F1 star Charles Leclerc begins shock new career in music – and gets off to roaring start
CHARLES LECLERC has kickstarted a shock new career in music.
The Ferrari F1 driver released his debut single on Tuesday titled AUS23 (1:1).
The four-minute classical song features Leclerc, 25, playing the piano.
And the Monegasque driver has enjoyed a fast start after venturing into the world of music.
According to ESPN, Leclerc spent time inside the Top 10 of the Worldwide iTunes song chart following the release of his song.
The title of the track, AUS23 (1:1) is a tribute to the Australian Grand Prix, where the song was born.
Leclerc did not start playing the piano until the Covid-19 pandemic, but has “fallen in love with the instrument” after spending time playing it.
The Ferrari star said on his Spotify page: “I’m excited to share with you a piano song that I’ve been working on, born out of my passion for music and created as a way to disconnect from racing and relax in between races.
“I’ve created this song around the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix which is why I called it AUS23 (1:1). This is the way we call the Australian Grand Prix in my Formula One team and thought it would be a nice connection to the racing world.
“After posting a story on Instagram of me playing that piano piece I had composed, I had a lot of positive feedback from the fans that inspired me to record it, making it easier for fans to enjoy my music.
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“My love for music has always been there, but it wasn’t until the pandemic that I started playing the piano.
“With more time at home, I decided to buy a piano and learn to play. Since then, I’ve fallen in love with the instrument and find myself playing it whenever I’m at home.”
Leclerc’s piece has earned raved reviews from fans on social media.
One gushed on Twitter: “Tbh it’s a beautiful song.”
Another added: “What a beautiful song. @Charles_Leclerc You should be so proud, what a masterpiece.”
A third wrote: “This new Charles Leclerc song is fire.”
And a fourth said: “Magic is what this song is. Thank you @Charles_Leclerc.”
Leclerc retired from the Australian GP at the start of the month after spinning out on the very first lap on the race.
He has completed just one race out of three so far this season, finishing P7 in Saudi Arabia last month.
And Leclerc will be hoping for better luck when he returns to the wheel at the Azerbaijan GP this weekend.