Charles Leclerc, Olympian?

Earlier this Formula 1 season Charles Leclerc checked a huge item off his personal to-do list.

He finally won his home race, the Monaco Grand Prix, after years of heartbreak.

That accomplishment opened the door to another honor for the driver, the chance to carry the Olympic torch as it crossed through the Principality on its way to Paris for the 2024 Summer Games.

Speaking at the FIA Press Conference on Thursday ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix, Leclerc talked about the opportunity.

“I mean, it was a huge honor for me to be able to carry the Olympic torch, especially in my home country in Monaco,” said Leclerc

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