https://www.scmp.com/rss/512634/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Charles Leclerc’s star status (and bank balance) has been steadily on the rise since he began karting at the tender age of eight. By his 19th birthday he had entered the Formula One line-up and his dream came true when he joined the Ferrari F1 team in 2019. Since then, he has won five Grand Prixes and stood atop 19 podiums. However, the Monegasque has been having a tough time this season ­– after leading the 2022 Drivers Championship for the first five races, he is now practically out of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3191962/charles-leclercs-super-rich-luxury-lifestyle-f1-driver?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3191962/charles-leclercs-super-rich-luxury-lifestyle-f1-driver?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 09 Sep 2022 17:00:25 +0000 With eight Grand Prix wins and 32 podiums under his belt, Australian Daniel Ricciardo has proven his talents in the F1 paddock. After five years with Red Bull Racing, he signed a two-year contract with Renault for US$50 million – which pushed him into Forbes’ top 50 highest paid sportspeople in 2020 – before surprising many by moving to McLaren for a marginally more modest US$15 million per year. Despite struggling to make his mark with McLaren, and amid rumours his contract may end early, the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3187838/daniel-ricciardo-or-rich-iardo-formula-ones-fashion-mad?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3187838/daniel-ricciardo-or-rich-iardo-formula-ones-fashion-mad?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Aug 2022 21:00:10 +0000 With 53 Grand Prix titles and four F1 World Championships to his name, Sebastian Vettel has built himself a powerful platform (or podium) from which he can spread awareness and enact real change. Despite a somewhat underwhelming 2022 season so far, the Aston Martin driver is increasingly making headlines for his bold messaging and strong stance on issues from environmental degradation to human rights. In keeping with his race number, we look at five causes close to Vettel’s heart. Sometimes the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3184595/saint-seb-5-times-sebastian-vettel-proved-hes-nicest-guy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3184595/saint-seb-5-times-sebastian-vettel-proved-hes-nicest-guy?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 10 Jul 2022 10:00:23 +0000 After his first season driving for the Mercedes team, George Russell clearly has a bright future ahead of him and looks set to rake in many millions both on and off the track. He already has a growing collection of expensive cars, bikes and high-end watches, and like other drivers before him, has his sights set on a move to Monaco. In the first eight races of the year, Russell has finished fifth or better and has crossed the finish line ahead of his teammate and seven-time world champion Lewis... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3182116/luxury-life-formula-ones-george-russell-how-mercedes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3182116/luxury-life-formula-ones-george-russell-how-mercedes?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 18 Jun 2022 02:00:27 +0000 Max Verstappen’s Formula One career began before he was legally old enough to drive in certain countries. He was the youngest F1 driver at 17, the youngest Grand Prix winner at 18, and Netherlands’ first World Champion at 24. During this time, he has amassed a small fortune through salaries, bonuses and sponsorships. According to Forbes, Verstappen was the second-best-paid driver behind Lewis Hamilton and the 27th highest-earning sportsman in 2021, raking in a comfortable US$42.5... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3178809/inside-max-verstappens-lavish-lifestyle-f1-world-champion?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3178809/inside-max-verstappens-lavish-lifestyle-f1-world-champion?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 May 2022 02:00:21 +0000