Charles Leclerc is one of Formula One's most entertaining and talented drivers, currently racing for Scuderia Ferrari. He has five wins, 20 pole positions, and finished second in the 2022 World Drivers' Championship to Max Verstappen. He is also the first driver in history to achieve a grand slam, taking pole position, fastest lap, race win, and leading every lap at the 2022 Australian Grand Prix. But how did he arrive to this point? What are his income and wealth sources? And how is his personal life? Everything you need to know about Charles Leclerc is right here.
Career
Charles Leclerc was born in Monte Carlo, Monaco, on October 16, 1997. His father, Hervé Leclerc, was a former Formula 3 driver and karting champion, therefore he grew up in a racing family.
In 2014, he made his single-seater debut, racing in the Formula Renault 2.0 Alps and Euro cup series. He won the Alps and came in second in the Euro cup.
Leclerc debuted in Formula One in 2018 for Sauber, a Ferrari-affiliated team. He wowed everyone with his speed and maturity, getting 39 points and finishing 13th overall. He outscored teammate Marcus Ericsson by a wide margin and twice achieved Sauber's best finish of sixth position. His performance won him a promotion to Ferrari in 2019, where he will replace Kimi Räikkönen.
Leclerc had a breakthrough year in his first year with Ferrari. He finished third when a technical issue caused him to lose the lead early in the Bahrain Grand Prix, making him the second-youngest driver in Formula One history to qualify on pole. Leclerc's second season with Ferrari was more difficult since the team had trouble with reliability and performance. Leclerc nevertheless managed to earn two podium finishes and place ninth overall with 98 points.
Leclerc's finest Formula One season came in 2022. He amassed nine pole positions, 11 podium finishes, and three victories (Australia, Monaco, and Mexico). At the Australian Grand Prix, he also completed his first grand slam.
Net Worth & Salary
Charles Leclerc's estimated net worth as of 2023 is $12 million, per a number of web sites. His salary as a Ferrari driver, which is said to be $12 million annually, is his primary source of income. Additionally, he receives bonuses for his pole positions and race wins, which can total several additional millions. His future with the team and his income are guaranteed by the long-term contract he signed with Ferrari, which runs through the end of 2024.
Endorsements
Charles Leclerc is a well-known athlete who has received endorsements from prestigious companies. Giorgio Armani, Ray-Ban, and Richard Mille, a high-end Swiss watch company that has supported him for more than ten years, are his sponsors. Additionally, he collaborates with Vista Jet, Riva Yachts, U-Power, APM Monaco, and EA Sports. His annual endorsement income is reportedly in the range of $2.5 million.
Personal life
Charles Leclerc is renowned for maintaining his private affairs out of the public light. However, he is well recognised for having a good relationship with his family, and he frequently mentions how helpful they have been to him throughout his racing career. He has two brothers, Lorenzo and Arthur, the latter of whom competes in Formula 2 at the moment.
A 21-year-old Italian student of art history named Alexandra Saint Mleux is Charles Leclerc's current girlfriend. The duo has posted some images on social media and has been photographed at numerous races and events. Prior to dating Alexandra, Charles dated Charlotte Siné, a French architecture student and online personality. After dating for two years, they called it quits in early 2023.
