At the Turkish Grand Prix, Ferrari picked up 27 points to close the gap for third place. With the championship [https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2020/team.html] decided, there is still an intense battle between Racing Point, McLaren, Renault, and Ferrari. The four teams are within 24 points of each other. First time in the history of Formula 1, the season is ending with three races on consecutive weekends. The season will end with a triple-header – two races in Bahrain and the last one in Abu Dhabi. Ferrari’s sporting director, Laurent Mekies, answered [https://www.ferrari.com/en-EN/formula1/articles/2020-bahrain-grand-prix-preview] a few questions about how this weekend looks for them. Mekies admitted that this reason has been unusually difficult and the team’s performance has been underwhelming. “There’s no denying it’s been really tough. The situation created by the pandemic and the fact our performance was poor at the start of the season made life difficult,” he said. Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc during the race at Turkish Grand Prix 2020 [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2020-11-14T125517Z_208412095_UP1EGBE0ZW50N_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-TURKEY-2.jpg]Formula One F1 – Turkish Grand Prix – Istanbul Park, Istanbul, Turkey – November 14, 2020 Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc in action during qualifying Pool via REUTERS/Ozan Kose MEKIES CLAIMS THIS SEASON HAS MADE FERRARI STRONGER Even though the season has been nothing short of terrible for the team, Mekies believes that there is a silver lining to it. He said, “But everything we have been through has made us strconger, we have not lost our bearings, we never gave up and we always wanted to fight back and improve.” Mekies praised the team for their determination and resilience. He also thanked the fans for their continuous support and belief in the team. The sporting director explained the team’s objective going forward. He said, “Our aim is to carry on making up ground in terms of our performance when compared to those teams we are fighting with this year and that has been on-going for the last five races now,” he further added. With 27 points at the Turkish Grand Prix, Ferrari have pulled right back into the fight for P3. However, Racing Point has shown impressive pace at the Istanbul Park. Meanwhile, the Ferrari drivers will be confident for the triple-header after their result last weekend. The team will look forward to closing the season at the top of the mid-field. Read More – Ferrari ‘Primarily Responsible’ for Sebastian Vettel’s Misery: Schumacher [https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-ferrari-primarily-responsible-for-sebastian-vettels-misery-schumacher/] 

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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>

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<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>

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<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 Tiësto 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>
</tr>
<tr>
<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>
</tr>
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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>
<table>
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<td><b>Wins</b></td>
<td><b>Constructor</b></td>
<td><b>Years</b></td>
</tr>
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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>

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<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 Tiësto 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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<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>Â 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 perÂ <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>Â that will see him at Maranello till the end of the 2024 season.

FromÂ <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 whoppingÂ <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 byÂ <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 byÂ <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 fatherâ€“HervÃ© Leclerc, and former F1 driver Jules Bianchi during his childhood. HervÃ© was a former race car driver himself and competed in Formula 3 during the 80s and 90s. Sadly, the Monegasque lost those close to him in tragic circumstances.

<strong>ALSO READ: </strong><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/everything-there-is-to-know-about-charles-leclercs-family-his-late-father-and-racer-brother/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Everything There is to Know About Charles Leclerc's Family: His Late Father and Racer Brother</a>

His close friend and godfather Jules Bianchi passed away following a heavy crash at the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix. A few years later in 2017, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.autosport.com/f2/news/130319/leclerc-emotional-pole-was-for-late-father" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Leclerc's father passed away</a>Â following a prolonged battle with an undisclosed illness. Later in 2020,Â <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>Â - 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>Â <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>Â 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 toÂ <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 initiativeÂ <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 heÂ <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:Â <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 hisÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/charles_leclerc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>,Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/Charles_Leclerc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>,Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.twitch.tv/charlesleclerc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitch</a>,Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.facebook.com/CharlesLeclercOfficiel" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a>, andÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIzIX1qgW7P3eF6JCk_afCA/featured" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube</a>Â 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 thisÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.charlesleclerc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">link</a>.
<table style="width: 54.0273%">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="width: 22.1359%">Parents</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">HervÃ© Leclerc and Pascale Leclerc</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 22.1359%">Marital Status</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">Single (In a relationship with Alexandra Saint Mleux)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 22.1359%">Team</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">Ferrari</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 22.1359%">Residence</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">Monaco</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 22.1359%">Nationality</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">Monegasque</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 22.1359%">Endorsements</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">Richard Mille, Scuderia Ferrari, Giorgio Armani, Ray-Ban</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 22.1359%">Annual Salary</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">$14 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 22.1359%">Net worth</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">$40 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 22.1359%">Date of Birth</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">16th October, 1997</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 22.1359%">Height</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">1.8m</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 22.1359%">Races Won</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 22.1359%">Points</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">1074 (2023 Abu Dhabi GP)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 22.1359%">Podiums</td>
<td style="width: 76.5049%">30</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
&nbsp;

Charles Leclerc

Charles Leclerc 2024: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements 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 Olivier Beretta,Â who made his debut in 1994. He began to impress everyone right off the bat. Formula One F1 &#8211; Las Vegas Grand Prix &#8211; Las Vegas Strip Circuit, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S &#8211; November 18, 2023 Ferrari&#8217;s Charles Leclerc during the drivers parade before the race Pool via REUTERS/Darron Cummings There were a lot of doubts regarding Ferrari&#8217;s signing for 2019. Many people suspected that he wasn&#8217;t ready and that his much-experienced teammate, Sebastian Vettel, would undermine him on a grand scale. However, he ended up coming out on top, claiming P4 in the Drivers&#8217; Championship ahead of the German. The very next season, despite Ferrari&#8217;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. ALSO READ: Ferrari Confirms Their Future With Charles Leclerc Through a 5-Year Contract and a Fat Pay Cheque Charles Leclerc: Stats and On-track Achievements 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&#8217;s standings after an astounding podium at the season finale in Abu Dhabi. Formula One F1 &#8211; Italian Grand Prix &#8211; Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, Italy &#8211; September 2, 2023. Ferrari&#8217;s Carlos Sainz Jr. celebrates after qualifying in pole position with Ferrari&#8217;s Charles Leclerc. REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini 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&#8217; Championship in 2019. Leclerc also finished in P8 in 2020, as opposed to his teammate&#8217;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&#8217;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&#8217; Championship as well as P2 for Ferrari in the Constructors&#8217; Championship. The 2023 season witnessed a downward trajectory in terms of performance as he finished 5th in the Drivers&#8217; Championship with 206 points, 6 points ahead of his teammate Carlos Sainz who finished 7th. However, it was Sainz who achieved Ferrari&#8217;s only victory in the season. Best Moments of Charles Leclerc One of the most hilarious moments of Leclerc&#8217;s career is his team radio exchange following a shunt at Baku during qualifying in 2019. He yelled, &#8220;I am stupid.&#8221; 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. Charles Leclerc: Net Worth As perÂ Celebrity Net Worth, Charles Leclerc has a Net Worth of $40 million. His performance in his debut season prompted Ferrari to sign him for a massive five-year extensionÂ that will see him at Maranello till the end of the 2024 season. FromÂ $3.5 million in 2019, his salary shot up to a whoppingÂ $10 million per annum, in 2020. The rising trend followed into the 2021 season as well. Forbes reported Leclerc to obtain an on-track salary of $14 million from Ferrari in 2023 and an additional $2 million through bonuses. Charles Leclerc : Endorsements Leclerc is largely backed by Scuderia Ferrari and the Ferrari Driver&#8217;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 byÂ Richard Mille 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 announced his partnership 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&#8217;s partnership with Scuderia Ferrari. In 2022, EA Sports made Leclerc their first-ever F1 ambassador. To buy Leclerc merch online, here&#8217;s the official site owned byÂ F1. Personal life 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&#8217;t possess an abundance of wealth. He had positive influences from his fatherâ€“HervÃ© Leclerc, and former F1 driver Jules Bianchi during his childhood. HervÃ© 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. ALSO READ: Everything There is to Know About Charles Leclerc&#8217;s Family: His Late Father and Racer Brother 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, Leclerc&#8217;s father passed awayÂ following a prolonged battle with an undisclosed illness. Later in 2020,Â his close friend, 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&#8217; mother&#8217;s name is Pascale Leclerc. Charles has 2 siblingsÂ &#8211; 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. ALSO READ&#8211;Â Charles Leclerc: Childhood, Early Struggles, and Relationship with Jules Bianchi Charles previously dated 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 currently in a relationship with Italian social media influencer Alexandra Saint Mleux. Alexandra is a 21-year-old reportedly studying Art History in Paris, France. 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 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&#8217;t related to them in any way. Charles Leclerc: Car Collection Being a Ferrari driver, it doesn&#8217;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. Charles Leclerc: Foundations and Charity Work Leclerc is the brand ambassadorÂ 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&#8217;s talent, she made him the ambassador. In 2019, Leclerc teamed up with Sebastian Vettel toÂ play a football match 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 initiativeÂ raised nearly $70000. Leclerc also donned the role of a part-time delivery partner when heÂ teamed up with the Monaco Red Cross to deliver food and essentials to the elderly in Monaco, during the Coronavirus crisis. Additionally, he has his own Karting company, which he launched to help youngsters through the initial years of struggle and promote racing across the globe. How to contact Charles Leclerc? Being part of the &#8220;new&#8221; 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:Â https://www.charlesleclerc.com Likewise, fans can connect with the Monegasque via hisÂ Instagram,Â Twitter,Â Twitch,Â Facebook, andÂ YouTubeÂ accounts. Leclerc is particularly active on Twitch and even wore one of the most absurd costumes during a live stream &#8211; Banana. To the ones searching for high-quality images of Leclerc to use as wallpapers, check out thisÂ link.  Parents HervÃ© Leclerc and Pascale Leclerc  Marital Status Single (In a relationship with Alexandra Saint Mleux)  Team Ferrari  Residence Monaco  Nationality Monegasque  Endorsements Richard Mille, Scuderia Ferrari, Giorgio Armani, Ray-Ban  Annual Salary $14 million  Net worth $40 million  Date of Birth 16th October, 1997  Height 1.8m  Races Won 5  Points 1074 (2023 Abu Dhabi GP)  Podiums 30  &nbsp;

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<h3><strong>Sebastian Vettel 2022: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</strong></h3>
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel is a 4-time Formula One World Champion. He is among the most likable personalities on the grid. He made his Formula One debut in 2007 in a one-off appearance as a replacement for an injured <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/robert-kubica/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Robert Kubica</a>. The same year saw him join the ranks of the<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/toro-rosso/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Toro Rosso</a> team, effectively replacing Scott Speed. In 2008, he took his first victory, which still stands as the team's only race victory. In 2009, he graduated to Red Bull F1 and stayed with the team until the end of 2014, before moving to Ferrari. His Red Bull stint saw him scale four back-to-back championships between 2010 and 2013.

Back in his Red Bull days, Sebastian Vettel's helmet game was on another level. While the FIA has repealed its controversial helmet change rule, Vettel would turn up to Grand Prix events with some of the coolest lids on the grid.

Most recently, his iconic white helmet with German stripes is easily recognizable and has become a classic helmet design on the grid.

<strong>READ MORE-</strong> <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/what-are-the-top-5-helmet-designs-of-sebastian-vettel/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="internal">What are the Top 5 Helmet Designs of Sebastian Vettel</a>

[caption id="attachment_506733" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-506733" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210107180724/GettyImages-1191221386.jpg" alt="Sebastian Vettel in the Red Team" width="1920" height="1358" /> ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 01: Sebastian Vettel of Germany and Ferrari walks to the drivers parade before the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on December 01, 2019 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h3><strong>Sebastian Vettel: On-track Achievements</strong></h3>
His 2008 race victory in Monza and further progress at an early age ensured that he has a lot of records to his name. Sebastian Vettel is the youngest driver to score a pole position, a race victory, a double (pole + race), and a triple (pole + race + fastest lap). His 13 race victories in 2013 and 15 pole positions in 2011, still stand as the highest race victories and pole positions in a season, respectively.

While he holds a long list of accolades in Formula 1, Sebastian Vettel is also one of the wittiest drivers on the grid. His perfectly timed quips and witty jabs during team radio messages and interviews have become a big hit among the fans.

<strong>READ MORE-</strong><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/what-are-the-best-quotes-of-sebastian-vettel/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="internal">What are the Best Quotes of Sebastian Vettel?</a>
<h3>Sebastian Vettel: Net Worth 2022</h3>
His contract with Ferrari in 2020 put his annual <a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/sebastian-vettel/#4373508e53f2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">salary</a> to $36.3 million along with bonuses, making him one of the richest drivers on the F1 grid. The length of his contract ran till the end of 2020. He's driven for two very rich teams: Red Bull with their massive budget and Ferrari with their legacy, ensuring his lifetime earnings at <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/race-car-drivers/sebastian-vettel-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">$140 million</a>.

Further, he signed a contract with Aston Martin for the 2021 season. The fact that Aston Martin is a mid-field outfit forced Vettel in obliging to a massive pay-cut. The German is reportedly receiving a salary of $15M, without bonuses. Nevertheless, Vettel is still the 5th highest <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/brettknight/2021/07/22/formula-1-highest-paid-drivers-hamilton-verstappen/?sh=e868db011828" target="_blank" rel="noopener">paid</a> driver on the grid in 2021, just behind his predecessor, Sergio Perez. As of 2022, Vettel will receive a salary of $13M from Aston Martin.
<h3><strong>Sebastian Vettel: Ferrari journey and contract</strong></h3>
However, his Ferrari stint wasn't nearly as successful. Joining the team in early 2015, Vettel was the guiding light that Ferrari needed after a dismal 2014 season. One could argue that Vettel resurrected Ferrari in the turbo-hybrid era of Formula 1.

Despite getting off to a positive start, Sebastian's Ferrari journey was full of ups and downs. He endured a difficult season in 2016 - scoring no wins and driving a car that wasn't very competitive.

However, things changed in 2017. The SF70h was more than a match for the Mercedes W08 and for the first time in the turbo-hybrid era, Ferrari could challenge Mercedes for the Championship.

While Ferrari and Vettel made good progress in the first half of 2017, the quest to end Mercedes' domination fizzled in the latter half of the season. Mercedes made a big step up in car development. Furthermore, a series of reliability issues and driver mistakes effectively ended the Scuderia's hopes of Championship that year.

But the team went back to the drawing board of developed a monster of a car for the 2018 season. The SF71h seemed destined to put an end to Mercedes's winning streak, but a sequence of driver errors meant it was not to be.

[caption id="attachment_506721" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-506721" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210107180320/GettyImages-1180720765.jpg" alt="Sebastian Vettel in Scuderia Ferrari" width="1920" height="1280" /> SUZUKA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 13: Pole position qualifier Sebastian Vettel of Germany and Ferrari celebrates in parc ferme during qualifying for the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on October 13, 2019 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Charles Coates/Getty Images)[/caption]

Vettel came agonizingly close to clinching his first Championship with Ferrari in 2018, but his campaign fell apart towards the end of the season.

2019 was a difficult season for the German driver. Vettel had to put up with a younger, much faster teammate in Charles Leclerc while racing in a car that was uncompetitive and unsuited to his driving style. Scoring only a single win, Sebastian ended the season fifth in the Drivers' Championship.

The equation between Vettel and teammate <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/charles-leclerc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Charles Leclerc</a> gave the team enough trouble.

The 2020 season was put on hold due to COVID-19 but Vettel dropped a bombshell regarding his future at Ferrari. Sebastian Vettel officially announced that he and Ferrari would not be renewing their contract for 2021 and beyond. At the end of the  2020 season, Vettel and Ferrari parted ways.

Despite the failed quest with Ferrari, Vettel can look back at his time with the Reds with pride. The German currently sits third in the list of all-time wins for the Scuderia. Only behind F1 legends - Michael Schumacher and Niki Lauda. So far, Vettel has scored 57 Pole Positions and clinched 53 wins in his F1 career.

While it looked like Vettel might announce his retirement following the 2020 season, what arrived was rather a surprising announcement from the returning F1 team, Aston Martin. The British outfit announced Vettel as a part of their driver's line-up for 2021 replacing Sergio Perez.

In September 2021, Aston Martin affirmed that Vettel's contract had the option of extending his presence by another year. Hence, the team decided to stick with the German at least until the end of 2022.
<h3>Best Moments of Sebastian Vettel</h3>
<h4><strong>Foundations and Charity Work</strong></h4>
Sebastian Vettel supports two main charities, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIMfiaqeHJg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Champions for Charity</a> and <a href="https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&amp;sl=de&amp;u=https://www.unitedcharity.de/Prominente/Sebastian-Vettel&amp;prev=search&amp;pto=aue" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">United Charity</a>. His support is mainly focused on children's welfare and also sports.

Sebastian Vettel often <a 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 noreferrer">competes</a> in charity football matches to raise money for various charitable organizations.

Vettel has donated to the 'Grace P Kelly Association' - a German organization that aids children affected by cancer.

In early 2019, Vettel teamed up with teammates Charles Leclerc and star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo in a charity football match for the Piedmontese Foundation for Cancer Research and for the Telethon Foundation.

Since 2020, Vettel has been working with BioBienenApfel, a company striving to raise awareness on the importance of bees' existence in the eco-system. Ahead of the Austrian GP 2021, Vettel, along with a group of kids, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-heartwarming-sebastian-vettel-comes-to-rescue-of-environment-with-bee-hotel-ahead-of-austrian-gp/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">built a hotel for bees</a> in the middle of an open field in Spielberg.

Later following the British Grand Prix, Vettel collected garbage from the stands left behind by the spectators. He further carried the waste to a waste incineration plant to raise awareness on recycling waste.

<strong>Read More - </strong><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-heres-how-sebastian-vettel-followed-up-his-litter-collection-drive-at-silverstone/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Here’s How Sebastian Vettel Followed Up His Litter Collection Drive at Silverstone</a>
<h3>Sebastian Vettel: Personal life</h3>
Sebastian Vettel prefers keeping his personal life away from all the glitz and glamor of F1. Nobody knows a lot about his private life, but there are a few details.

The 33-year-old <a href="https://www.espn.in/f1/story/_/id/27015385/french-grand-prix-diary-kimi-wears-headphones-to-talk-people" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">married</a> his childhood friend Hanna Prater in 2019. He has 3 kids - <a href="https://www.welt.de/sport/formel1/article122767788/Sebastian-Vettel-wird-zum-ersten-Mal-Vater.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Emilie</a>, Mathilda, and a son <a href="https://f1i.com/news/362905-vettel-excused-from-media-day-following-birth-of-third-child.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">born</a> in November 2019.

The 4-time World Champion lives in a medieval-style farmhouse in Thurgau, Switzerland. Vettel isn't one to splurge on flashy mansions, but his <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/sebastian-vettel-everything-there-is-to-know-about-his-luxurious-house/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">house</a> is impressive nonetheless!

<strong>READ MORE-</strong> <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/sebastian-vettel-everything-we-know-about-his-wife-hannah-prater-his-daughters-and-personal-life-f1-news/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="internal">Sebastian Vettel: Everything We Know About His Wife Hannah Prater, His Daughters and Personal Life</a>

While he races some of the fastest cars on track, he prefers two wheels off the track. The German driver has an enviable vintage motorcycle collection and often arrives at circuits on one of his cool bikes. However, he also owns a very cool car collection which, funnily enough, includes a Mercedes.

<strong>READ MORE- </strong><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/a-long-list-of-cars-and-bikes-owned-by-ferrari-f1-driver-sebastian-vettel/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="internal">A Long List of Cars and Bikes Owned by Ferrari F1 Driver Sebastian Vettel</a>

[caption id="attachment_506719" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-506719" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210107180250/GettyImages-1164726106.jpg" alt="Sebastian Vettel in Red Attire, for Scuderia Ferrari." width="1920" height="1169" /> HOCKENHEIM, GERMANY - JULY 28: Second placed Sebastian Vettel of Germany and Ferrari celebrates on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Germany at Hockenheimring on July 28, 2019 in Hockenheim, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h4><b>Sebastian Vettel’s Endorsements</b></h4>
He is <a href="https://www.sportskeeda.com/f1/sebastian-vettal-net-worth" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">endorsed</a> by the likes of watch brand, Casio, car manufacturer Infiniti, car petroleum brand Shell &amp; clothing brand<a href="https://www.pepejeans.com/en_gb/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Pepe Jeans</a>. The German driver is <a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/sebastian-vettel/#4c135ace53f2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">reportedly worth</a> $300,000 in endorsements alone.
<h4><strong>How to contact Sebastian Vettel</strong></h4>
Sebastian Vettel prefers staying away from the limelight and likes keeping his personal life, well, personal!

Vettel is the only driver on the 2021 grid not to have a social media account. But don't get your hopes up because the German's <a href="https://f1i.com/news/326225-vettel-reveals-why-hes-no-fan-of-social-media.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">made it clear</a> that he has no intention of joining Instagram, Twitter, or any other social network.

However, that doesn't mean Sebastian's completely disconnected from his fans. On the contrary, Vettel enjoys reading and responding to fan mail and queries.

Those interested can contact Sebastian Vettel either by writing a letter the old-fashioned way or emailing Seb. Vettel has his own official website at sebastianvettel.de, which provides details on reaching out to the 4-time World Champion.

Interested parties can email Vettel at mail@sebastianvettel.com

Or write to him at

P.O. Box 2016
Kreuzlingen 1
SWITZERLAND
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<td>Age</td>
<td>33</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Marital Status</td>
<td>Married</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Spouse</td>
<td>Hanna Prater</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Residence</td>
<td>Thurgau, Switzerland</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nationality</td>
<td>German</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Endorsements</td>
<td>Casio, Infiniti, Pepe Jeans</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Championships</td>
<td>4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Annual Salary</td>
<td>$36 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Net Worth</td>
<td>$140 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Endorsements</td>
<td>$300K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Birthday</td>
<td>3rd July</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Height</td>
<td>1.75m</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ethnicity</td>
<td>White</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kids</td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cars</td>
<td>Ferrari F40, Ferrari California T, Mercedes Benz SL-65 AMG, MINI Countryman, Infiniti FX</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Career points</td>
<td>3018</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel 2022: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Ferrari&#8217;s Sebastian Vettel is a 4-time Formula One World Champion. He is among the most likable personalities on the grid. He made his Formula One debut in 2007 in a one-off appearance as a replacement for an injured Robert Kubica. The same year saw him join the ranks of the Toro Rosso team, effectively replacing Scott Speed. In 2008, he took his first victory, which still stands as the team&#8217;s only race victory. In 2009, he graduated to Red Bull F1 and stayed with the team until the end of 2014, before moving to Ferrari. His Red Bull stint saw him scale four back-to-back championships between 2010 and 2013. Back in his Red Bull days, Sebastian Vettel&#8217;s helmet game was on another level. While the FIA has repealed its controversial helmet change rule, Vettel would turn up to Grand Prix events with some of the coolest lids on the grid. Most recently, his iconic white helmet with German stripes is easily recognizable and has become a classic helmet design on the grid. READ MORE- What are the Top 5 Helmet Designs of Sebastian Vettel ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES &#8211; DECEMBER 01: Sebastian Vettel of Germany and Ferrari walks to the drivers parade before the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on December 01, 2019 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) Sebastian Vettel: On-track Achievements His 2008 race victory in Monza and further progress at an early age ensured that he has a lot of records to his name. Sebastian Vettel is the youngest driver to score a pole position, a race victory, a double (pole + race), and a triple (pole + race + fastest lap). His 13 race victories in 2013 and 15 pole positions in 2011, still stand as the highest race victories and pole positions in a season, respectively. While he holds a long list of accolades in Formula 1, Sebastian Vettel is also one of the wittiest drivers on the grid. His perfectly timed quips and witty jabs during team radio messages and interviews have become a big hit among the fans. READ MORE-What are the Best Quotes of Sebastian Vettel? Sebastian Vettel: Net Worth 2022 His contract with Ferrari in 2020 put his annual salary to $36.3 million along with bonuses, making him one of the richest drivers on the F1 grid. The length of his contract ran till the end of 2020. He&#8217;s driven for two very rich teams: Red Bull with their massive budget and Ferrari with their legacy, ensuring his lifetime earnings at $140 million. Further, he signed a contract with Aston Martin for the 2021 season. The fact that Aston Martin is a mid-field outfit forced Vettel in obliging to a massive pay-cut. The German is reportedly receiving a salary of $15M, without bonuses. Nevertheless, Vettel is still the 5th highest paid driver on the grid in 2021, just behind his predecessor, Sergio Perez. As of 2022, Vettel will receive a salary of $13M from Aston Martin. Sebastian Vettel: Ferrari journey and contract However, his Ferrari stint wasn&#8217;t nearly as successful. Joining the team in early 2015, Vettel was the guiding light that Ferrari needed after a dismal 2014 season. One could argue that Vettel resurrected Ferrari in the turbo-hybrid era of Formula 1. Despite getting off to a positive start, Sebastian&#8217;s Ferrari journey was full of ups and downs. He endured a difficult season in 2016 &#8211; scoring no wins and driving a car that wasn&#8217;t very competitive. However, things changed in 2017. The SF70h was more than a match for the Mercedes W08 and for the first time in the turbo-hybrid era, Ferrari could challenge Mercedes for the Championship. While Ferrari and Vettel made good progress in the first half of 2017, the quest to end Mercedes&#8217; domination fizzled in the latter half of the season. Mercedes made a big step up in car development. Furthermore, a series of reliability issues and driver mistakes effectively ended the Scuderia&#8217;s hopes of Championship that year. But the team went back to the drawing board of developed a monster of a car for the 2018 season. The SF71h seemed destined to put an end to Mercedes&#8217;s winning streak, but a sequence of driver errors meant it was not to be. SUZUKA, JAPAN &#8211; OCTOBER 13: Pole position qualifier Sebastian Vettel of Germany and Ferrari celebrates in parc ferme during qualifying for the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on October 13, 2019 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Charles Coates/Getty Images) Vettel came agonizingly close to clinching his first Championship with Ferrari in 2018, but his campaign fell apart towards the end of the season. 2019 was a difficult season for the German driver. Vettel had to put up with a younger, much faster teammate in Charles Leclerc while racing in a car that was uncompetitive and unsuited to his driving style. Scoring only a single win, Sebastian ended the season fifth in the Drivers&#8217; Championship. The equation between Vettel and teammate Charles Leclerc gave the team enough trouble. The 2020 season was put on hold due to COVID-19 but Vettel dropped a bombshell regarding his future at Ferrari. Sebastian Vettel officially announced that he and Ferrari would not be renewing their contract for 2021 and beyond. At the end of the  2020 season, Vettel and Ferrari parted ways. Despite the failed quest with Ferrari, Vettel can look back at his time with the Reds with pride. The German currently sits third in the list of all-time wins for the Scuderia. Only behind F1 legends &#8211; Michael Schumacher and Niki Lauda. So far, Vettel has scored 57 Pole Positions and clinched 53 wins in his F1 career. While it looked like Vettel might announce his retirement following the 2020 season, what arrived was rather a surprising announcement from the returning F1 team, Aston Martin. The British outfit announced Vettel as a part of their driver&#8217;s line-up for 2021 replacing Sergio Perez. In September 2021, Aston Martin affirmed that Vettel&#8217;s contract had the option of extending his presence by another year. Hence, the team decided to stick with the German at least until the end of 2022. Best Moments of Sebastian Vettel Foundations and Charity Work Sebastian Vettel supports two main charities, Champions for Charity and United Charity. His support is mainly focused on children&#8217;s welfare and also sports. Sebastian Vettel often competes in charity football matches to raise money for various charitable organizations. Vettel has donated to the &#8216;Grace P Kelly Association&#8217; &#8211; a German organization that aids children affected by cancer. In early 2019, Vettel teamed up with teammates Charles Leclerc and star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo in a charity football match for the Piedmontese Foundation for Cancer Research and for the Telethon Foundation. Since 2020, Vettel has been working with BioBienenApfel, a company striving to raise awareness on the importance of bees&#8217; existence in the eco-system. Ahead of the Austrian GP 2021, Vettel, along with a group of kids, built a hotel for bees in the middle of an open field in Spielberg. Later following the British Grand Prix, Vettel collected garbage from the stands left behind by the spectators. He further carried the waste to a waste incineration plant to raise awareness on recycling waste. Read More &#8211; Here’s How Sebastian Vettel Followed Up His Litter Collection Drive at Silverstone Sebastian Vettel: Personal life Sebastian Vettel prefers keeping his personal life away from all the glitz and glamor of F1. Nobody knows a lot about his private life, but there are a few details. The 33-year-old married his childhood friend Hanna Prater in 2019. He has 3 kids &#8211; Emilie, Mathilda, and a son born in November 2019. The 4-time World Champion lives in a medieval-style farmhouse in Thurgau, Switzerland. Vettel isn&#8217;t one to splurge on flashy mansions, but his house is impressive nonetheless! READ MORE- Sebastian Vettel: Everything We Know About His Wife Hannah Prater, His Daughters and Personal Life While he races some of the fastest cars on track, he prefers two wheels off the track. The German driver has an enviable vintage motorcycle collection and often arrives at circuits on one of his cool bikes. However, he also owns a very cool car collection which, funnily enough, includes a Mercedes. READ MORE- A Long List of Cars and Bikes Owned by Ferrari F1 Driver Sebastian Vettel HOCKENHEIM, GERMANY &#8211; JULY 28: Second placed Sebastian Vettel of Germany and Ferrari celebrates on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Germany at Hockenheimring on July 28, 2019 in Hockenheim, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images) Sebastian Vettel’s Endorsements He is endorsed by the likes of watch brand, Casio, car manufacturer Infiniti, car petroleum brand Shell &amp; clothing brand Pepe Jeans. The German driver is reportedly worth $300,000 in endorsements alone. How to contact Sebastian Vettel Sebastian Vettel prefers staying away from the limelight and likes keeping his personal life, well, personal! Vettel is the only driver on the 2021 grid not to have a social media account. But don&#8217;t get your hopes up because the German&#8217;s made it clear that he has no intention of joining Instagram, Twitter, or any other social network. However, that doesn&#8217;t mean Sebastian&#8217;s completely disconnected from his fans. On the contrary, Vettel enjoys reading and responding to fan mail and queries. Those interested can contact Sebastian Vettel either by writing a letter the old-fashioned way or emailing Seb. Vettel has his own official website at sebastianvettel.de, which provides details on reaching out to the 4-time World Champion. Interested parties can email Vettel at mail@sebastianvettel.com Or write to him at P.O. Box 2016 Kreuzlingen 1 SWITZERLAND  Age 33  Marital Status Married  Spouse Hanna Prater  Residence Thurgau, Switzerland  Nationality German  Endorsements Casio, Infiniti, Pepe Jeans  Championships 4  Annual Salary $36 million  Net Worth $140 million  Endorsements $300K  Birthday 3rd July  Height 1.75m  Ethnicity White  Kids 3  Cars Ferrari F40, Ferrari California T, Mercedes Benz SL-65 AMG, MINI Countryman, Infiniti FX  Career points 3018

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