Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz comes from a racing family; his father, Carlos Sainz Sr is a Rally car driver and recently has won the Dakar rally. Consequently, Sainz Jr was over the moon seeing his father excel in the world of motorsports. The Spanish driver took to Instagram to show how proud he was of his 59-YO father’s achievement. Sainz and his father share a special bond, the kind that unites and benefits them is the world of racing. Hence, it is no surprise to see the Ferrari driver happy that his dad still continues to dominate the world of rally racing. F1 [https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-carlos-sainz-confused-by-his-reputation-in-f1-i-do-not-know-why-there-are-many-who-are-also-going-to-live-near-the-factory-and-spend-hours-similar-to-mine/] CARLOS SAINZ EXPRESSES HIS JOY OF SEEING HIS DAD, SAINZ SR WIN THE DAKAR RALLY Sainz Sr was extremely pleased with himself as he won the Dakar rally, and took to Instagram to express his joy. He wrote, “P1 Stage 3 – Very happy with today’s victory!! First in history with a car with such a drivetrain system and the 40th for me! Congratulations to the whole Audi sport team!!! Now let’s keep fighting!” [via Google Translator] Seeing his father accomplish such a feat, the Spanish driver [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/carlos-sainz/] took to his Instagram story to show how proud he is of his dad. In his Instagram story, Sainz wrote [https://www.instagram.com/stories/carlossainz55/2743954164343336878/?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&utm_medium=share_sheet], “What a LEGEND!!” HOW DID SAINZ COMPARE TO CHARLES LECLERC AT HIS FIRST SEASON AT FERRARI? The Spaniard was replacing four-time world champion, Sebastian Vettel. As a result, Sainz had a lot riding on him when he signed a contract with Ferrari for the 2021 season. Leclerc, on the other hand, has been with the Italian team since 2019 and has achieved critical results. Ferrari F1 drivers during quali at Turkish GP [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-10-09T121056Z_1215844472_UP1EHA90XU627_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-TURKEY.jpg]Formula One F1 – Turkish Grand Prix – Intercity Istanbul Park, Istanbul, Turkey – October 9, 2021 Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jr. during qualifying REUTERS/Umit Bektas The Ferrari driver in Sainz finished fifth in the drivers’ championship with four podiums and 164.5 points. [https://www.skysports.com/f1/drivers/carlos-sainz/results] On the other hand, Leclerc ended the season in seventh place with 159 points after earning two pole positions and one podium. With the 2022 season a few months away, what are your predictions for the Maranello-based squad as they prepare themselves for the upcoming season? Watch Story: From Serena Williams to Chris Hemsworth: Celebrities Lured by the Glitz and Glamor of Monaco [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/f1-wta-tennis-news-from-serena-williams-to-chris-hemsworth-celebrities-lured-by-the-glitz-glamour-of-monaco-gp/] 

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Carlos Sainz 2024: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h2>
Carlos Sainz Jr. is a Spanish racing driver presently driving for Scuderia Ferrari in Formula 1. He is the son of a race driver, Carlos Sainz Sr., who is a two-time World Rally champion. The Spaniard first made headlines when he ended McLaren's podium drought at the 2019 Brazilian Grand Prix. And since then, it has been a dream in F1 for Sainz, thanks to his strong end to the McLaren stint followed by a promising start with Ferrari.

[caption id="attachment_2092562" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-2092562 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-09-03T110052Z_465625726_UP1EJ930ULE2D_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-ITALY.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1356" /> Formula One F1 - Italian Grand Prix - Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, Italy - September 3, 2023 Ferrari's Carlos Sainz Jr. ahead of the Grand Prix REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini[/caption]
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Carlos Sainz: Career Timeline and On-track Achievements</strong></h2>
He made his debut in Formula 1 in 2015 with Toro Rosso alongside Max Verstappen. Since then, he remained within the Red Bull circle for a fairly long time. However, he was recruited by the Renault Formula 1 towards the end of the 2017 season. In the process, he replaced the British driver, Jolyon Palmer, and partnered with Nico Hulkenberg. After a year with the French manufacturer, he joined the McLaren team in 2019. With the Woking squad, Sainz Jr has blossomed and rewarded them with a maiden podium. In 2021, Sainz <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-ferrari-news-i-only-realized-after-signing-carlos-sainz-gives-three-word-update-on-how-his-father-broke-ferrari-contract-news-to-him/">made a dream move to Scuderia Ferrari</a>. Other than that, Sainz Jr. is well known for his consistency.

In 2019, Sainz was the benchmark of consistency. Aside from a tough first three races, he finished in the points in 13 races. This included a five-race point-scoring streak from France to Hungary. His 2019 championship run saw him finish with 96 points and a fine 6th place. In the final race of 2019, he managed to finish ahead of Pierre Gasly to clinch a spot in the Top-6.

At the 2020 Italian Grand Prix, he qualified third behind the dominant Mercedes duo of Hamilton and Bottas. He went on to finish second, his career-best race finish, and the second podium, finishing 0.4 seconds behind race winner Pierre Gasly. 2021 was Sainz's most successful F1 season yet, as the Spaniard secured 4 podiums in total. His first podium under Ferrari arrived in Monaco, followed by Hungary, Sochi, and Abu Dhabi.

Carlos Sainz grabbed his first pole position at the British GP in 2o22. It was his 150th race start, and he managed to convert his pole position into his maiden Formula 1 race victory. Sainz finished 4th in the Spanish GP, which is his best finish in his home Grand Prix. The 2022 season witnessed Sainz finishing on the podium 9 times, which is his career-best for a season. He finished the season in 5th place in the Drivers' Championship with 246 points.

In a season dominated by Max Verstappen and Red Bull, Carlos Sainz was the sole other race winner in the 2023 season. Verstappen and Perez won 21 won of the 22 races, with Sainz's win coming at the Singapore GP. During the first free practice session of the inaugural Las Vegas GP, Sainz hit a loose manhole cover causing damage to his car. Subsequently, he was handed a 10-place grid penalty as Ferrari had to change the damaged components of his car. He finished the season with 200 points, 6 points behind his teammate Charles Leclerc, and 7th in the Drivers' Championship.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Carlos Sainz: Personal Life</h2>
Carlos Sainz is <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-who-is-rebecca-donaldson-the-new-woman-in-carlos-sainzs-life-post-unexpected-breakup-up-with-long-time-gf-isa-hernaez/">currently in a relationship with Rebecca Donaldson</a>. Born in 1995 in Scotland, Rebecca is an entrepreneur and a social media influencer. She is also an athleisure model and has aligned herself with the fitness and wellness industry. Prior to Donaldson, Sainz was in a relationship with Isabel Hernaez. Sainz was reportedly dating the Madrid-born journalist and social media influencer for 7 years. The news of their split came around the 2023 Spanish GP.

<strong>READ MORE: </strong><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/carlos-sainz-what-do-we-know-about-his-love-life-and-girlfriend/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Carlos Sainz: What Do We Know About his Love Life and Girlfriend?</a>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Carlos Sainz: Net Worth</h2>
Carlos Sainz has a net worth of $49 million, as <a href="https://caknowledge.com/carlos-sainz-net-worth-salary/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported by CA Knowledge</a>. In May 2020, Ferrari announced Sainz as Sebastian Vettel's replacement for 2021. The Spaniard teamed up with Charles Leclerc at the Italian outfit. And the number has followed Sainz into Ferrari as well, with the outfit offering Sainz an on-track salary of $8 million without bonuses.

Sainz finished the 2020 season in sixth place in the driver's championship for the second consecutive year. He accumulated 105 points and 6 top-5 finishes, which were both career highs. In April 2022, Sainz extended his partnership with Ferrari until the end of 2024, as his salary is $10M per year.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Carlos Sainz: Car Collection</h2>
The Spaniard has an impressive car collection. His garage boasts supercars from McLaren and Ferrari, which isn't surprising considering those are the teams he has driven for. However, he also owns a Volkswagen GTI worth $ 23,995, which was gifted to him by his parents on his 18th birthday. The two McLarens in his shed are the 600LT and 720s worth $259,000 and $305,000, respectively. The 720s is powered by a 710hp engine and has a top speed of 212mph. Additionally, he is a proud owner of the Ferrari Roma. The $223,000 supercar produces 612hp and has a top speed of 199mph. The crown jewel of Sainz's collection is his $602,000 Ferrari 812 Competizione. Powered by a 6.5 liter V12, the Ferrari 812 Competizione produces 819hp. Sainz has customized the car and has the quote "Smooth Operator" inscribed on it.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Carlos Sainz's Endorsements</strong></h2>
The Spaniard is <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.carlossainz.es/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">sponsored by</a> the beer company Estrella Galicia as a primary sponsor. Other sponsors include McLaren, PlayStation, and Shiseido Men. For the 2019 season, Sainz reportedly earned 3.5 million as a salary. Carlos Sainz won the inaugural Netflix Cup in 2023 wherein he partnered with golfer Justin Thomas.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Carlos Sainz: Charity</strong></h2>
Like most of his contemporaries, Sainz often <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/gallery/formula-1-drivers-charity-football-8042771" target="_blank" rel="noopener">participates</a> in charity football matches.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">How to contact Carlos Sainz?</h2>
Interested parties can reach out to Sainz through his official website. There's a dedicated '<a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.carlossainz.es/en/contact.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact</a>' section that enables people to reach out to the Spaniard.

Alternatively, fans can connect with Sainz via his social media accounts. Carlos is fairly active on <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/carlossainz55" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a> and <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/carlossainz55/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>. Apart from these sources, Sainz also has a <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.facebook.com/Carlossainz55/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a> account and regularly uploads videos on <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1l8_AtyskpHP-weVx47POg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube</a>.
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<td style="width: 110.625px">Parents</td>
<td style="width: 390.281px">Carlos Sainz Sr. and Reyes Vázquez de Castro</td>
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<td style="width: 110.625px">Marital Status</td>
<td style="width: 390.281px">Single (In a relationship with Rebecca Donaldson)</td>
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<td style="width: 110.625px">Team</td>
<td style="width: 390.281px">Ferrari</td>
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<td style="width: 110.625px">Residence</td>
<td style="width: 390.281px">Madrid</td>
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<td style="width: 110.625px">Nationality</td>
<td style="width: 390.281px">Spanish</td>
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<td style="width: 110.625px">Endorsements</td>
<td style="width: 390.281px">Estrella Galicia, McLaren, Shiseido, Playstation</td>
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<td style="width: 110.625px">Annual Salary</td>
<td style="width: 390.281px">$10 million</td>
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<td style="width: 110.625px">Net worth</td>
<td style="width: 390.281px">$49 million</td>
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<td style="width: 110.625px">Date of Birth</td>
<td style="width: 390.281px">1st September, 1994</td>
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<td style="width: 110.625px">Height</td>
<td style="width: 390.281px">1.78m</td>
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<td style="width: 110.625px">Races Won</td>
<td style="width: 390.281px">2</td>
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<td style="width: 110.625px">Points</td>
<td style="width: 390.281px">982.5 (2023 Abu Dhabi GP)</td>
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<td style="width: 110.625px">Podiums</td>
<td style="width: 390.281px">18</td>
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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.

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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.

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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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