The reason Leclerc chose his car number: The Monegasque driver celebrates

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F1 Charles Leclerc Birthday Ferrari celebration
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Charles Leclerc is celebrating his 27 birthday this Wednesday, ahead of the US Grand Prix. Born on 16 October 1997, the Ferrari driver now competes with the #16 on his car. Initially, the Monegasque driver had his heart set on a different number.

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Before the long autumn break is finished, preparing for the US GP in Austin, Charles Leclerc gets to celebrate his 27th birthday today. The day he was born on is also visible on Leclerc's car as well. However, initially, the Monegasque driver would have chosen to compete with the number 7 (because that would be the sum of one and six), but that was taken by Kimi Raikkonen, who famously commented 'he had to just select a number' when the drivers first had to choose.

Many people sent good wishes to the Ferrari driver. On social media, his team made a compilation of Leclerc's most memorable comment to celebrate their seven-time Grand Prix winner.

 
 
 
 
 
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