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Charles Leclerc could surpass a Ferrari record held by F1 legend Michael Schumacher.
Charles Leclerc is close to breaking a Ferrari record currently held by legendary Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher, as he is just 26 races away from matching Schumacher’s 180 grands prix with the team.
Leclerc, at 28 years old, is the second most experienced driver in Ferrari’s history, surpassing Kimi Raikkonen in the number of races completed for the Scuderia.
Having joined Ferrari in 2019 from Sauber, Leclerc has Ferrari in his blood, coming through their junior programme during his rise to F1.
If Leclerc remains with Ferrari, he is expected to surpass Schumacher’s record during the 2027 F1 season, but Leclerc’s primary focus remains on winning a world championship for Ferrari.
Team principal Fred Vasseur highlighted Leclerc’s long-standing association with Ferrari, emphasizing his contribution not only as a driver but also in terms of team spirit and development.
