Leclerc joins 1,000 laps led in F1 without championship title

Charles Leclerc entered an elite group of Formula 1 drivers who have led 1,000 or more laps after his performance at the Madrid Grand Prix. He now shares this milestone with Stirling Moss, but both remain without a World Championship. Leclerc has won nine Grand Prix races and was runner-up to Max Verstappen in 2022. Other notable drivers in this group include Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher, both of whom achieved multiple world titles. As the 2026 season progresses, Leclerc finds himself trailing in the championship race, with Kimi Antonelli leading significantly over George Russell.

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