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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2023 - Latest News, Winners, Qualifying, Circuits</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix took over the Brazilian GP?s spot on the Formula 1 calendar since its introduction. Following a provision calendar announcement in 2008, F1 drivers and teams got ready for their inaugural trip to the Yas Marina Circuit in 2009. Since then?except in 2011, 2012, and 2013?The Abu Dhabi GP has been the last race of the season. Yas Marina is, in every aspect, a modern-day track. Although it does nothing to rival the excitement of racing in Interlagos, it?s played a pretty good host to a few championship showdowns.</span>

[caption id="attachment_1338470" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1338470 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-11-20T131442Z_241423399_UP1EIBK10SG73_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-ABUDHABI.jpg" alt="F1" width="1920" height="1194" /> Formula One F1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - November 20, 2022 General view at the start of the race REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400">The inaugural race in 2009 became the first day-night race on the calendar. The following year saw the first champion-deciding race on the new circuit. Going into the race, Ferrari?s Fernando Alonso was in the championship lead, followed by Red Bull?s Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel. McLaren?s Lewis Hamilton was also in contention, but his chances seemed less likely. Vettel got pole position for the race and converted it into a race win. With Alonso managing only a P6, the German became the youngest championship winner.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The next title-deciding fight happened in 2016 between the Mercedes duo of Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg. As race day approached, Rosberg had a 12-point lead over Hamilton in the championship. Rosberg only needed a podium finish to win the championship, and that?s exactly what he did, despite some sly tactics employed by Hamilton. The Brit was in the lead with Rosberg in second, knowing fully well that if this continued, he?d lose the title. Hamilton started aching the field up, hoping the other drivers would catch Rosberg and challenge him for P2. That didn?t happen because Rosberg?s compatriot Vettel held his ground and brought the car home in P3.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">That became only the second season in Hamilton?s career where his teammate outperformed him. While Rosberg retired from F1 after the race, Hamilton kept his quest for title glory going. And it?s still on. Since then, the three-time champion has become a seven-time champion. Had it not been for things that happened in the most recent title showdown Abu Dhabi has seen, he could?ve been an eight-time champion.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The 2021 Abu Dhabi GP was a culmination of a season-long, explosive battle between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. They entered the race equal on points. With around 10 laps to go, it seemed like Hamilton would clinch his eighth title. But a late Safety Car and a questionable procedure followed during the SC period gave Verstappen the chance to steal the title from the Brit. Verstappen didn?t need a second invitation and clinched his maiden championship.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Scheduled from 24th to 26th November, the Abu Dhabi GP is Round 23 on the calendar. Red Bull and Max Verstappen have already sealed the Constructors? and Drivers? Championship this season, but there may still be a lot to play for. The battles for P2 in both championships could be decided at Yas Marina, and so could the fight for P4 in the team standings.</span>

[caption id="attachment_1338463" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1338463 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-11-20T143710Z_888989617_UP1EIBK14LWEC_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-ABUDHABI.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1174" /> Formula One F1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - November 20, 2022 Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates after winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400">Last time out, Max Verstappen set the fastest lap in qualifying with a 1:23.824. He converted his pole to a win?a record 15th victory of the year, one he could break this season. Since 2015, the driver who qualified on pole has won the race. Considering the limited number of overtaking opportunities, qualifying is crucial in Abu Dhabi.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Apart from the F1 action, F1?s weekend at Yas Marina is set to be a party. Popstar Ava Max is set to light up the stage on Thursday, followed by Grammy-winning Dutch DJ and producer Ti?sto the same night. To cap off the weekend and the 2023 F1 season, legendary rock band Foo Fighters will turn Yas Marina into party central!</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Most Winners</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Since the first Abu Dhabi GP in 2009, it has made its way into the calendar every year. The organizers have also signed a contract with F1 to host the season-ending race until at least 2030. In the 14 editions of the race, there have only been six winners, the most successful of whom is Lewis Hamilton, with 5 victories. During his time at Red Bull, Sebastian Vettel won three of the five races at Yas Marina. Max Verstappen seems to be continuing Vettel?s Red Bull legacy, winning every edition since 2020.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Apart from these three repeat winners, Kimi Raikkonen (2012), Nico Rosberg (2015), and Valtteri Bottas (2017) have crossed the line in P1 in Abu Dhabi.</span>
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<td><b>Wins</b></td>
<td><b>Driver?</b></td>
<td><b>Nationality</b></td>
<td><b>Year(s)</b></td>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">5</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Lewis Hamilton</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Great Britain</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">2011, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019</span></td>
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<td rowspan="2"><span style="font-weight: 400">3</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Sebastian Vettel</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Germany</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">2009, 2010, 2013</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Max Verstappen</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">The Netherlands</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">2020, 2021, 2022</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Past Constructors Winners</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Lewis Hamilton is, without a doubt, the most successful driver in Abu Dhabi. With five pole positions and five wins, his stats at the circuit are better than anyone else. Rosberg and Bottas? wins, in addition to Hamilton?s four for Mercedes, make the Brackley outfit the most successful constructor as well. But it shares that feat with Red Bull.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">During the turbo-hybrid era, Yas Marina was a Mercedes track. But before and after that period, Red Bull has predominantly done the dominating. With Vettel and Verstappen?s wins, Red Bull is the only other team to have won the Abu Dhabi GP more than once.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Hamilton won it in 2011 with McLaren, and Raikkonen in 2012 with Lotus.</span>
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<td><b>Wins</b></td>
<td><b>Constructor</b></td>
<td><b>Years</b></td>
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<td rowspan="2"><span style="font-weight: 400">3</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Mercedes</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Red Bull</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">2009, 2010, 2013, 2020, 2021, 2022</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Circuit Details?</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">The Yas Marina Circuit. It got half its name from the island it?s situated on?Yas Island. Cut by the mainland by a canal, there?s a marina right alongside the circuit. That?s where the second half of the name comes from. The circuit is one of the many designed by F1 commissioned designer Herman Tilke. Since the circuit was introduced in 2009, it has received mixed reviews. Some drivers like Nico Rosberg and Fernando Alonso found every corner unique, while drivers like Kimi Raikkonen didn?t hold back while saying how boring the track was?albeit in much harsher words.?</span>

[caption id="attachment_854113" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-854113 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-12-11T130843Z_1564164271_UP1EHCB10IH6N_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-ABUDHABI.jpg" alt="F1 qualifying at Abu Dhabi GP" width="1920" height="1150" /> Formula One F1 - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - December 11, 2021 Ferrari's Carlos Sainz Jr. in action during qualifying REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400">In 2017, Tilke suggested that they would change the track to increase the number of overtaking opportunities. Until then, the only place it was possible to complete an overtake was the 1.2km straight. Before the controversial 2021 title showdown happened, the changes were in place. As opposed to the 5.5km, 21-corner circuit it used to be, it?s now a 5.2km, 16-corner layout.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Turns 5 and 6 were a left-right chicane leading into Turn 7, a narrow hairpin. Now, Turn 4 to the hairpin?which is much wider?is a straight that leads into the 1.2km straight. Turns 11 to 14 had a similar layout pre-2021. 11 and 12 were a left-right chicane leading into two successive slow-speed lefts. That?s now been made into a sweeping, banked curve. In the final sector, Turns 18, 19, and 20 were made less tight to allow drivers to carry more speed through the previously slow corners.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">A striking difference between Yas Marina and other tracks is its pit exit. Unlike other tracks with open exits, the one in Yas Marina dips under the circuit through a tunnel. It?s stayed the same over the years despite drivers calling it dangerous. The other changes to the track have worked to some extent, though. The last two editions of the race have seen more overtakes on average than the first 12.?</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Where to watch the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix?</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">In the US, all F1 races this season will be broadcast live on TV by ESPNews, ESPN2, ESPN+, or ABC.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">If you?re tuning in from The Netherlands, hoping for a repeat of 2019 for Max Verstappen, Viaplay and Viaplay Xtra will stream all the live action. If you?re tuning in from Brazil, Bandeirantes and Bandsports will keep you company. Sky Sports and Channel 4 will keep you updated in the United Kingdom. Sky Sports? Italian and German divisions, Sky Italia and Sky Deutschland, are in charge in Italy and Germany. France can catch all the action on Canal+, Austria on Servus TV, Africa on SuperSport, and Canada on RDS.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">In India (and everywhere else), F1TV will provide all the live-action, analysis, and Tech Talks.?</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Tickets</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Tickets for the Abu Dhabi GP are available on <a href="https://tickets.formula1.com/en/f1-3312-abu-dhabi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the Official Formula 1 website</a>, on <a href="https://www.yasmarinacircuit.com/en/formula1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yas Marina Circuit?s website</a>, as well as on the <a href="https://f1experiences.com/2023-abu-dhabi-grand-prix" target="_blank" rel="noopener">F1 Experiences website</a>. You can choose from a range of tickets, varying from Grounds Passes and Reserved Seats to Premium Hospitality. </span>

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2023 &#8211; Latest News, Winners, Qualifying, Circuits The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix took over the Brazilian GP?s spot on the Formula 1 calendar since its introduction. Following a provision calendar announcement in 2008, F1 drivers and teams got ready for their inaugural trip to the Yas Marina Circuit in 2009. Since then?except in 2011, 2012, and 2013?The Abu Dhabi GP has been the last race of the season. Yas Marina is, in every aspect, a modern-day track. Although it does nothing to rival the excitement of racing in Interlagos, it?s played a pretty good host to a few championship showdowns. Formula One F1 &#8211; Abu Dhabi Grand Prix &#8211; Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates &#8211; November 20, 2022 General view at the start of the race REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel The inaugural race in 2009 became the first day-night race on the calendar. The following year saw the first champion-deciding race on the new circuit. Going into the race, Ferrari?s Fernando Alonso was in the championship lead, followed by Red Bull?s Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel. McLaren?s Lewis Hamilton was also in contention, but his chances seemed less likely. Vettel got pole position for the race and converted it into a race win. With Alonso managing only a P6, the German became the youngest championship winner. The next title-deciding fight happened in 2016 between the Mercedes duo of Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg. As race day approached, Rosberg had a 12-point lead over Hamilton in the championship. Rosberg only needed a podium finish to win the championship, and that?s exactly what he did, despite some sly tactics employed by Hamilton. The Brit was in the lead with Rosberg in second, knowing fully well that if this continued, he?d lose the title. Hamilton started aching the field up, hoping the other drivers would catch Rosberg and challenge him for P2. That didn?t happen because Rosberg?s compatriot Vettel held his ground and brought the car home in P3.? That became only the second season in Hamilton?s career where his teammate outperformed him. While Rosberg retired from F1 after the race, Hamilton kept his quest for title glory going. And it?s still on. Since then, the three-time champion has become a seven-time champion. Had it not been for things that happened in the most recent title showdown Abu Dhabi has seen, he could?ve been an eight-time champion. The 2021 Abu Dhabi GP was a culmination of a season-long, explosive battle between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. They entered the race equal on points. With around 10 laps to go, it seemed like Hamilton would clinch his eighth title. But a late Safety Car and a questionable procedure followed during the SC period gave Verstappen the chance to steal the title from the Brit. Verstappen didn?t need a second invitation and clinched his maiden championship.? Scheduled from 24th to 26th November, the Abu Dhabi GP is Round 23 on the calendar. Red Bull and Max Verstappen have already sealed the Constructors? and Drivers? Championship this season, but there may still be a lot to play for. The battles for P2 in both championships could be decided at Yas Marina, and so could the fight for P4 in the team standings. Formula One F1 &#8211; Abu Dhabi Grand Prix &#8211; Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates &#8211; November 20, 2022 Red Bull&#8217;s Max Verstappen celebrates after winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger Last time out, Max Verstappen set the fastest lap in qualifying with a 1:23.824. He converted his pole to a win?a record 15th victory of the year, one he could break this season. Since 2015, the driver who qualified on pole has won the race. Considering the limited number of overtaking opportunities, qualifying is crucial in Abu Dhabi.? Apart from the F1 action, F1?s weekend at Yas Marina is set to be a party. Popstar Ava Max is set to light up the stage on Thursday, followed by Grammy-winning Dutch DJ and producer Ti?sto the same night. To cap off the weekend and the 2023 F1 season, legendary rock band Foo Fighters will turn Yas Marina into party central! Most Winners Since the first Abu Dhabi GP in 2009, it has made its way into the calendar every year. The organizers have also signed a contract with F1 to host the season-ending race until at least 2030. In the 14 editions of the race, there have only been six winners, the most successful of whom is Lewis Hamilton, with 5 victories. During his time at Red Bull, Sebastian Vettel won three of the five races at Yas Marina. Max Verstappen seems to be continuing Vettel?s Red Bull legacy, winning every edition since 2020.? Apart from these three repeat winners, Kimi Raikkonen (2012), Nico Rosberg (2015), and Valtteri Bottas (2017) have crossed the line in P1 in Abu Dhabi.  Wins Driver? Nationality Year(s)  5 Lewis Hamilton Great Britain 2011, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019  3 Sebastian Vettel Germany 2009, 2010, 2013  Max Verstappen The Netherlands 2020, 2021, 2022  Past Constructors Winners Lewis Hamilton is, without a doubt, the most successful driver in Abu Dhabi. With five pole positions and five wins, his stats at the circuit are better than anyone else. Rosberg and Bottas? wins, in addition to Hamilton?s four for Mercedes, make the Brackley outfit the most successful constructor as well. But it shares that feat with Red Bull.? During the turbo-hybrid era, Yas Marina was a Mercedes track. But before and after that period, Red Bull has predominantly done the dominating. With Vettel and Verstappen?s wins, Red Bull is the only other team to have won the Abu Dhabi GP more than once.? Hamilton won it in 2011 with McLaren, and Raikkonen in 2012 with Lotus.  Wins Constructor Years  3 Mercedes 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019  Red Bull 2009, 2010, 2013, 2020, 2021, 2022  Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Circuit Details? The Yas Marina Circuit. It got half its name from the island it?s situated on?Yas Island. Cut by the mainland by a canal, there?s a marina right alongside the circuit. That?s where the second half of the name comes from. The circuit is one of the many designed by F1 commissioned designer Herman Tilke. Since the circuit was introduced in 2009, it has received mixed reviews. Some drivers like Nico Rosberg and Fernando Alonso found every corner unique, while drivers like Kimi Raikkonen didn?t hold back while saying how boring the track was?albeit in much harsher words.? Formula One F1 &#8211; Abu Dhabi Grand Prix &#8211; Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates &#8211; December 11, 2021 Ferrari&#8217;s Carlos Sainz Jr. in action during qualifying REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed In 2017, Tilke suggested that they would change the track to increase the number of overtaking opportunities. Until then, the only place it was possible to complete an overtake was the 1.2km straight. Before the controversial 2021 title showdown happened, the changes were in place. As opposed to the 5.5km, 21-corner circuit it used to be, it?s now a 5.2km, 16-corner layout. Turns 5 and 6 were a left-right chicane leading into Turn 7, a narrow hairpin. Now, Turn 4 to the hairpin?which is much wider?is a straight that leads into the 1.2km straight. Turns 11 to 14 had a similar layout pre-2021. 11 and 12 were a left-right chicane leading into two successive slow-speed lefts. That?s now been made into a sweeping, banked curve. In the final sector, Turns 18, 19, and 20 were made less tight to allow drivers to carry more speed through the previously slow corners.? A striking difference between Yas Marina and other tracks is its pit exit. Unlike other tracks with open exits, the one in Yas Marina dips under the circuit through a tunnel. It?s stayed the same over the years despite drivers calling it dangerous. The other changes to the track have worked to some extent, though. The last two editions of the race have seen more overtakes on average than the first 12.? Where to watch the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix? In the US, all F1 races this season will be broadcast live on TV by ESPNews, ESPN2, ESPN+, or ABC.? If you?re tuning in from The Netherlands, hoping for a repeat of 2019 for Max Verstappen, Viaplay and Viaplay Xtra will stream all the live action. If you?re tuning in from Brazil, Bandeirantes and Bandsports will keep you company. Sky Sports and Channel 4 will keep you updated in the United Kingdom. Sky Sports? Italian and German divisions, Sky Italia and Sky Deutschland, are in charge in Italy and Germany. France can catch all the action on Canal+, Austria on Servus TV, Africa on SuperSport, and Canada on RDS. In India (and everywhere else), F1TV will provide all the live-action, analysis, and Tech Talks.? 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Tickets Tickets for the Abu Dhabi GP are available on the Official Formula 1 website, on Yas Marina Circuit?s website, as well as on the F1 Experiences website. You can choose from a range of tickets, varying from Grounds Passes and Reserved Seats to Premium Hospitality.

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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.

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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.

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<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.

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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.

<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-126049" src="http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/f1-logo-2018.jpg" alt="sports brand" width="1920" height="1080" />

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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<h2 style="text-align: center">Max Verstappen 2024: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h2>
Max Verstappen was a child prodigy who was roped in by Red Bull F1 at a very young age. He moved into F1 directly from F3 at the age of 17 during the 2015 Australian Grand Prix, partnering <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="http://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/carlos-sainz/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Carlos Sainz Jr</a> in Toro Rosso. For the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix, he was promoted to Red Bull, a race that he won. There was a lot of hype around his entry into Formula 1, and it was completely justified.

He has always been classified as the next big thing in Formula 1, and many anticipate him to do what Lewis Hamilton is doing in the current F1 era. Such is his might and skill, that former F1 drivers, Jenson Button and <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="http://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/fernando-alonso/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Fernando Alonso,</a> <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.out-of-this-world-verstappen-on-same-level-as-schumacher-and-alonso-says.6BLkA9yf5x1Qy1rHLyRQPW.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">labeled</a> <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.planetf1.com/news/alonso-verstappen-is-the-best-driver-in-f1/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">him as one of the best F1 drivers on the grid</a>. But his skill also comes with him being a hot head often <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/arrogant-comments-from-max-verstappen-in-the-press-conference-lead-to-the-fia-investigation-and-further-penalty/" target="_self" rel="noopener">known to say</a> controversial statements or target teams/players directly.

[caption id="attachment_2141520" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-2141520 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-09-17T103059Z_2125110180_UP1EJ9H0T7L0V_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-SINGAPORE.jpg" alt="Max Verstappen" width="1920" height="1298" /> Formula One F1 - Singapore Grand Prix - Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore - September 17, 2023 Red Bull's Max Verstappen during the drivers parade before the race REUTERS/Andy Chua[/caption]
<h2 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc" style="text-align: center"><b>Max Verstappen: </b>Personal life</h2>
Max Verstappen's father - Jos Verstappen was an F1 driver who currently manages him. Jos' F1 career wasn't quite as successful as his son's. His mother's name is Sophie Kumpen. Verstappen's sister, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/victoriaverstappen/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Victoria</a>, enjoys a healthy following on social media and has her own fashion line.

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Verstappen was in a relationship with <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/8531890/max-verstappen-girlfriend-dilara-sanlik-f1-red-bull/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dilara Sanlik</a>. As of 2024, Max Verstappen is in a relationship with Kelly Piquet. The latter even showed up at the 2021 Monaco Grand Prix, where Verstappen won his second F1 race of the season. She was standing amongst the Red Bull crew during the podium celebrations. Following the nerve-wracking 2021 season, Verstappen and Piquet spent their Christmas and New Year with the Piquet family in Brazil. Kelly is the daughter of 3-time champion Nelson Piquet.

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<h2 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc" style="text-align: center"><strong>Max Verstappen's Stats and On-track </strong><b>Achievements</b></h2>
Considering the age at which he joined Formula 1, he has multiple records to his name. He is the youngest driver to start a race, score points, be a race leader, step on the podium, and set the fastest lap. Sadly, the one record that eluded him was the Youngest pole sitter, a record that still belongs to <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/sebastian-vettel/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Sebastian Vettel</a>.

With his race win at the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix, he also became the youngest driver to win a Grand Prix. 2019 initially remained one of his best seasons in F1. He had to take a leadership role in the team with Daniel Ricciardo departing to Renault. Max Verstappen took 3 race victories and 2 pole positions to bring glory to both Red Bull and an ailing Honda.

[caption id="attachment_2223056" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-2223056 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-10-07T194412Z_27526334_UP1EJA71ITMO9_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-QATAR.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1340" /> Formula One F1 - Qatar Grand Prix - Lusail International Circuit, Lusail, Qatar - October 7, 2023 Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates with his team after winning the championship REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed[/caption]

However, then arrived the 2021 season, which witnessed the best version yet of Verstappen. Verstappen went in level on points with Lewis Hamilton heading into the season finale at Abu Dhabi. Both drivers were on 369.5 points and after a high-tension battle for the championship, the Dutchman ousted his rival, to clinch his first-ever title in F1.

Max Verstappen upped the ante the following season, claiming his 2nd Drivers' Championship in 2022 with 454 points. The 2023 season was Verstappen's most dominant as he clinched a hattrick of Drivers' titles with a record 86.35 win percentage. He won a total of 19 out of the 22 races in the 2023 season.
<h2 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc" style="text-align: center">Max Verstappen: New racing number</h2>
Having won the world championship title in 2021, Verstappen earned the privilege of replacing his previous number, 33, with 1. The rulebook of F1 suggests that any driver that manages to win a title would have the option of sporting #1 over the succeeding season. However, if the driver fails to defend their title that year, they would have to revert to their usual number in the following season.

One might wonder why there hasn't been a driver sporting this prestigious number over all these years. Well, since the hybrid era, only two drivers, apart from Verstappen, have won titles; Hamilton and Rosberg. While the latter retired right after his championship-winning year, denying himself of embracing the king's treatment, Hamilton chose to run with his favorite number, 44, instead.
<h2 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc" style="text-align: center">Max Verstappen: Net Worth 2024</h2>
Naturally, the kind of personality Verstappen is, he always finds himself in the news good or bad. But at the end of the day, Verstappen delivers on the track and Red Bull doesn't want to lose their star driver. The Dutchman is contracted to Red Bull until the end of 2028.

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Despite his young age and relatively short career, his net worth stands at almost <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/race-car-drivers/max-verstappen-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$90 million</a>. However, Verstappen's net worth could shoot up, considering the substantial rise in pay from 2024 amidst the newly signed contract. The Dutchman will receive an <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/brettknight/2023/11/29/formula-1s-highest-paid-drivers-2023/?sh=493528e5463f" target="_blank" rel="noopener">on-track salary</a> of a whopping $70M, including $25M in bonuses. However, as of now, Verstappen's yearly salary stands at $45M.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Max Verstappen's Honors and Achievements</h2>
Formula One Driver's World Championships - 3 (2021, 2022, and 2023)

Formula One Constructor's World Championships - 2 (2022, and 2023)

DHL Fastest Lap Awards - 2 (2022, and 2023)

FIA Pole Trophies - 5 (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2020)

Dutch Sportsman of the Year - 3 (2016, 2021, and 2022)

Lorenzo Bandini Trophy - Won in 2016 for the 2015 Season

Laureus World Sportsman of the Year - 1 (2022)
<h2 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc" style="text-align: center"><b>Max Verstappen: Endorsements</b></h2>
While his annual salary at Red Bull puts him among the top brass of the sport, his fan following is topped only by Lewis Hamilton himself. He has an army of fans who call themselves the Orange Army and are present wearing Orange T-shirts for almost all European races. This popularity makes him very desirable among brands, thus making him one of the most marketable drivers on the grid. His <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.verstappen.com/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">main sponsors</a> are Tag Heuer, Jumbo Supermarkets, Ziggo, Red Bull, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.g-star.com/en_be/shop/men/max_verstappen_collection" target="_blank" rel="noopener">G-Star</a> Raw, and CarNext.com. Verstappen's earnings through endorsements stand at $4 million annually.
<h2 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc" style="text-align: center"><strong>Max Verstappen: Foundations and Charity Work</strong></h2>
Like most F1 drivers, Verstappen has participated in <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://verstappen.com/en/gallerydetail/254" target="_blank" rel="noopener">charity football events</a>. He is also part of the <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.charitystars.com/collection/max-verstappen-en/closed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Charity Stars</a> and <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.sportvideos.tv/max-verstappen-kitz-red-bull-charity-race-2017-f1-and-motogp-stars-on-skis/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">raced in a Red Bull-sponsored charity event in 2017</a>.

In early 2020, Verstappen <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.grandprix.com/news/verstappen-donates-to-koala-fundraiser.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">donated</a> an unspecified amount to a fundraiser as part of aid for Koalas affected by bushfires in Australia.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Max Verstappen's Car Collection</h2>
Max Verstappen boasts of a private car collection worth $6.4million. His prized possession is the $2.7 million hypercar Valkyrie, which Red Bull-Aston Martin jointly developed. He also owns the road-legal version of the James Bond car in the film Spectre - DB11 worth $200,000. His garage houses a couple of Ferrari's as well, which includes the 488 Pista worth $331,000 and the $1.2 million Monza SP2. Additionally, his collection includes the 2018 Vantage ($150,000) and a DBS Superleggera ($360,000). However, his first purchase was a $400,000 Renault R. S. 01. Apart from these beasts, the Dutchman owns a yellow Renault Clio which was gifted to him by his parents.
<h2 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc" style="text-align: center">How to contact Max Verstappen?</h2>
Fans can contact Max Verstappen through a variety of channels, including social media accounts and his official website. Verstappen has an <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/maxverstappen1/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a> and <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/Max33Verstappen?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a> account, which he uses to connect with fans and post regular updates. Verstappen has launched his own online retail store named <a href="https://www.verstappen.com/collections/max-verstappen-33" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Verstappen33</a>, where fans can purchase his official merchandise.

Alternatively, those interested can reach out to Max through his website: <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://verstappen.com/en/contact/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.verstappen.nl/en/contact/</a>
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<tbody>
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<td style="width: 22.1359%">Parents</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">Jos Verstappen and Sophie Kumpen</td>
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<td style="width: 22.1359%">Marital Status</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">Single (In a relationship with Kelly Piquet)</td>
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<tr>
<td style="width: 22.1359%">Team</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">Red Bull Racing</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%">Dutch, Belgian</td>
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<td style="width: 22.1359%">Endorsements</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">Jumbo Supermarkets, Ziggo, G-Star Raw, CarNext.com</td>
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<tr>
<td style="width: 22.1359%">Annual Salary</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">$45 million</td>
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<tr>
<td style="width: 22.1359%">Net worth</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">$90 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 22.1359%">Date of Birth</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">30th September, 1997</td>
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<td style="width: 22.1359%">Height</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">1.81m</td>
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<td style="width: 22.1359%">Ethnicity</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">White</td>
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<td style="width: 22.1359%">Points</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">2586.5 (2023 Abu Dhabi GP)</td>
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<td style="width: 22.1359%">Championships</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">3</td>
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