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<h2>Ferrari: 2021 Latest News, Results, Drivers and Car Updates</h2>
Scuderia Ferrari is one of the oldest teams in Formula 1, having been in the sport since its inception. In 70 years, the Maranello-based outfit has produced nine World Champions, three of which have won multiple times.

The most successful champion has been <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/michael-schumacher/">Michael Schumacher</a> with five titles for the Italian outfit. Other champions include Alberto Ascari, Juan Manuel Fangio, Mike Hawthorne, Phil Hill, John Surtees, Niki Lauda, Jody Scheckter, and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kimi-raikkonen/">Kimi Raikkonen</a>.

Their current line-up for the 2021 season consists of <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/carlos-sainz/">Carlos Sainz jr.</a> and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/charles-leclerc/">Charles Leclerc</a>. Leclerc is a graduate from the Ferrari Driver?s Academy and made his Ferrari debut in 2019. Carlos comes from McLaren F1 team where Daniel Ricciardo will replace him.

The current Team Principal is Mattia Binotto, and the CEO is Louis Camilleri, who succeeded the late Sergio Marchionne. Marchionne passed away in 2018 aged 66.
<h2>Who owns the Ferrari F1 team?</h2>
The Scuderia is a part of its parent organization - Ferrari S.p.A. The legendary car manufacturer is owned by the public with a majority stake (67.09%), followed by Exor - a holdings company (22.91%) and Piero Ferrari - son of the great Enzo Ferrari (10.00%).
<h2>Ferrari: On-track Achievements</h2>
Having been in the sport since 1950, it is fairly obvious that their achievements will be plenty. Their statistics prove it too, as they have earned 16 Constructors' Championships in total. They have also entered 1010 GPs, winning 237 and scoring 768 podium finishes. They have also clinched 228 pole positions.
<h2>Sponsors</h2>
Their title sponsor is Mission Winnow. Other sponsors include Shell, Ray-Ban, Kaspersky, UPS, Hublot, Mahle, and OMR.
<h2>How much does Ferrari earn from F1?</h2>
Apart from heritage, the legendary team manages to evoke an emotional connection like no other Formula 1 team. The nostalgia and passion associated with the Maranello-based outfit, coupled with a passionate fanbase, comes at a price for Formula 1.

The Prancing Horse earns a considerably larger sum in revenue compared to its F1 rivals. According to reports, they <a href="https://www.racefans.net/2019/03/03/formula-1-teams-prize-money-payments-for-2019-revealed/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">earned</a> $205 million in 2019 as prize money. Furthermore, the Italian powerhouse is reportedly valued at $1350 Million and generated a <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/chrissmith/2019/11/26/formula-one-team-values-ferrari-mercedes/?sh=66e8a69f1ddb" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">revenue</a> of $426 Million for the 2019 season.
<h2>How much is the Ferrari F1 team worth?</h2>
The Scuderia boasts of the highest net worth of all F1 teams. <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/chrissmith/2019/11/26/formula-one-team-values-ferrari-mercedes/#673c8bc91ddb" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Reports suggest</a> that it is worth a staggering $1.3 billion.
<h2>Best Moments of Ferrari F1 team</h2>
<h2 style="text-align: left">Foundations and Charity</h2>
They often auction off special F1-liveried cars for the sake of charity. Proceeds raised from the auction support the Telethon Foundation, which has been committed to fostering and developing scientific research for cures of rare genetic diseases since 1990.

In March 2020, the family behind the team donated ?10 Million and 150 ventilators to aid in the fight against coronavirus.
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<td width="301"><strong>Founded</strong></td>
<td width="301">1929</td>
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<td width="301"><strong>Founder</strong></td>
<td width="301">Enzo Ferrari</td>
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<td width="301"><strong>Constructors Championships</strong></td>
<td width="301">16</td>
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<td width="301">Alberto Ascari, Juan Manuel Fangio, Mike Hawthorn, Phil Hill, John Surtees, Niki Lauda, Jody Scheckter, Michael Schumacher, Kimi R?ikk?nen</td>
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<td width="301"><strong>Drivers Championships</strong></td>
<td width="301">15</td>
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<td width="301"><strong>Prize Money Won</strong></td>
<td width="301">$205 Million (2019)</td>
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<td width="301">Maranello</td>
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<td width="301"><strong>Official Website</strong></td>
<td width="301"><a href="https://www.ferrari.com/en-EN/formula1">https://www.ferrari.com/en-EN/formula1</a></td>
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<td width="301">Ferrari</td>
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Formula One F1 &#8211; Abu Dhabi Grand Prix &#8211; Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates &#8211; Ferrari&#8217;s Charles Leclerc in action during qualifying Pool via REUTERS/Giuseppe Cacace Ferrari: 2021 Latest News, Results, Drivers and Car Updates Scuderia Ferrari is one of the oldest teams in Formula 1, having been in the sport since its inception. In 70 years, the Maranello-based outfit has produced nine World Champions, three of which have won multiple times. The most successful champion has been Michael Schumacher with five titles for the Italian outfit. Other champions include Alberto Ascari, Juan Manuel Fangio, Mike Hawthorne, Phil Hill, John Surtees, Niki Lauda, Jody Scheckter, and Kimi Raikkonen. Their current line-up for the 2021 season consists of Carlos Sainz jr. and Charles Leclerc. Leclerc is a graduate from the Ferrari Driver?s Academy and made his Ferrari debut in 2019. Carlos comes from McLaren F1 team where Daniel Ricciardo will replace him. The current Team Principal is Mattia Binotto, and the CEO is Louis Camilleri, who succeeded the late Sergio Marchionne. Marchionne passed away in 2018 aged 66. Who owns the Ferrari F1 team? The Scuderia is a part of its parent organization &#8211; Ferrari S.p.A. The legendary car manufacturer is owned by the public with a majority stake (67.09%), followed by Exor &#8211; a holdings company (22.91%) and Piero Ferrari &#8211; son of the great Enzo Ferrari (10.00%). Ferrari: On-track Achievements Having been in the sport since 1950, it is fairly obvious that their achievements will be plenty. Their statistics prove it too, as they have earned 16 Constructors&#8217; Championships in total. They have also entered 1010 GPs, winning 237 and scoring 768 podium finishes. They have also clinched 228 pole positions. Sponsors Their title sponsor is Mission Winnow. Other sponsors include Shell, Ray-Ban, Kaspersky, UPS, Hublot, Mahle, and OMR. How much does Ferrari earn from F1? Apart from heritage, the legendary team manages to evoke an emotional connection like no other Formula 1 team. The nostalgia and passion associated with the Maranello-based outfit, coupled with a passionate fanbase, comes at a price for Formula 1. The Prancing Horse earns a considerably larger sum in revenue compared to its F1 rivals. According to reports, they earned $205 million in 2019 as prize money. Furthermore, the Italian powerhouse is reportedly valued at $1350 Million and generated a revenue of $426 Million for the 2019 season. How much is the Ferrari F1 team worth? The Scuderia boasts of the highest net worth of all F1 teams. Reports suggest that it is worth a staggering $1.3 billion. Best Moments of Ferrari F1 team Foundations and Charity They often auction off special F1-liveried cars for the sake of charity. Proceeds raised from the auction support the Telethon Foundation, which has been committed to fostering and developing scientific research for cures of rare genetic diseases since 1990. In March 2020, the family behind the team donated ?10 Million and 150 ventilators to aid in the fight against coronavirus.  Founded 1929  Founder Enzo Ferrari  Constructors Championships 16  Drivers Champion Alberto Ascari, Juan Manuel Fangio, Mike Hawthorn, Phil Hill, John Surtees, Niki Lauda, Jody Scheckter, Michael Schumacher, Kimi R?ikk?nen  Drivers Championships 15  Prize Money Won $205 Million (2019)  Base Maranello  Official Website https://www.ferrari.com/en-EN/formula1  Drivers Carlos Sainz Jr, Charles Leclerc  Test Drivers Callum Illott  Engine Ferrari  Tires Pirelli

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<h2>Mercedes: 2021 Latest News, Results, Drivers, and Car Updates</h2>
German manufacturing giant, Mercedes-Benz, first got involved in racing back in the 1930s and 1940s. After the Second World War, they returned in 1954, in what is now known as Formula One. However, they pulled out as a manufacturer after 1955, remaining only as a supplier.

The team are commonly referred to as the 'Silver Arrows' due to its distinct and iconic silver livery.

Their exit was a direct response to the 1955 Le Mans Disaster. They would be coaxed back as a constructor, only from 2010 onwards.

The team have announced <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/valtteri-bottas/">Valtteri Bottas</a> as their 2021 driver with the other seat yet to be filled, with <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lewis-hamilton/">Lewis Hamilton</a>'s contract being extended as the most probable outcome.
<h2>How much does Mercedes earn from F1?</h2>
Clinching the prized Constructors' Championship entails a lot of prestige, but more importantly, a bigger paycheck. Despite spending an absurd amount of money on car development, it ultimately pays off for Mercedes when they decimate the competition on the track. According to a <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/chrissmith/2019/11/26/formula-one-team-values-ferrari-mercedes/#261d6d611ddb" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">report</a>, the Brackley-based outfit earned a handsome $451 million in revenue for the 2019 season.
<h2>How much is the Mercedes F1 team worth?</h2>
Despite being one of the most successful F1 teams in recent history, the Silver Arrows aren't the most valuable F1 team. The German team lose out to Scuderia Ferrari, which needs no introduction. <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/chrissmith/2019/11/26/formula-one-team-values-ferrari-mercedes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apparently</a>, Mercedes are valued at a whopping $1,015 million or just over a billion dollars.
<h2><strong>What are Mercedes' on-track a</strong><b>chievements?</b></h2>
During their first two years in Formula One, there was no Constructors' Championship. It was only introduced from 1958 onwards. However, they did win four races out of a nine-race 1954 calendar. Those wins came at the French Grand Prix, the German Grand Prix, the Swiss Grand Prix, and the Spanish Grand Prix.

A year later, they would go on to win five out of seven races. These wins came at Argentina, Belgium, Netherlands, Great Britain, and Italy.

After their return in 2010, there were off to a shaky start, having been away for so long. However, since 2013, things have been picking up, and they began to dominate from 2014, which saw the inception of the turbo-hybrid era in Formula 1.

Mercedes have won every single Drivers' and Constructors' Championship on offer since 2014. The team have won 115 races out of 227 races.

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<h2><strong>Who are Mercedes? sponsors?</strong></h2>
Mercedes F1?s title partner is the Malaysian oil and gas company, Petronas. The German team also has a principal partner in the British chemicals company- INEOS.

Other partners include UBS, Epson, Bose, <a href="http://global.tommy.com/india/en/sitecore/content/websites/archives/india/removed-collections/collections/tommyxgigi/15" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tommy Hilfiger</a>, IWC Schaffhausen, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, The Ritz Carlton, Monster Energy, Pure Storage CrowdStrike, TIBCO, and AMD.
<h2>Who owns the Mercedes F1 team?</h2>
So, who are the entities behind one of the most influential Formula 1 team? Turns out Daimler AG, which is the parent organization of the Mercedes Benz road car brand, is the company behind the German F1 team.

Toto Wolff and British Chemical giant Ineos are equal partners in the team.
<h2>Best Moments of Mercedes F1 team</h2>

<h2><strong>Which charities is Mercedes involved with?</strong></h2>
The team have lent their support to two main charities. In 2015, they chose the Air Ambulance Services and the Muscle Help Foundation.

Following the coronavirus pandemic, the team <a href="https://www.crash.net/f1/news/937793/1/mercedes-f1-drivers-race-suits-be-auctioned-nhs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">auctioned off</a> Valtteri Bottas' and Lewis Hamilton's race suits to raise money for NHS charities.
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<td width="301">1926</td>
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<td width="301"><strong>Owner</strong></td>
<td width="301">Mercedes Benz</td>
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<td width="301"><strong>Constructors Championships</strong></td>
<td width="301">7</td>
</tr>
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<td width="301"><strong>Drivers Champion</strong></td>
<td width="301">Juan Manuel Fangio, Nico Rosberg, Lewis Hamilton</td>
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<td width="301"><strong>Drivers Championships</strong></td>
<td width="301">9</td>
</tr>
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<td width="301"><strong>Prize Money Won</strong></td>
<td width="301">177 Million</td>
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<td width="301"><strong>Base</strong></td>
<td width="301">Brackley</td>
</tr>
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<td width="301"><strong>Official website</strong></td>
<td width="301"><a href="https://www.mercedesamgf1.com/en/">https://www.mercedesamgf1.com/en/</a></td>
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<td width="301"><strong>Race drivers</strong></td>
<td width="301">Valtteri Bottas, TBA</td>
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<td width="301">TBA</td>
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Formula One F1 &#8211; Abu Dhabi Grand Prix &#8211; Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates &#8211; Mercedes&#8217; Lewis Hamilton in action during the race Pool via REUTERS/Giuseppe Cacace Mercedes: 2021 Latest News, Results, Drivers, and Car Updates German manufacturing giant, Mercedes-Benz, first got involved in racing back in the 1930s and 1940s. After the Second World War, they returned in 1954, in what is now known as Formula One. However, they pulled out as a manufacturer after 1955, remaining only as a supplier. The team are commonly referred to as the &#8216;Silver Arrows&#8217; due to its distinct and iconic silver livery. Their exit was a direct response to the 1955 Le Mans Disaster. They would be coaxed back as a constructor, only from 2010 onwards. The team have announced Valtteri Bottas as their 2021 driver with the other seat yet to be filled, with Lewis Hamilton&#8216;s contract being extended as the most probable outcome. How much does Mercedes earn from F1? Clinching the prized Constructors&#8217; Championship entails a lot of prestige, but more importantly, a bigger paycheck. Despite spending an absurd amount of money on car development, it ultimately pays off for Mercedes when they decimate the competition on the track. According to a report, the Brackley-based outfit earned a handsome $451 million in revenue for the 2019 season. How much is the Mercedes F1 team worth? Despite being one of the most successful F1 teams in recent history, the Silver Arrows aren&#8217;t the most valuable F1 team. The German team lose out to Scuderia Ferrari, which needs no introduction. Apparently, Mercedes are valued at a whopping $1,015 million or just over a billion dollars. What are Mercedes&#8217; on-track achievements? During their first two years in Formula One, there was no Constructors&#8217; Championship. It was only introduced from 1958 onwards. However, they did win four races out of a nine-race 1954 calendar. Those wins came at the French Grand Prix, the German Grand Prix, the Swiss Grand Prix, and the Spanish Grand Prix. A year later, they would go on to win five out of seven races. These wins came at Argentina, Belgium, Netherlands, Great Britain, and Italy. After their return in 2010, there were off to a shaky start, having been away for so long. However, since 2013, things have been picking up, and they began to dominate from 2014, which saw the inception of the turbo-hybrid era in Formula 1. Mercedes have won every single Drivers&#8217; and Constructors&#8217; Championship on offer since 2014. The team have won 115 races out of 227 races. Formula One F1 &#8211; Bahrain Grand Prix &#8211; Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain &#8211; Mercedes&#8217; Lewis Hamilton after qualifying in pole position alongside second placed Mercedes&#8217; Valtteri Bottas Pool via REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed Who are Mercedes? sponsors? Mercedes F1?s title partner is the Malaysian oil and gas company, Petronas. The German team also has a principal partner in the British chemicals company- INEOS. Other partners include UBS, Epson, Bose, Tommy Hilfiger, IWC Schaffhausen, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, The Ritz Carlton, Monster Energy, Pure Storage CrowdStrike, TIBCO, and AMD. Who owns the Mercedes F1 team? So, who are the entities behind one of the most influential Formula 1 team? Turns out Daimler AG, which is the parent organization of the Mercedes Benz road car brand, is the company behind the German F1 team. Toto Wolff and British Chemical giant Ineos are equal partners in the team. Best Moments of Mercedes F1 team Which charities is Mercedes involved with? The team have lent their support to two main charities. In 2015, they chose the Air Ambulance Services and the Muscle Help Foundation. Following the coronavirus pandemic, the team auctioned off Valtteri Bottas&#8217; and Lewis Hamilton&#8217;s race suits to raise money for NHS charities.  Founded 1926  Owner Mercedes Benz  Constructors Championships 7  Drivers Champion Juan Manuel Fangio, Nico Rosberg, Lewis Hamilton  Drivers Championships 9  Prize Money Won 177 Million  Base Brackley  Official website https://www.mercedesamgf1.com/en/  Race drivers Valtteri Bottas, TBA  Test drivers TBA

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<h2 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc" style="text-align: center">Charles Leclerc 2024: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h2>
Charles Leclerc is what Ferrari calls the future. Signing a contract with the team till 2024, he has certainly turned heads at the Maranello-based outfit by showing them what he is capable of. He made his debut in 2018 for the Alfa Romeo-Sauber team. Coming from Monaco, he is only the fourth driver from the principality to make the drive in Formula 1 and the first since <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olivier_Beretta" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Olivier Beretta,</a> who made his debut in 1994. He began to impress everyone right off the bat.

[caption id="attachment_2381640" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-2381640 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-11-19T062307Z_309101349_UP1EJBJ0HQG1T_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-LASVEGAS.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1366" /> Formula One F1 - Las Vegas Grand Prix - Las Vegas Strip Circuit, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S - November 18, 2023 Ferrari's Charles Leclerc during the drivers parade before the race Pool via REUTERS/Darron Cummings[/caption]

There were a lot of doubts regarding Ferrari's signing for 2019. Many people suspected that he wasn't ready and that his much-experienced teammate, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/sebastian-vettel/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Sebastian Vettel</a>, would undermine him on a grand scale. However, he ended up coming out on top, claiming P4 in the Drivers' Championship ahead of the German.

The very next season, despite Ferrari's struggles, Leclerc continued to carry the outfit on his shoulders all by himself. In the process, Leclerc also dominated against his championship-winning teammate for the second straight season, who later quit driving for Ferrari. The Monegasque, however, is facing a stern challenge from his new teammate, Carlos Sainz.

Leclerc also has one of the coolest helmets on the grid despite opting for a minimal design, with the color white dominating most parts of it.

<strong>ALSO READ: </strong><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ferrari-confirm-their-future-with-charles-leclerc-through-a-5-year-contract-and-fat-pay-cheque/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Ferrari Confirms Their Future With Charles Leclerc Through a 5-Year Contract and a Fat Pay Cheque</a>
<h2 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc" style="text-align: center">Charles Leclerc: Stats and On-track Achievements</h2>
Charles Leclerc showcased his class and strength from the junior classes, winning the 2016 GP3 Series and the 2017 Formula 2 Championships. He was personally picked up by Sergio Marchionne.

While in the 2018 season, his best finish was P6, his performance in the 2019 season was on another level. Leclerc took 7 pole positions and 2 race wins, including the highly prestigious Italian Grand Prix at Monza, giving the Tifosi something to smile about. He was ready to challenge Sebastian Vettel from the very first day, very eager to dethrone his number 1 status. He did manage to do that, eventually. Leclerc also beat Vettel by an even bigger margin in 2020. However, in 2021, the lead Ferrari driver had a shocking defeat to his new teammate, Sainz. After an intense battle, Sainz pipped Leclerc in the driver's standings after an astounding podium at the season finale in Abu Dhabi.

[caption id="attachment_2092554" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-2092554 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-09-02T150835Z_1926457669_UP1EJ921628MH_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-ITALY.jpg" alt="Ferrari drivers Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc" width="1920" height="1312" /> Formula One F1 - Italian Grand Prix - Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, Italy - September 2, 2023. Ferrari's Carlos Sainz Jr. celebrates after qualifying in pole position with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc. REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini[/caption]

Over the course of 85 race starts, Leclerc has scored 4 wins, 16 podiums, and racked up 646 points. He finished fourth in the Drivers' Championship in 2019. Leclerc also finished in P8 in 2020, as opposed to his teammate's P13. And lately, in 2021, Leclerc almost out-scored his teammate but ended up losing the lead at the Abu Dhabi GP.

The 2022 season was Leclerc's best yet as he went on to claim 3 race wins over the course of the season. He was level on points with Sergio Perez at 290 points each heading into the final race of the 2022 season. The Ferrari driver pulled off an overtake on Perez who started ahead of him in P2. In doing so, he secured 2nd place in the Drivers' Championship as well as P2 for Ferrari in the Constructors' Championship. The 2023 season witnessed a downward trajectory in terms of performance as he finished 5th in the Drivers' Championship with 206 points, 6 points ahead of his teammate Carlos Sainz who finished 7th. However, it was Sainz who achieved Ferrari's only victory in the season.
<h3 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc" style="text-align: center">Best Moments of Charles Leclerc</h3>
One of the most hilarious moments of Leclerc's career is his team radio exchange following a shunt at Baku during qualifying in 2019. He yelled, <em>"I am stupid."</em> Since then, a lot of fans would often bring up this radio message every time the Monegasque puts his Ferrari into the wall.

There is also the Banana costume he showed up in during one of his live Twitch streams which subsequently garnered him an insane amount of popularity. In the 2019 season, Leclerc became the youngest driver to receive the FIA pole position trophy for the most qualifying poles. He won the Crypto.com Overtake of the Year Award for his last-lap overtake of Sergio Perez at the inaugural Las Vegas GP in 2023.
<h2 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc" style="text-align: center">Charles Leclerc: Net Worth</h2>
As per <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/race-car-drivers/charles-leclerc-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Celebrity Net Worth</a>, Charles Leclerc has a Net Worth of $40 million. His performance in his debut season prompted Ferrari to sign him for a <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ferrari-confirm-their-future-with-charles-leclerc-through-a-5-year-contract-and-fat-pay-cheque/" target="_self" rel="noopener">massive five-year extension</a> that will see him at Maranello till the end of the 2024 season.

From <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.gpfans.com/en/articles/4026/formula-1-driver-salaries-2019/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$3.5 million in 2019</a>, his salary shot up to a whopping <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.racefans.net/2020/03/30/how-much-are-f1-drivers-earning-in-2020-and-should-their-fees-be-capped/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$10 million per annum</a>, in 2020. The rising trend followed into the 2021 season as well. <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/brettknight/2023/11/29/formula-1s-highest-paid-drivers-2023/?sh=493528e5463f" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Forbes</a> reported Leclerc to obtain an on-track salary of $14 million from Ferrari in 2023 and an additional $2 million through bonuses.
<h2 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc" style="text-align: center"><strong>Charles Leclerc : Endorsements</strong></h2>
Leclerc is largely backed by Scuderia Ferrari and the Ferrari Driver's Academy. Though he is still in the early stages of his career, his age will give him a chance to earn more sponsors and backers.

Leclerc was also sponsored by <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.richardmille.com/friends-and-partners/charles-leclerc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Richard Mille</a> in his junior days. He is destined to attract the interest of a lot of sponsors who would be looking to take advantage of his long-term Ferrari deal in order to establish their own name.

In May 2020, Charles Leclerc <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/Charles_Leclerc/status/1262352802803789826?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced his partnership</a> with the Italian luxury fashion brand Giorgio Armani. Leclerc is the brand ambassador for Armani and its Made to Measure Line. He also mostly prefers using Ray-Ban sunglasses amid the American-Italian company's partnership with Scuderia Ferrari. In 2022, EA Sports made Leclerc their first-ever F1 ambassador.

To buy Leclerc merch online, here's the official site owned by <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://f1store4.formula1.com/en/charles-leclerc/a-3484884900+z-958814-4029220526?_ref=m-TOPNAV" target="_blank" rel="noopener">F1</a>.
<h2 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc" style="text-align: center">Personal life</h2>
Leclerc was born and brought up in Monte Carlo, Monaco, one of the most elite places on the earth. However, despite growing up in one of the richest principalities around the world, Leclerc didn't possess an abundance of wealth. He had positive influences from his father–Hervé Leclerc, and former F1 driver Jules Bianchi during his childhood. Hervé was a former race car driver himself and competed in Formula 3 during the 80s and 90s. Sadly, the Monegasque lost those close to him in tragic circumstances.

<strong>ALSO READ: </strong><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/everything-there-is-to-know-about-charles-leclercs-family-his-late-father-and-racer-brother/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Everything There is to Know About Charles Leclerc's Family: His Late Father and Racer Brother</a>

His close friend and godfather Jules Bianchi passed away following a heavy crash at the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix. A few years later in 2017, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.autosport.com/f2/news/130319/leclerc-emotional-pole-was-for-late-father" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Leclerc's father passed away</a> following a prolonged battle with an undisclosed illness. Later in 2020, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-charles-leclerc-remembers-dear-friend-anthoine-hubert-ahead-of-the-belgian-grand-prix/" target="_self" rel="noopener">his close friend</a>, Anthoine Hubert, who was competing in F2, suffered a massive crash at Spa Francorchamps, and subsequently passed away. Leclerc, then went on to win the Belgian GP that weekend and dedicated what was his first F1 victory to the late Frenchman.

Charles' mother's name is Pascale Leclerc. Charles has <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.autosport.com/f2/news/130319/leclerc-emotional-pole-was-for-late-father" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2 siblings</a> - an older brother, Lorenzo, and a younger brother, Arthur. Arthur Leclerc currently races in the Formula Regional European Championship and is a part of the Ferrari junior program.

<strong>ALSO READ</strong><strong>-</strong> <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/charles-leclerc-childhood-early-struggles-and-relationship-with-jules-bianchi/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Charles Leclerc: Childhood, Early Struggles, and Relationship with Jules Bianchi</a>

Charles <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/8531264/charles-leclerc-ex-girlfriend-giadi-gianni-f1-ferrari-break-up-dating-jules-bianchi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">previously dated</a> Giada Gianni for 5 years, before splitting up in late 2019. Soon, Leclerc started dating Charlotte Sine, a model and Instagram influencer. They were together for 3 years until they mutually parted ways in December 2022. He is <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-ferrari-news-who-is-alexandra-saint-mleux-charles-leclerc-s-girlfriend-and-famous-tiktok-content-creator/">currently in a relationship</a> with Italian social media influencer Alexandra Saint Mleux. Alexandra is a 21-year-old reportedly studying Art History in Paris, France.

[caption id="attachment_2370480" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-2370480 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-11-17T061156Z_1583860672_MT1USATODAY21913678_RTRMADP_3_FORMULA-ONE-FORMULA-1-HEINEKEN-SILVER-LAS-VEGAS-GRAND-PRIX-1.jpg" alt="Charles Leclerc Alexandra Saint Mleux" width="1920" height="1280" /> Nov 16, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Scuderia Ferrari driver Charles LeClerc of Monaco (16) arrives with girlfriend Alexandra Saint Mleux before free practice at Las Vegas Strip Circuit. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

There were also speculations that Leclerc could be a blood relative of Charles Sobhraj and Marie Andre Leclerc, the French serial killer duo, but, the truth is, No! Charles isn't related to them in any way.
<h2 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc" style="text-align: center"><strong>Charles Leclerc: Car Collection</strong></h2>
Being a Ferrari driver, it doesn't come as a surprise that Leclerc has a stunning collection of Prancing Horse cars. They include the first ever Ferrari hybrid, SF90 Stradale which produces 986HP, and a custom Ferrari 488 Pista Spider with a black paint job along with red &amp; white stripes down the center to denote the Monaco flag. Apart from these two Ferrari beauties, Leclerc also owns a Ferrari Roma and a Ferrari 812 Superfast. Another prized possession of his is the Ferrari 812 Competizione Aperta. The personalized white model boasts a 6.5L V12 which can generate more than 800HP. The crown jewel in his collection though is the Ferrari SF90, his F1 car from the 2019 season in which he crossed the chequered flag to take the first F1 win of his career. Apart from the Ferrari cars, the Monegasque also owns numerous other cars, including a Land Rover Discovery, a Rolls Royce Wraith, a Jaguar XF, a McLaren GT, and the $3 million Bugatti Chiron.
<h2 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc" style="text-align: center"><strong>Charles Leclerc: Foundations and Charity Work</strong></h2>
Leclerc <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="http://www.fondationprincessecharlene.mc/en/news/f1-driver-charles-leclerc-named-ambassador-of-the-princess-charlene-of-monaco-foundation" target="_blank" rel="noopener">is the brand ambassador</a> for the Princess Charlene Foundation. Princess Charlene is the princess of Monaco and the wife of Prince Albert II. The foundation aims to help children develop sporting values. Prior to her marriage to Prince Albert, she was an athlete herself. Recognizing Leclerc's talent, she made him the ambassador.

In 2019, Leclerc teamed up with Sebastian Vettel to <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.espn.in/f1/story/_/id/26836139/ferrari-drivers-sebastian-vettel-charles-leclerc-team-cristiano-ronaldo-charity-football-match" target="_blank" rel="noopener">play a football match</a> for a charity aimed at cancer research. To aid in the fight against COVID-19, Leclerc teamed up with fellow F1 drivers to organize a charity F1 Esports event called Race For The World. The initiative <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.racefans.net/2020/04/17/drivers-raise-70000-as-leclerc-wins-race-for-the-world-series/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">raised nearly $70000</a>.

Leclerc also donned the role of a part-time delivery partner when he <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.charles-leclerc-volunteering-with-the-monaco-red-cross-to-help-coronavirus.4BpIts9gVqvJlOb20T00Gb.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">teamed up</a> with the Monaco Red Cross to deliver food and essentials to the elderly in Monaco, during the Coronavirus crisis. Additionally, he has his <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.clkarting.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">own Karting company</a>, which he launched to help youngsters through the initial years of struggle and promote racing across the globe.
<h2 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc" style="text-align: center">How to contact Charles Leclerc?</h2>
Being part of the "new" generation of F1 drivers, Leclerc is quite active on social media and even has his own official website. Interested parties can reach out to Leclerc through his official website: <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.charlesleclerc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.charlesleclerc.com</a>

Likewise, fans can connect with the Monegasque via his <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/charles_leclerc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/Charles_Leclerc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.twitch.tv/charlesleclerc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitch</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.facebook.com/CharlesLeclercOfficiel" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a>, and <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIzIX1qgW7P3eF6JCk_afCA/featured" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube</a> accounts. Leclerc is particularly active on Twitch and even wore one of the most absurd costumes during a live stream - Banana. To the ones searching for high-quality images of Leclerc to use as wallpapers, check out this <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.charlesleclerc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">link</a>.
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<td style="width: 22.1359%">Parents</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">Hervé Leclerc and Pascale Leclerc</td>
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<td style="width: 22.1359%">Marital Status</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">Single (In a relationship with Alexandra Saint Mleux)</td>
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<td style="width: 22.1359%">Team</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">Ferrari</td>
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<td style="width: 22.1359%">Residence</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">Monaco</td>
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<td style="width: 22.1359%">Nationality</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">Monegasque</td>
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<td style="width: 22.1359%">Endorsements</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">Richard Mille, Scuderia Ferrari, Giorgio Armani, Ray-Ban</td>
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<td style="width: 22.1359%">Annual Salary</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">$14 million</td>
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<td style="width: 22.1359%">Net worth</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">$40 million</td>
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<td style="width: 22.1359%">Date of Birth</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">16th October, 1997</td>
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<td style="width: 22.1359%">Height</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">1.8m</td>
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<td style="width: 22.1359%">Races Won</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">5</td>
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<td style="width: 22.1359%">Points</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">1074 (2023 Abu Dhabi GP)</td>
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<td style="width: 22.1359%">Podiums</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">30</td>
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<strong>History</strong>

The Formula One World Championship first started back in 1950. The very first F1 champion was Italy's Guiseppe Farina who raced for Alfa Romeo.

The sport has had 33 different champions in its history and a few of them are multiple championship winners. Currently, the driver with the most championships is <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/michael-schumacher/">Michael Schumacher</a> with 7 under his belt. However, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/mercedes">Mercedes</a> driver <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lewis-hamilton/">Lewis Hamilton</a> will be eager to overhaul that. Hamilton currently holds 6 World Championships and stands on the cusp of equalling Michael Schumacher's record at the end of the season.

[caption id="attachment_394613" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-394613 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200929180846/2020-09-27T125344Z_1587606816_UP1EG9R0ZTK0Z_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-RUSSIA-1-1.jpg" alt="Lewis Hamilton Racing In The Russian GP" width="1920" height="1185" /> Formula One F1 - Russian Grand Prix - Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia - Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton in action during the race. Pool via REUTERS/Yuri Kochetkov[/caption]

Hamilton and Mercedes are the defending Champions with the pair's dominance unlikely to end anytime soon.

<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-99263" src="http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/F1-logo-f.png" alt="Formula One" width="2048" height="1536" />

For a long time, Bernie Ecclestone was the F1 supremo, having founded the Formula One Group. He?spent 40 years as chief executive of the company after gaining control of the commercial rights.

But in 2017, he stepped down and ownership was handed to Liberty Media who have been taking care of F1 since then. To herald their control, they even changed the F1 logo.

Chase Carey was the first F1 CEO in the 'liberty era' of F1 and will be stepping down at the end of the year. Former Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali will succeed the American in 2021.

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The Formula One world championship is considered by many to be the pinnacle of motorsport. It has produced champions like Fangio, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/ayrton-senna/">Ayrton Senna</a>, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/alain-prost/">Alain Prost</a>, Schumacher, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/fernando-alonso/">Fernando Alonso</a>, Niki Lauda, Nelson Piquet, Lewis Hamilton, Kimi Raikkonen, Sebastian Vettel and many many more.
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<td width="264"><strong>Number of Seasons</strong></td>
<td width="246">70</td>
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<td width="264"><strong>Number of Teams</strong></td>
<td width="246">20</td>
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<td width="264"><strong>Most Number of Driver's titles</strong></td>
<td width="246">7</td>
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<td width="264"><strong>Most Number of Constructors Titles</strong></td>
<td width="246">16</td>
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<td width="264"><strong>Most Wins</strong></td>
<td width="246">91</td>
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<td width="264"><strong>Most Poles</strong></td>
<td width="246">96</td>
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History The Formula One World Championship first started back in 1950. The very first F1 champion was Italy&#8217;s Guiseppe Farina who raced for Alfa Romeo. The sport has had 33 different champions in its history and a few of them are multiple championship winners. Currently, the driver with the most championships is Michael Schumacher with 7 under his belt. However, Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton will be eager to overhaul that. Hamilton currently holds 6 World Championships and stands on the cusp of equalling Michael Schumacher&#8217;s record at the end of the season. Formula One F1 &#8211; Russian Grand Prix &#8211; Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia &#8211; Mercedes&#8217; Lewis Hamilton in action during the race. Pool via REUTERS/Yuri Kochetkov Hamilton and Mercedes are the defending Champions with the pair&#8217;s dominance unlikely to end anytime soon. For a long time, Bernie Ecclestone was the F1 supremo, having founded the Formula One Group. He?spent 40 years as chief executive of the company after gaining control of the commercial rights. But in 2017, he stepped down and ownership was handed to Liberty Media who have been taking care of F1 since then. To herald their control, they even changed the F1 logo. Chase Carey was the first F1 CEO in the &#8216;liberty era&#8217; of F1 and will be stepping down at the end of the year. Former Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali will succeed the American in 2021. The Formula One world championship is considered by many to be the pinnacle of motorsport. It has produced champions like Fangio, Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, Schumacher, Fernando Alonso, Niki Lauda, Nelson Piquet, Lewis Hamilton, Kimi Raikkonen, Sebastian Vettel and many many more.  Number of Seasons 70  Number of Teams 20  Most Number of Driver&#8217;s titles 7  Most Number of Constructors Titles 16  Most Wins 91  Most Poles 96

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