Charles Leclerc: Five amazing facts about F1's next sensation

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Charles Leclerc

#2 Sheer dominance in Formula-2

Charles Leclerc enjoying one of his many victiories in Formula Two
Charles Leclerc enjoying one of his many victories in Formula Two

Charles Leclerc won the FIA Formula Two Championship 2017 in his debut season by driving for Prema Racing team. He became the first driver since Nico Hulkenberg in 2009 to win the coveted title in his rookie season. Only two more drivers – Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg have managed to win the Formula-2 Championship in their debut seasons.

In pursuit of the elite trophy, Leclerc started on pole a record eight times and won the race on seven occasions. The second best was Stoffel Vandoorne, who won the pole six consecutive times in both 2014 and 2015 seasons.

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