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Fans widely regard Charles Leclerc as one of the most good-looking men on the F1 grid. That mixed with his racing skills and jolly personality really makes him a very likable driver. The Monegasque currently has one of the biggest fan bases across the F1 fraternity, especially after the 2022 season, which has solidified him as a championship contender.

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It is no surprise that the 24-year-old is a solid hit amongst his female fan bases. In fact, the driver has even debuted on the Ellen show without even being physically present. Actors Dax Shepard and his wife Kristen Bell talked about F1 in general when introducing Leclerc became important.

As the Ferrari driver’s photo popped up on Ellen’s big screen, the audience went into a frenzy. Some voices started in the background, which prompted Kristen to shout “Rightt….?” While the couple were originally fans and supporters of Daniel Ricciardo, Leclerc also definitely caught their eye.

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Leclerc’s increased popularity this season has also awarded him with many more endorsements. Notably, he has also modeled for brands like Giorgio Armani in the past. Very recently, he modeled for a renowned watch/Jewelry company; Richard Mille.

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Safe to say, Leclerc is definitely nothing short of a professional model. In fact, the driver also has some acting talent, becoming the voice for Buzz Lightyear (Italian version) this year.

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Bell, further in the interview, also revealed that she actually wanted to slip her number to the driver. She revealed, “They say, is there anything else you want to see? We are watching them pour dry ice into the cars before they go. I was like this all looks great, you guys should go for it.”

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“I say, I just want to get a visual on Leclerc, see what’s happening over there. And I walk over, and I whisper to Dax, ‘Hey, you don’t have a piece of paper with my phone number on it, do you?'”

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The 24-year-old currently sits on P2 and had his latest win in the form of the Austrian Grand Prix. This was the first time Leclerc won after months of waiting, finally giving him the much-needed motivation. So, where do you think he will find himself this year?

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Khyati Yadav is an F1 writer at EssentiallySports. She is a Hospitality Graduate and a huge fan of Lando Norris. She believes that F1 as a sport deserves a lot more attention and is intrigued by the process that goes behind the making of a car and the hard work that goes into the setting up of any Grand Prix. When not working, she loves playing the guitar and tries to master various Hendrix and Mayer songs.

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