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Charles Leclerc Talks About the Time When Police Officers Pulled Him Over

Somin Bhattacharjee
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Charles Leclerc Talks About the Time When Police Officers Pulled Him Over

Charles Leclerc is one of the most popular and talented drivers in F1 today, which makes him one of the most recognizable athletes in the world. When someone sees the Monegasque on the streets, they would evidently want to interact with him or even want to take a picture.

However, Leclerc once had to deal with different kinds of people running into him in public. Season 5 of Drive to Survive has given fans some very interesting insight into the lives of F1 drivers and Leclerc shared something particularly fascinating.

During his interview, the producer asked him if he ever got pulled over by the police. To everyone’s surprise, the 25-year-old said yes. He revealed that the cops once pulled him over, but when they saw who it was, they just asked for a picture and let him go.

Also read: 5 Highlights of Netflix’s Drive to Survive Season 5

Charles Leclerc reveals who his F1 hero is

Leclerc has often spoken about his racing idols, Michael Schumacher and Ayrton Senna. The two of them inspired him to do better in the world of motorsports, but there is someone else who made him fall in love with F1.

During a Twitch stream with Manuelito, the Ferrari ace revealed that his father Herve is the reason behind him loving F1. When he was four years old, he traveled to F1 tracks with his father, and the memories he created over there, left a lasting impression in his mind.

Leclerc’s father played a very important role in shaping his racing career, and it was his dream to see him make it to the pinnacle of motorsport. After winning the 2017 F2 Title, Leclerc made his way to F1 with Sauber the following year.

After an impressive start to life with Sauber, he earned his dream move to Ferrari in 2019.

Also read: Mercedes F1 Boss Toto Wolff Roasted Over Fiery 50 Second Battle With Christian Horner & Co.

Leclerc has high hopes from Ferrari in 2023

After a promising start to the 2022 season, Leclerc’s championship hopes faded away due to Ferrari’s strategy errors and reliability issues. Even though they made progress, the entire year was a disappointment for the Maranello-based outfit as a whole.

Ahead of the start of the 2023 season, Leclerc says that he feels confident about the car. He feels they are already better than they were last season, but wants the Tifosi to wait until the team is at their 100%.

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Somin Bhattacharjee

Somin Bhattacharjee

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Basketball Editor Somin Bhattacharjee first discovered the game during the 2014 FIBA World Cup. Not long after, he turned to the NBA and found himself drawn to the Golden State Warriors — right at the start of Stephen Curry’s rise. Over time, the admiration turned into full-blown support for the team, one that continues even as the Curry era approaches its twilight. A true hoophead, Somin also follows EuroLeague basketball closely and enjoys exploring the game beyond the NBA. Though holding a bachelor's degree in marketing, Somin discovered his true calling in writing. Since 2021, he has penned over 3,000 articles for TheSportsRush, covering everything from breaking news to sharp opinion pieces and detailed exclusives. He thrives on writing about in-game moments and the reactions that make basketball a uniquely emotional sport. Beyond basketball, Somin plays different sports including soccer and remains a passionate fan of Spanish football giants Real Madrid

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