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Ferrari

Charles Leclerc MON

Five points behind Russell. Ferrari need a big Vegas from him to keep two cars in the fight for second.

  • ChampionshipP5
  • Points245
  • Car number16
  • TeamFerrari

About

Charles Leclerc has been Ferrari’s qualifying star for years: a Monegasque driver with a gift for the one-lap special and a home winner around the streets of Monte Carlo. Few drivers extract more from a car on a Saturday.

In 2026 he is fifth in the championship on 245 points, five behind Russell, and Ferrari need a big finish from him to keep two cars in the fight for second place in the drivers’ standings.

The Car

Ferrari SF-26

Ferrari SF-26

Charles Leclerc drives the SF-26 this season, pictured at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix. Photo: Liauzh, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Driver photo: licensed portrait via Wikimedia Commons. Social links point to the driver's public accounts.