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F1’s one of the most wholesome coming-of-age stories is coming to age! The face of Ferrari and the only Monegasque on the grid, Charles Leclerc started his F1 career in 2018. Back then, the young boy from Monaco was a mere 21 years old. Although, as of today, Charles Leclerc is 25 years old now.

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Born on 16th October 1997, Leclerc is one of the drivers leading the generational change in F1. Leclerc got his promotion and opportunity to drive in the premier class with Sauber (now Alfa Romeo). However, after impressing in his first season, Leclerc fulfilled his and his late godfather’s (Jules Bianchi) wish. The dream of becoming a Ferrari driver!

Leclerc recently extended beyond 2023. The Monegasque even got a real taste of competition in the 2022 season, with Ferrari initially putting up a fight. Despite the disappointment that followed, this was Leclerc’s best season in a Ferrari car.

This would give plenty of reason for him to celebrate as he looks forward to the next season. However, before the preparations for the next season begin, Leclerc is living in the moment. The Monegasque was out and about with people close to him to celebrate his birthday in Monaco.

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However, Leclerc fans flooded social media to wish him the best on his birthday, celebrating his birthday all across the globe and not just in Monaco.

Charles Leclerc throws an extravagant party to celebrate his birthday and Twitter chimes in

Leclerc’s fans are storming Twitter with birthday celebration snippets and good wishes. After a dinner with close ones, Leclerc made his way to a club called Jimmy’Z in Monte Carlo. The Ferrari man even joined grammy nominated EDM trio called Meduza on the DJ console at Jimmy’Z.

Leclerc pulled out all the stops to celebrate his birthday with a large gathering and a larger cake.

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For some, Leclerc is a source of their happiness and he’s an inspiration to others. All In all, there is a lot of appreciation for the young Monegasque with his dealings on and off track.