Charles Leclerc, dreams of the 24 Hours of Le Mans with his brother
The 25-year-old Monegasque driver explained to Autosport that he wants to race in the legendary endurance race with his younger brother Arthur, who is currently honing his skills in F2.
r dans une équipe de pointe. Il a déclaré : “J’ai toujours rêvé de conduire pour une équipe qui lutte pour les victoires et les championnats. C’est mon objectif ultime.” Leclerc a également exprimé son admiration pour Mercedes, déclarant : “Ils ont une voiture incroyable et une équipe exceptionnelle. Ce serait un honneur de conduire pour eux un jour.” Cependant, il a également souligné qu’il était heureux chez Ferrari et qu’il était concentré sur sa performance avec l’équipe italienne. “Je suis reconnaissant d’être chez Ferrari et je veux leur apporter le succès qu’ils méritent”, a-t-il déclaré. Leclerc a récemment signé une prolongation de contrat avec Ferrari jusqu’en 2024.
He would like to participate in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Monégasque driver would like to do it accompanied by his younger brother Arthur.
« It’s really something that I want to do one day, and with my brother of course. But I don’t know if it will happen. » said the Ferrari driver. Arthur Leclerc, 22 years old, is competing in the Formula 2 championship for the French team DAMS, where he is currently ranked 14th. He is also a member of the Ferrari Driver Academy, which his older brother went through from 2016 to 2017.
« Once in my life, I want to check this box »
A few months ago, the current 5th place team in the world championship had already shown their interest in the legendary 24H race by going there to witness Ferrari AF Corse’s triumph in the Hypercar category. « “I am so happy. It’s amazing to have a Ferrari win here. I tried to give my best support. If I have the opportunity, I would love to drive a Ferrari here. It would be an incredible experience. Once in my life, I want to check this box,” Leclerc had dreamed after the race. »
The 25-year-old driver also mentioned in an interview with Autosport his desire to include another member of the Ferrari family, Antonio Fuoco, in this adventure. “He is one of my best friends and we have grown up together. He is already training for this day!” Leclerc rejoiced. The Italian, who was Charles’ teammate in F2 in 2017 at Prema, currently races for Ferrari in the World Endurance Championship.
