The life of a Formula 1 driver is full of twists and turns, even off the track. Charles Leclerc showcased that recently over the four-week-long break from racing. As we all know by now, the Monegasque produced and released a song on major music streaming platforms. We were all aware of Leclerc’s talents behind the piano. However, little did we know he was good enough to showcase his music to the world. The response to his song AUS23 (1:1) has been incredible as well, something we will discuss later in depth. So now that the Ferrari man has become a musical sensation, the source of his motivation also needs to be talked about.

Apart from the lure of racing, most drivers also get into racing because of an infatuation with a different driver. For Leclerc, that is the Brazilian late great Ayrton Senna. Senna is arguably one of the greatest drivers the sport has ever produced, and he is also remembered as such to this day. But who is Leclerc’s idol in the world of music? We have an answer.

Now, every time Leclerc sits down for an interview, apart from racing, music is also discussed. This is exactly what happened during Monegasque’s interview with the sports magazine Bild.

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When asked, “Your motorsport role model is Ayrton Senna. who is it in music?” Leclerc replied, “I think everything by Hans Zimmer is good. Otherwise, I like Coldplay.” (Translated by Google) 

Incredible artists who are legends in their own genre motivated the Monegasque. However, Leclerc modeled his first composition more around the work of the German composer rather than the British rock band. Detached from the motivation, it was the overwhelming response to his song that is surprising the Monegasque.

The incredible response to his song surprised Charles Leclerc

The Monegasque’s music has been making waves, so high that he currently sits in the top ten worldwide music charts. That’s right, Charles Leclerc, the Ferrari F1 driver, is in the top ten of the world music charts. Even Leclerc did not predict this overwhelmingly incredible response to AUS23.

“This is madness. I’m totally surprised that so many people are listening to my song. Of course, I knew that it wouldn’t go completely unnoticed when a Formula 1 driver suddenly puts music on Spotify, but I didn’t expect it to be so successful. But I’m still a full-time racer and just a hobby musician,” revealed Leclerc.

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We all knew Leclerc is a talented pianist, but he might genuinely have an opportunity to turn his music hobby into a profession after he hands up his helmet. Do you see this scenario coming to life in the distant future?