Charles Leclerc is well known for two things; his exceptional skills on a Formula 1 racetrack and his love for the Scarlet Red Ferrari cars. He has been dreaming about becoming an F1 driver for Ferrari since he was a little boy. His dream became a reality when Ferrari signed him in 2019 and then gave him a 5-year extension till the end of 2024. Now, his dream continues as he signs yet another contract extension with the Scuderia. However, this time he has combined his newfound passion for music to co-compose a piano track for his contract announcement clip with the French Piano King.
We got to know about Charles Leclerc’s musical passion during the COVID pandemic when he took up music lessons as the start of the season got delayed. However, it wouldn’t be until April 2023 that he released his debut single titled AUS23 to the public. After that, his fans have been keenly waiting for more compositions to be released by the Monagasque driver.
Sofiane Pamart gives a shoutout to Charles Leclerc on his contract extension with Ferrari
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Having released 2 more singles since his debut composition, Leclerc decided to get professional help to become better at music. He contacted the French ‘Piano King’, Sofiane Pamart for the job, and recently we saw the duo listening to one of Leclerc’s compositions on social media, hinting at a collaboration soon.
But little did we know that they were working together on a masterpiece. Leclerc released a video clip with the announcement of his new contract extension with Ferrari, sharing his love for the Italian manufacturer. The background score of the clip was a breathtaking piano composition that was co-produced by Leclerc and Pamart.
Pamart took to his Instagram story to congratulate Leclerc on his new contract and expressed feeling honored to co-compose the music for the special announcement. He wrote, “Congratulations Champion @charles_Leclerc for following up this red dream alongside @scuderiaferrari. 🏎️🏁 Honored we co-composed the music for this sensational signature announcement.🏆🎹“
Leclerc took his love of composing music as a hobby to a more professional level. But have you ever wondered what’s the secret behind his compositions?
Leclerc explains how his songs are born
Leclerc’s debut song gained instant popularity, soaring into the top ten newly released music on iTunes. Ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix in 2023, Leclerc shared insights into the creative process he uses for his musical pursuits while having a conversation with Monaco-matin.
During the interview, Leclerc was asked if he had more songs in the pipeline. He responded by saying, “I play as soon as I get home in Monte Carlo. Three days ago I got on the piano and I came out with something I liked. My songs are always born like this. I know how to read music, but I am really slow, so I never do it.” He further explained that he immerses himself in the notes for two to three hours before deciding if the music is worthy of release.
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CHARLES DOING A PIANO DUO, WOW!
📸 @Charles_Leclerc pic.twitter.com/paIJvz0rur
— leclerc data (@leclercdata) January 20, 2024
When asked if his music reflects his mood at the time of composing, he said, “Yes and no,” further clarifying that his music is not a reflection of his F1 season, stating, “This published music does not represent the races I ran. Although unfortunately, the start of the season that I had, it could.”
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