With the second place achieved at yesterday’s Mexican Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc has reached a milestone that few drivers can boast of: 50 career podiums with Ferrari. A number that not only reflects the consistency of a remarkable talent but also his ability to endure difficulties, grow through challenges, and represent the Prancing Horse with love and pride in the pursuit of returning it to the top — something that has been missing for far too long.
Charles Leclerc’s story with Ferrari began in 2019, when he was welcomed with enthusiasm and huge expectations on one hand, and criticism for being promoted after only one season with Sauber on the other. Since then, he has experienced seasons filled with both glory and frustration, with emotional victories and hard-fought podiums that underline his resilience and talent.
To celebrate this achievement, let’s look back at some of his most memorable podiums in red — a reminder for those who may have forgotten what Leclerc has accomplished over the years.
Charles Leclerc’s most beautiful podiums in red
In Mexico, Charles Leclerc celebrated his 50th podium with Ferrari, but not all of them carried the same importance for him or his fans. Among the most unforgettable stands out the 2022 Australian Grand Prix, where Leclerc delivered one of the most dominant performances of his career: pole position, fastest lap, and victory without ever losing the race lead. A perfect weekend that placed him at the top of the championship standings and reignited Ferrari’s hopes for a world title. That victory had the taste of a driver’s true consecration — one who had never before had a car capable of guaranteeing consistent results at that level.
Although Ferrari’s promising start to the 2022 season later turned into a nightmare, Leclerc found the strength to triumph in Austria, overtaking Max Verstappen three times, managing his tyres flawlessly, and controlling the race with confidence. It was a podium that revived Ferrari’s ambitions and proved that when everything works as intended, Leclerc can challenge Verstappen even at Red Bull’s home race, earning the respect of the orange-clad crowd.
However, there is one race that surpasses all others in terms of emotion and dominance: Monaco 2024. After years of misfortune and heartbreak in his home race, Charles Leclerc finally managed to win the Monaco Grand Prix. It was a flawless performance, led from start to finish in front of his home crowd. The tears on the podium, his gaze turned toward the sea, and the Monegasque flag on his helmet said it all — the dream had become reality. It was not just a victory but the fulfilment of a promise made to his late father.
Mexico 2025 – The 50th podium, between surprise and strategy
And now comes the milestone of 50 podiums, achieved with second place in Mexico — a race that Leclerc himself described as “a great surprise.” After a weekend where it was unclear what Ferrari could realistically fight for, the Monegasque managed tyre wear intelligently and made perfect use of a late Virtual Safety Car, which came at just the right moment to help him defend his position from Verstappen.
“I’m very happy to be on this fantastic podium once again,” he said with satisfaction.
Leclerc’s obsession with Ferrari
Charles Leclerc continues to write his own story with Ferrari, and his fifty podiums are living proof of it. They are not only an important achievement but also a promise — the promise of a driver who has never stopped believing in the project, who has grown, endured, and inspired others. And podium after podium, he continues to chase the Ferrari dream that he renews every season. Will he succeed? Time will tell, but in the meantime, it’s worth enjoying what Leclerc brings to the track and, more broadly, to Formula 1 itself.
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