Charles Leclerc Family Tree: The Story Behind Ferrari's Monegasque Star

Charles Marc Hervé Perceval Leclerc, born 16 October 1997 in Monte Carlo, Monaco, is a Monégasque F1 driver — Ferrari from 2019; 2024 Monaco GP winner (first Monégasque to win his home race in 93 years).

The Family's Roots: A Monégasque Racing Family

The Leclerc family lives in Monte Carlo, Monaco.

His Parents

Father: Hervé Leclerc (d. 20 June 2017) — former Formula 3 driver; died shortly before Charles won his first F2 race at Baku in tribute.

Mother: Pascale Leclerc — hairdresser.

His Brothers

Lorenzo Leclerc, born 1992 — Charles's elder brother.

Arthur Leclerc, born 14 October 2000 — Charles's younger brother; F2 driver, Ferrari Driver Academy.

His Godfather: Jules Bianchi

Jules Bianchi (1989–2015) — French F1 driver (Marussia); Charles's godfather and close family friend; died 17 July 2015 from injuries sustained at the 2014 Japanese GP.

His Girlfriend: Alexandra Saint Mleux

Alexandra Saint Mleux — Monégasque art-history student. Together with Charles since 2023.

The Leclerc Family Tree at a Glance

Father: Hervé Leclerc (d. 20 June 2017) — F3 driver.

Mother: Pascale Leclerc — hairdresser.

Brothers: Lorenzo (b. 1992); Arthur (b. 14 October 2000) — F2 driver.

Godfather: Jules Bianchi (1989–2015).

Girlfriend: Alexandra Saint Mleux — from 2023.

Marital Status: Unmarried as of 2026.

Charles Leclerc:

  • Born 16 October 1997, Monte Carlo
  • Karting from age 4; managed by godfather Jules Bianchi
  • Formula 3 European vice-champion 2016; GP3 Champion 2016; F2 Champion 2017
  • Ferrari Driver Academy from 2016
  • F1 debut: 2018 Australian GP (Sauber)
  • Ferrari 2019-present
  • First F1 win: 2019 Belgian GP
  • First F1 pole: 2019 Bahrain GP
  • 2024 Monaco GP winner: first Monégasque to win his home race since Louis Chiron in 1931
  • 8 wins, 26 poles, 43 podiums

What the Leclerc Family Story Teaches Us

A F3-driver father lost in 2017 before Charles reached F1. A hairdresser mother. Two brothers, one of whom is also an F2/Ferrari junior. A godfather who was an F1 driver who died from a race injury at 25. A career carrying his family through Ferrari's title fights.

For every family — large or small, famous or otherwise — the Leclerc story carries the same lesson. Some careers race for lost family members.

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