F1 Driver Charles Leclerc Unveils The Real Behind The Scenes of Formula 1 Racing

Dive into Charles' journey from karting at a young age to becoming a Ferrari driver, and the pivotal moments that shaped his career. Discover how a clear vision and setting small, realistic goals propelled him to the top, and learn about his personal routines and strategies for maintaining peak performance. Charles also shares valuable life lessons from his father and discusses the importance of staying humble, being grateful, and working hard.

In this interview, we discuss:
00:00 Intro
02:27 Get to Know the Person Behind the Wheels
03:24 If You Weren’t a Race Car Driver, What Would You Have Been?
04:43 When Was the First Time You’ve Driven a Car?
06:38 How Do You Prepare and Train for a Race
09:36 Sleep is the Number One Priority
13:28 How You React to Mistakes is Super Important
15:02 Losing Focus Will Cost You a Lot
17:49 Gratitude for the Team You Work with
19:23 What Scares You Off Track?
20:40 Channeling Grief into Growth
22:34 “What Would My Father Want Me to Do?”
23:34 Keep Important People Close Especially in Difficult Moments
25:18 Always Stay Humble and Grateful
26:23 In the Midst of Success, How Do You Stay Humble?
28:38 What Criticism Hurts the Most?
31:54 Car Racing Remains a Dangerous Sport
33:10 Speed Isn’t the Only Important Part of F1 Racing
34:34 Training is Different for F1 Drivers
37:24 Have You Seen the Movie “The Rush”?
39:22 Different Driving Experiences
40:30 I Love Playing the Piano
43:07 How Much Time Do You Spend with Family?
45:02 The Incredible Racing Track of Ayrton Senna
46:25 The Pros and Cons of an F1 Simulator
48:34 On Lying About Signing the F1 Contract
51:52 Is Driving a Lonely Sport?
53:55 How Important Is It to Win the Championship?
55:17 What Would You Say to Your Future Self?
57:06 How Often Do You Work with Younger Drivers?
59:11 “I Love What I Do But I Want to Be the Best.”
01:00:42 Charles on Final Five