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Hervé Leclerc

Hervé Arthur Gabriel Leclerc was a Monégasque racing driver who competed in French Formula Three from the 1980s to the late 1980s.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Hervé Arthur Gabriel Leclerc was a Monégasque racing driver who competed in French Formula Three from 1983 to 1988. He is best known as the father of Formula One driver Charles Leclerc and racing driver Arthur Leclerc. Leclerc died in Monaco in 2017 at the age of 54.

Early life

Hervé Leclerc was born in Monte Carlo, Monaco, on 7 March 1963. Sources identify his full name as Hervé Arthur Gabriel Leclerc.

Racing career

Leclerc competed in French Formula Three from 1983 to 1988. Accounts of his career describe him as a driver active in lower-level single-seater racing rather than Formula One.

Family

Leclerc was the father of Charles Leclerc, who became a Formula One driver, and Arthur Leclerc, a racing driver. Sources also mention another son, Lorenzo Leclerc.

Death

Hervé Leclerc died in Monte Carlo on 20 June 2017, aged 54. Multiple sources state that he had been ill before his death.

Key facts

  • Leclerc raced in French Formula Three between 1983 and 1988.
  • He was born in Monte Carlo, Monaco, in 1963.
  • He died from cancer on 20 June 2017 at age 54.
  • He was the father of Formula One driver Charles Leclerc and racing driver Arthur Leclerc.
  • Reports also identify him as the father of Lorenzo Leclerc.

Frequently asked questions

Who was Hervé Leclerc?
He was a Monégasque racing driver who competed in French Formula Three and is best known as the father of Charles Leclerc.
What racing series did Hervé Leclerc compete in?
Sources say he competed in French Formula Three from 1983 to 1988.
When was Hervé Leclerc born?
He was born on 7 March 1963 in Monte Carlo, Monaco.
When did Hervé Leclerc die?
He died on 20 June 2017 in Monte Carlo, Monaco, at age 54.
Was Hervé Leclerc connected to Formula One?
Not as a Formula One driver himself, but he was the father of Charles Leclerc, a Formula One driver.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herv%C3%A9_Leclerc
    Supports: Full name, birth and death dates, birthplace and death place, Monégasque nationality, Formula Three career, and family relationship to Charles Leclerc.
  2. Motorsport.com — https://fr.motorsport.com/fia-f2/news/leclerc-dedie-titre-f2-pere-962812/1493858/
    Supports: Charles Leclerc dedicating his Formula 2 title to his late father Hervé, confirming his death in 2017 and family relationship.
  3. GPblog — https://www.gpblog.com/en/news/who-is-charles-leclerc-s-dad-herv-leclerc.html
    Supports: Racing career details, fatherhood of Charles, Arthur and Lorenzo, and death after illness.
  4. Vroomkart — https://www.vroomkart.com/news/30858/herv-leclerc-passes-away?page=45&amp=
    Supports: Death notice, age at death, Monégasque identity, and mention of his motorsport background and sons.
  5. Autojournal F1i — https://f1i.autojournal.fr/infos/famille-leclerc-endeuillee/
    Supports: Report of death, description of him as a former F3 competitor, and family context.