Leclerc reveals the sport he’d chase if F1 wasn’t in the picture

The Scuderia Ferrari driver, who spoke in an interview via Australian outlet Body and Soul, revealed that he would probably be a Padel player if he weren’t racing in Formula 1.

Padel - a racket sport in the mould of tennis – has over the years developed into a famous sport within several drivers in the Formula 1 circle, and Leclerc, like many others, often takes part in sessions with his fellow drivers.

Leclerc was also quizzed about which individual he would like to invite for a hot lap around an F1 circuit. The Monegasque driver, speaking to the outlet named Track and Field icon, Usain Bolt.

The retired Jamaican athlete is, however, no stranger to how fast a sports car can go around a race track and in 2017, Leclerc’s Ferrari teammate, Lewis Hamilton, took Bolt for a spin around the Circuit of the Americas in the United States. The 39-year-old would enjoy a repeat of such an experience during the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Shifting focus back to racing action, the 2025 campaign have largely unfolded in a challenging manner for Leclerc and the Ferrari outfit. The 27-year-old, alongside Hamilton, could only register a sixth and eighth place finish during their outing at the Singapore Grand Prix.

Want to stay on top of the buzz within Formula 1? Our paddock update is the place for you to be. Follow and subscribe to our channels on YouTube and Spotify, and never miss a moment from the high-octane world of F1.

Check out the latest episode of our update here 👇