F1 star opens up: Fast cars, fame and secret piano sessions
Ferrariʼs racing ace shares his life beyond the track including new-found musical hobby and privacy challenges. Top driver discusses how he keeps balance between high-speed career and personal time
Charles Leclerc speaks about finding right mix between F1 duties and personal freedom: “theres a time for everything“ he notes while keeping his spot among top-3 drivers worldwide. The eight-time Grand-Prix champion doesnt shy away from fun — especially during off-season breaks
The Monaco-based racer (who joined Ferrari back in 16ʼ) talks about dealing with growing attention: his home-town life became more complex as F1ʼs popularity went up. Yet Leclerc found unexpected way to unwind; during covid lock-down he picked up piano-playing as a past-time activity. “I had 2-3 basic lessons but was too non-patient to continue“ he explains
His long-time pals still find it hard to grasp his high-speed lifestyle. When they visit races — like recent home-track event in Monza — they see different side of their friend. “Its funny how my childhood friends cant picture me in F1 car; they just see helmet not face“ Leclerc points out. Together with his girl-friend Alexandra Saint Mleux (art-world influencer) they try finding private spots away from crowds
You learn how to live with it and now its part of my life; I dont regret any choices
The young-star maintains down-to-earth approach despite success: spending quality-time with family hanging out with old friends and playing music helps keep balance. His rise to becoming second-youngest pole-position holder in F1 history hasnt changed his core values
