Who Are Charles Leclerc’s Parents and What Do They Do?

Charles Leclerc is one name on the grid that oozes class and wealth. However, the Ferrari driver has denied coming from massive riches. Although born in one of the richest principalities in the world, he comes from humble beginnings and it was Ferrari’s driver program that helped him reach F1.

Leclerc is the son of late Herve Leclerc and Pascale. Charles’s father was a former F3 driver in the ’80s and ’90s. He was also a well-known name around the karting scene. He was instrumental in setting Charles up for a career in racing. Herve passed away in 2017 at the age of 54 after a long-standing illness.

Although not much is known about Leclerc’s mother, sources show that she is a hairdresser. She has been spotted trackside, supporting her son on multiple occasions.

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Despite coming from humble beginnings, Leclerc has gone on to accumulate a great wealth of his own after spending 4 seasons at the top of the motor sporting pyramid. The Monegasque has not only carved his own niche in F1’s illustrious history but also made some big bucks along with it.

Charles Leclerc sponsorships and net worth 2022

Charles Leclerc is one of the most marketable F1 drivers on the grid. His looks, paired with the fact that he is a Ferrari driver, has added appeal to companies. Although he already earns a pretty penny from Ferrari through his latest contract worth around $11 million a year, he still has companies lining up for endorsements.

Leclerc has been closely affiliated with luxury watch manufacturer Richard Mille since his childhood. The company saw potential in him and invested at an early age.

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He has also signed a deal with fashion giants Giorgio Armani, featuring in multiple campaigns for them already. Over time, he has garnered a net worth of around $11 million. This figure will only rise as the years go by and as Leclerc continues his stellar performances on the track.