Charles Leclerc, the talented Monegasque Formula 1 driver, has an impressive linguistic repertoire. As a native of Monaco, Leclerc also speaks Monegasque, a dialect of Ligurian spoken in the Principality of Monaco. This language is closely related to French and Italian, allowing Leclerc to communicate effectively in Monegasque. Leclerc has raced for Italian teams, most notably Ferrari. His time with the Scuderia has helped him become fluent in Italian
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Ed Sheeran, the renowned British singer-songwriter, has taken up Italian lessons. The motivation behind this unexpected endeavor? To impress his neighbors in Italy! Sheeran owns a holiday home in Umbria, central Italy, and after years of feeling “embarrassed” that he couldn’t communicate with fans abroad, he decided to learn the language.
After the Miami GP, Ed Sheeran had an encounter with Charles Leclerc where he asked Charles if he spoke Italian. In response, Leclerc affirmed that he did indeed speak Italian. Sheeran then inquired if Leclerc learned Italian upon joining Ferrari, to which Leclerc agreed. Leclerc further explained that since many karting races take place in Italy, he became acquainted with the language through his experiences in the country.
Charles Leclerc Recalls Childhood Encounter with Ferrari Legend Michael Schumacher
Before the start of the 2023 Formula 1 season, Charles Leclerc, the talented Monegasque driver for Scuderia Ferrari, reminisces about a significant moment from his childhood. Leclerc, who hopes to challenge Max Verstappen for the world title, recalls the first time he met the Formula 1 icon, Michael Schumacher.
Leclerc vividly remembers the day when he was karting, and Michael Schumacher was conducting Formula 1 tests. At that time, Leclerc would have been just three years old. Schumacher’s continued success in the iconic Ferrari red undoubtedly left a lasting impression on the young Monégasque. While Ayrton Senna remained Leclerc’s idol, Schumacher held a special place in his heart.
Entering the paddock, Leclerc had the chance to meet the legendary driver. Schumacher took time to talk to the young karting enthusiast, signing their suits and engaging in conversation. Leclerc was awestruck by Schumacher’s red racing suit, never imagining that one day he would drive for the same red team.
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