an entrepreneur, Charles lets his passions and interests guide him when he has to make choices or decide what to invest in.

The business ventures that Charles has chosen to invest in or participate in all have in common the fact that they have a personal meaning for him or are in some way connected to his life and values. This is why, despite his work as a driver being so demanding, he is always personally involved in the decision-making processes surrounding them.

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The business ventures that Charles has chosen to invest in or participate in all have in common the fact that they have a personal meaning for him or are in some way connected to his life and values. This is why, despite his work as a driver being so demanding, he is always personally involved in the decision-making processes surrounding them.

charles’ companies

All Time
All Time is a management agency led by Charles‘ brother Lorenzo. Set up to manage Charles’ many commitments between private life, work and travel, All Time also works with other athletes living in Monte Carlo, especially drivers and tennis players.

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2020

Website

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CL Karting
‘I owe everything to the kart!’ Charles has never forgotten where he came from, which is why he created his line of kart chassis in collaboration with Birel Art: ‘I wanted the chassis bearing my name to be capable of excellent performance in all conditions and only Birel Art could guarantee that’.

Since
2018

Website

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LEC
Ice cream is one of Charles' great passions and it inspired him, Nicolas Todt, Guido Marinetti and Federico Grom, to create LEC, a line of low-calorie ice creams that are his dream come true. It’s a delicious but light ice cream, perfect for those like him who are careful about their diet.

Since
2024

Website

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Il pilota

Talento. Intelligenza. Lavoro duro. Divertimento. Sono solo alcuni dei tratti caratteristici che hanno fatto di Charles, nato a Montecarlo il 16 ottobre 1997, uno dei piloti più forti e promettenti nella Formula 1 del XXI secolo.

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Precocissimo, a tre anni e mezzo è salito per caso a bordo di un kart e non è più sceso. Ha percorso a tutta velocità il tracciato che, dai campionati di kart, salendo sempre più di categoria, lo ha portato, nel 2018, a debuttare in Formula 1 con il Team ’Alfa Romeo Sauber e, nel 2019, a coronare il suo sogno di bambino: diventare il pilota ufficiale della Scuderia Ferrari per puntare a vincere il campionato di F1 in sella al Cavallino.
Da allora, anche grazie a vittorie su circuiti mitici come Monza e Montecarlo, è lui a far sognare i tifosi della Rossa. E non solo loro.

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Gli inizi

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Un divertimento che diventa una passione che diventa un sogno: Charles decide il suo destino quando va ancora all’asilo. Se lo prenderà dieci anni dopo, grazie a una rimonta memorabile.

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Risultati Kart

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2009

Il più giovane vincitore del Campionato Francese nella categoria cadetti

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2010

Il più giovane vincitore della Monaco Kart Cup KF3

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2011

Il più giovane vincitore della Coppa del Mondo CIK-FIA KF3, Vincitore del CIK-FIA Academy Trophy,Vincitore del Master Kart ERDF di Parigi-Bercy

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2012

Campione del Mondo U18 CIK-FIA, Vice campione europeo CIK-FIA KF2,Il più giovane vincitore delle WSK Series KF2

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Secondo classificato in Coppa del Mondo CIK-FIA KZ, Il più giovane vincitore della Winter Cup KZ

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Gli inizi

“Papà, questo è quello che voglio fare da grande”.

Quando Charles pronuncia questa frase ha solo tre anni e ha appena guidato il suo primo kart sulla pista gestita dal padre di Jules Bianchi. Dieci anni dopo, sarà proprio Jules, diventato suo amico fraterno, a convincere Nicolas Todt ad assistere all’ultima gara di Charles per vedere di che pasta è fatto.

Lo vedrà, eccome: Charles sa che dalla Monaco Kart Cup KF3 dipende il suo futuro. Nonostante un problema al motore lo costringa a partire ultimo, sfrutta la sua abilità sul bagnato e vince facendo una rimonta incredibile. Pochi giorni dopo, a Ginevra, in giacca e cravatta, firma il suo primo contratto con Nicolas Todt: “Mi disse che nessun pilota si era mai presentato conciato così”.

Motorsport

Con l’ingresso nella scuderia di Nicolas Todt la carriera di Charles ha un’accelerazione straordinaria: dopo aver ottenuto ottimi risultati con i kart, il pilota passa alle monoposto nel 2014.

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Nonostante la prevedibile fatica iniziale per abituarsi alle nuove auto, termina il campionato al secondo posto e viene nominato miglior debuttante. Continua ad andare fortissimo anche nella stagione successiva, al termine della quale viene scelto dalla Ferrari Driver Academy. Da quel momento ha la possibilità di guidare nei migliori team di GP3 e di Formula 2 vincendo il titolo in entrambe le categorie.

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Il mondo Ferrari

Il sogno di un bambino, che quando giocava con le macchinine sceglieva sempre la rossa, si realizza nel 2019, quando Charles diventa il pilota ufficiale della rossa più famosa e amata al mondo: la Ferrari.

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Il mondo Ferrari

A soli 21 anni diventa il secondo pilota più giovane nella storia della scuderia.

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Dopo averla inseguita per tutta la vita Charles raggiunge finalmente la Ferrari nel 2019: grazie agli ottimi risultati ottenuti nella sua stagione d’esordio in F1 con la Sauber, impressionanti per velocità e costanza, viene chiamato a Maranello per affiancare Sebastian Vettel.

A soli 21 anni diventa il secondo pilota più giovane nella storia della scuderia. Nonostante l’età non deluderà le aspettative e, grazie a vittorie memorabili, come le due nel GP d’Italia a Monza (2019 & 2024) e quella nel GP di casa a Montecarlo (2024), entra nel cuore di milioni di tifosi che vedono in lui il futuro della Ferrari.

Il mondo Ferrari

“Di diverso, rispetto agli altri, la Ferrari ha la passione: nessun altro team in F1 ha così tanti tifosi e così appassionati, è quasi una febbre”.

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Un conto è correre in Formula 1. Un altro è correre per la Ferrari. Guidare “la Rossa” vuol dire far parte di un mito e di una storia che vanno molto oltre il mondo delle corse e sono profondamente radicati nel cuore dei tifosi. Charles ne è consapevole: “È un grande onore ma anche un’enorme responsabilità: la Ferrari è la Ferrari per un motivo.
C’è una pressione maggiore rispetto agli altri team, ma per me non è un problema, è una pressione positiva, che ti stimola a far bene”.
Charles sa che ogni volta che sale in macchina, infatti, nell’abitacolo con lui salgono milioni di appassionati con tante aspettative e un solo sogno. Lo stesso di Charles: “È il sogno della mia vita: diventare Campione del Mondo con la Ferrari”.

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Fin da bambino, Charles ha capito che anche un grande talento come il suo, da solo non è sufficiente per diventare un top driver: servono anni di preparazione sia fisica che mentale e la cura costante di ogni dettaglio prima, durante e dopo ogni gara.

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Allenamento

Per andare al massimo, Charles allena corpo e mente a sopportare la forza G, le alte temperature e la pressione psicologica.

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Preparazione

Charles cura meticolosamente la sua preparazione, perché in F1 anche il dettaglio più piccolo può fare la differenza.

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In gara

Studiare le strategie, scegliere il ritmo gara, prepararsi alla partenza: ecco cosa fa Charles prima di scendere in pista.

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Off-Season

Durante il periodo di pausa Charles si divide tra gli allenamenti più duri e il tempo dedicato ai suoi cari.

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Allenamento

In pista a quelle velocità, il corpo di Charles è sottoposto a sollecitazioni estreme, dalla forza G al caldo, dallo sforzo cardiaco allo stress mentale: per questo, è fondamentale mantenere allenati muscoli, cuore e testa. Ecco come fa.

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Preparazione Fisica

Della preparazione fisica e mentale di Charles si occupa un team di esperti che lo segue tutto l’anno: il lavoro più intenso viene svolto durante il training camp nei mesi che precedono l’inizio del campionato, mentre, quando cominciano le gare, i carichi si riducono.

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Allenamento a 360°

Gli allenamenti di Charles riguardano corpo e mente. I primi sono mirati a migliorare sia la resistenza cardiovascolare, dato che durante una gara il cuore può raggiungere anche i 190 battiti al minuto (dipende dal circuito), sia la potenza muscolare, dovendo il corpo sopportare le enormi forze G esterne che si generano a quelle velocità (migliaia di chili in ogni gara).I secondi, incentrati sull’aspetto cognitivo, aiutano Charles a gestire lo stress, ridurre l’ansia e migliorare la rapidità dei riflessi.

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Recupero

La fatica della gara, la tensione, i lunghi viaggi, il fuso orario… Sono tanti gli sforzi dopo i quali Charles deve recuperare in fretta le energie e riequilibrare l’organismo.Partendo dai dati sullo stato del suo organismo, il team lo fa allenare in palestra (pesi e bicicletta) calibrandone lo sforzo in base a delle linee guida chiamate Med (Minimum effective dose, ovvero la dose minima sufficiente per conservare il giusto livello di forza nel corso della stagione).

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Preparazione

In Formula1 anche il dettaglio più piccolo può fare la differenza, per questo Charles cura ogni aspetto della sua preparazione alla gara.

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Simulatore

Il regolamento della Formula1 consente a ogni coppia di piloti di testare la nuova macchina solo per tre giorni all’inizio della stagione. Per questo, durante l’anno Charles si allena col simulatore che, per quanto tecnologicamente avanzatissimo, non è però in grado di riprodurre lo stesso stress che si ha in pista, né quello fisico (non può simulare la stessa forza G laterale) né quello mentale (perché il pilota sa di non correre rischi).È comunque molto utile per imparare a gestire i tantissimi comandi sul volante, memorizzare un tracciato o familiarizzare con le procedure di partenza.

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Riscaldamento

Per scaldarsi prima della partenza Charles segue una routine che non cambia mai, non per scaramanzia ma perché così può iniziare a concentrarsi sulla gara senza distrazioni.Comincia con un massaggio per scaldare i muscoli più interessati dalla guida, quindi zona lombare, piedi, collo, spalle, braccia e mani. Poi fa un bagno freddo, per abbassare la temperatura corporea. A seguire: salto con la corda per aumentare la frequenza del battito cardiaco, alcuni esercizi con gli elastici e infine una partitella di calcio tennis che serve da un lato a distrarlo, dall’altro ad attivare la coordinazione dei piedi. A quel punto è pronto per indossare il casco e salire in auto.

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Vestirsi

Circa un’ora e mezza prima dell’inizio della gara, terminato il riscaldamento, Charles riceve le ultime indicazioni sulla strategia, dopodiché indossa la tuta e, da quel momento, inizia a entrare in una bolla di concentrazione nella quale si isola da tutto ciò che lo circonda: “È un momento cruciale, perché passo dall’essere un uomo all’essere un pilota”.

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In gara

È il momento di scendere in pista ma prima bisogna prevedere tutti gli scenari possibili, scegliere una strategia, individuare il ritmo da tenere, prepararsi alla partenza: ecco tutto quello che Charles fa prima che i semafori si spengano e si accenda la gara.

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L’ultimo briefing

La domenica mattina Charles fa l’ultimo briefing con i suoi ingegneri con i quali ha lavorato fino a tardi la sera prima per individuare dalle 3 alle 5 possibili strategie: è l’occasione in cui si rivedono tutti gli scenari di gara e si ottimizza la strategia: “Spesso la vittoria si decide qui”.

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La partenza

La partenza è ovviamente uno dei momenti chiave in un Gran Premio. C’è più da perderci che da guadagnarci ma è necessario prendersi alcuni rischi: “Sono molto calmo alla partenza ma l’adrenalina cresce ad ogni luce rossa che si accende. Poi le luci si spengono e l’adrenalina prende il sopravvento”.

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Il ritmo

Il ritmo gara è il risultato di molte ore di lavoro al simulatore e nelle prove libere, al termine delle quali Charles e i suoi ingegneri sanno esattamente quale ritmo tenere con ogni tipo di pneumatico e anche quale sarà il ritmo degli avversari.L’obiettivo è definire il miglior rapporto tra prestazioni e degrado degli pneumatici per ottimizzare la strategia: “Il mio ruolo, una volta in macchina, è applicare al meglio questo ritmo”.

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Il risultato

Inutile girarci attorno: l’unico risultato che può davvero soddisfare un pilota del livello di Charles è la vittoria. Salire sul gradino più alto, vedere la gioia del team e dei fan.“È un’emozione senza pari. Detto ciò, bisogna anche riconoscere quando hai dato il massimo e hai ottenuto il meglio dalla tua prestazione. In quei momenti, posso accettare anche un’altra posizione”.

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Off-Season

È il periodo dell’anno durante il quale, avendo più tempo a disposizione, si svolge la parte più impegnativa della preparazione atletica di Charles ma anche quello in cui il pilota ha la possibilità di passare del tempo prezioso in famiglia e con gli amici.

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Training camp

Il training camp di solito si svolge in montagna, dove Charles si allena in tanti modi: salendo in vetta a piedi per scendere in sci;