Apr.12 (GMM) Charles Leclerc insists he stays absolutely dedicated to Components 1 – regardless of launching into the ice-cream trade.
Current rumours steered the Ferrari driver needed to open an ice-cream parlour in his native Monaco – however the initiative then gained pace.
Now, in collaboration with Italian gelato firm Grom and his supervisor Nicolas Todt, Leclerc is definitely launching his personal low-calorie ice-cream model appropriately known as ‘LEC’.
“I initially had the concept of opening a store in Monte Carlo,” he admits, “however then I met Federico Grom due to some mutual acquaintances and we considered doing issues a lot greater than that.”
The transfer echoes Lewis Hamilton’s comparable challenge, with the 2025 Ferrari driver and seven-time world champion having not too long ago launched Almave – a non-alcoholic blue agave spirit.
“We had been speaking about it not too long ago,” Leclerc instructed Deejay Chiama Italia. “He has this new Almave challenge of his, which may be very good as a result of he has developed a brand new drink whereas I’ve ice cream.
“So for certain, when he arrives at Ferrari, we’ll rejoice with my ice cream and his drink,” Leclerc smiled.
“I’m already engaged on new flavours for 2025, however within the meantime now we have the intention of additionally arriving in French supermarkets by the tip of this yr.”
Grom commented: “We haven’t thought but about actual ice-cream outlets just like the one Charles needed to open, however sooner or later who is aware of.”
The timing of Leclerc’s new business foray is barely awkward, nonetheless, on condition that he’s at present struggling to remain on phrases along with his departing Ferrari teammate Carlos Sainz.
Though admitting that “nobody likes ending second”, the 26-year-old denies that his enterprise will probably be a distraction.
“I by no means would have dived into this challenge alone as a result of I don’t have a lot time obtainable,” Leclerc stated. “99 % of my life is Components 1 and my precedence is to be one of the best Components 1 driver. I dedicate every thing I’ve to F1.”
Leclerc was additionally requested about Fernando Alonso’s resolution to increase his Components 1 profession for no less than two extra seasons on the grand age of 42.
“I received’t nonetheless be in F1 at 42,” he insists. “I’d prefer to strive one thing else by then, like Le Mans.”
