Brothers debut in Formula 1: Leclercs make history in Abu Dhabi!

Brothers debut in Formula 1: Leclercs make history in Abu Dhabi!

A historic weekend is coming: In Formula 1, Charles and Arthur Leclerc will make history on Friday during the first free practice session of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. For the first time ever, two brothers will compete as teammates in the premier class of motorsport for Ferrari. This gives the event a special touch, as the two can now present their diversity of talent as part of a Formula 1 team Krone.at reported.

27-year-old Charles Leclerc, who has been driving for Ferrari since 2019, will not go unnoticed, while his brother Arthur, who is three years younger, will step in for established driver Carlos Sainz in training on Friday. This is done as part of a regulation that requires Formula 1 teams to give young drivers a chance twice per season. Arthur has so far proven himself mainly in the GT3 and LMP2 series and is part of Ferrari's development program, according to reporting by Laola1.at.

The special feature of the event

Although Arthur Leclerc only took his first steps into motorsport in his young career, his appearance in Abu Dhabi is seen as a significant step. He has not achieved the desired success in Formula 2, where he debuted in 2021, but his commitment and the support of his brother Charles could give him a new perspective. The younger Leclerc will also take part in testing in Qatar for Ferrari the following Tuesday, giving him the opportunity to continue to prove himself in motorsport.

The participation of the Leclerc brothers not only brings a new dynamic to Ferrari's team structure, but it also highlights the still living tradition of motorsport, in which siblings (such as Michael and Ralf Schumacher or the Fittipaldi brothers) were already active at the same time. This historic event could symbolize the future promotion of talent in motorsport.