Charles Leclerc's older brother, Lorenzo Tolotta-Leclerc, became the third member of the Monegasque racer's immediate family to drive F1 machinery when he completed a test at the Circuit Paul Ricard during the summer break. Lorenzo was interested in motorsport as a child, but both he and his younger brother, Arthur Leclerc, had to take a back seat as the family prioritised Charles' progression. This paid off for the now-27-year-old, who is an eight-time Grand Prix winner with 27 pole positions to his name.

Charles' position as a star for the present and future in Maranello has opened doors for his brothers. Lorenzo completed a private test driving the Ferrari SF90, the team's 2019 challenger, decked out with the number seven - the same digit that Kimi Raikkonen used during the car's season in use.

"Did not expect to start this week driving an F1," Lorenzo wrote on Instagram, posing in front of the SF90. "Thanks to these two @charles_leclerc & @arthur_leclerc."

He continued: "Amazing feeling and unforgettable experience surrounded by the best." Charles reposted this to his story, adding: "Now all 3 Leclerc brothers have driven a Formula One car. What a day."

Lorenzo was joined in the garage by both of his brothers, Cadillac's World Endurance Championship driver Norman Nato, and a host of close friends and family. This means that all three Leclerc brothers have stepped behind the wheel of Ferrari machinery in the past 12 months.

At the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Charles and Arthur became the first brothers to drive in the same F1 session, with the GT World Challenge driver replacing Carlos Sainz for the final free practice outing of the season.

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This was the 24-year-old's first FP1 drive after abandoning his pursuit of a full-time F1 seat following a disappointing Formula Two campaign in 2023. However, Arthur did participate in the Formula E rookie test earlier this year, driving with Maserati MSG Racing.

Charles, meanwhile, is enduring a difficult season with Ferrari. The legendary Italian constructor is still waiting for its first victory of 2025, with new recruit Lewis Hamilton yet to record a podium finish amidst the worst campaign of his glittering F1 career.

Ferrari's struggles were epitomised by the Hungarian Grand Prix. Leclerc delivered a sensational pole position but was forced to manage issues during Sunday's race, dropping to fourth at the chequered flag. Hamilton, meanwhile, dropped out in Q2 and then crossed the line outside of the points in 12th place.