Leclerc chant spreads widely as marshals echo it at recent Formula 1 race

At a recent Formula 1 race, a chant of “Leclerc! Leclerc!” originally started by a young fan has spread widely, even being echoed by race marshals.

Lewis Hamilton, speaking to a lively crowd, recalled the viral moment with enthusiasm: "There's that one kid that did the Leclerc! Where is that kid? We want to find that kid so we can bring him in."

Charles Leclerc shared that Ferrari had attempted to locate the young fan to invite him to the team, but were unsuccessful. "We tried to find the kid, we couldn't find him, but we wanted to invite him," Leclerc said.

He also expressed amusement at how far the chant has traveled, noting, "At the last race the marshals were shouting the Leclerc chant."

This moment highlights the growing connection between Hamilton and Leclerc, especially since Hamilton's move to Ferrari, and underscores how fan-driven moments can resonate deeply within the sport.

The chant’s spread from a single young fan to marshals at races exemplifies the passionate fan culture in Formula 1 and the impact of spontaneous, viral moments on the sport’s atmosphere.

At a recent Formula 1 race, marshals echoed a viral chant of “Leclerc! Leclerc!” originally started by a young fan, sparking enthusiasm from both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. Ferrari even tried to find the fan to invite him, highlighting the chant’s widespread impact.