Charles Leclerc has caused a big stir in the Formula 1 world after he pipped both Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen to the top spot of the podium at the Bahrain Grand Prix.Followed in second by his teammate Carlos Sainz, the man from Monaco has put forward a serious statement that Ferrari is back to its best and means business.The 24-year-old has entered 82 races in his life and had already picked up two race wins and 13 podiums before his success in Bahrain.
He, Sainz and Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto will now hope that this latest victory will signal a new era for The Prancing Horse and the Tifosi.But not only is Leclerc insanely fast, as a key member of the group of young drivers now coming of age in Formula 1, he is also one of the most stylish thanks to his sponsorship, birthplace and the team he calls home.According to Celebrity Net Worth, Charles Leclerc has amassed a sizeable fortune of around £9.1 million.His huge fortune comes as little surprise - as a driver for Ferrari, he is the face of one of the most desirable and luxurious motoring brands out there.Leclerc has a sponsorship deal with luxury watchmaker Richard Mille, a deal he has had since the early days of his career.In 2020, Leclerc announced a new deal with Italian fashion firm Giorgio Armani, becoming an ambassador for the house’s Made to Measure Line.On top of his undoubtedly lucrative sponsorship deals, Leclerc is also thought to pull in a hefty salary.
Forbes predicts that the Monegasque raked in a whopping £9.1m for on-track earnings in 2021, making him the sixth-highest earner on the grid that season.
While other drivers earned big chunks of their annual earnings through bonuses, however, Leclerc seems to have got all of his cash through.
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