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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Banana Leclerc” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack, number 4342 of the collection, and the 753rd best-known meme of its 3502 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Banana Leclerc” meme mean?
The nickname affectionately recalls that moment when Charles Leclerc showed a completely unexpected side of himself, far from the serious image of a race driver. People use it to praise his fun-loving attitude and his sense of self-deprecating humor, qualities that boosted his popularity well beyond the world of Formula 1. The reference mainly resonates with fans who also follow his content outside of races.
Where does the “Banana Leclerc” meme come from?
The nickname “Banana Leclerc” comes from a moment when Charles Leclerc, Ferrari's Formula 1 driver, appeared dressed as a banana during a livestream where he was playing Fortnite, referencing the game's well-known banana skin. That unexpected and funny appearance quickly spread among his fans and Formula 1 enthusiasts, who adopted the nickname to refer to that exact moment and, more broadly, to the driver's relaxed side off the track. The anecdote shows how a single streaming appearance can be enough to create a shared reference, later turned into a recurring joke by the community that follows Leclerc on social media and gaming platforms.
How to use the “Banana Leclerc” meme
- Fans affectionately call Charles Leclerc “Banana Leclerc” in reference to his banana costume on Fortnite.
- Someone shares a screenshot of that moment with just “Banana Leclerc” as the caption.
- Formula 1 fans joke with each other by bringing up that exact moment from a livestream.
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The “Banana Leclerc” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 4342 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes FR pack |
| Fame | 50/100 · #753 of 3502 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
| Suggested by | @v1lt |
How to get the “Banana Leclerc” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Banana Leclerc comes out of the Memes FR pack as a rare card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 10 MemeCoins.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
Where does the nickname Banana Leclerc come from?
It comes from a moment when Charles Leclerc showed up dressed as a banana during a Fortnite livestream, referencing the game's banana skin.
Who is Banana Leclerc?
It is Charles Leclerc, Ferrari's Formula 1 driver, nicknamed this way after that banana-costume appearance.
Why did this nickname become popular?
Because seeing a serious F1 driver dressed as a banana in a video game greatly amused his fans, who turned the nickname into a recurring joke.
Does the Banana Leclerc nickname come from Formula 1 itself?
No, it comes from a streaming moment tied to Fortnite, separate from official Formula 1 races.
How do I get the Banana Leclerc meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Banana Leclerc” is a rare card of the Memes FR pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Banana Leclerc card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Charles Leclerc (Wikipedia) · checked on October 30, 2026.
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