October 10, 2024, 12:25 pm | Read time: 5 minutes
During Euro 2024, we introduced you to soccer players worth watching. So it’s only fair that we also introduce you to Formula 1 drivers who cut a fine figure away from the racetrack. The US Grand Prix starts on October 20, and it’s definitely worth a look!
During the race, Formula 1 drivers sit with laser focus in their cockpits, completing lap after lap. In the pit lane, we see them in their full-body racing suits. It’s no surprise that Formula 1 drivers might not be on everyone’s radar. STYLEBOOK believes overlooking these sportsmen is a big oversight, especially when the US Grand Prix starts on October 20, 2024 – it’s an event not to be missed!
Charles Leclerc
Monegasque racing driver Charles Marc Hervé Perceval Leclerc achieved his best overall result in Formula 1 in the 2022 season when he finished runner-up in the world championship with three wins. After that, things did not go so well for him for the next two years, but he was able to win the Monaco Grand Prix and the Italian Grand Prix in the 2024 season.
His girlfriend, Alexandra Saint Mleux, frequently joins him on the sidelines of the racetrack. Also deserving of attention is Leclerc’s charming dachshund, Leo, who is a familiar face at his races. When Charles is not racing around the tracks, he travels a lot and is also interested in fashion.
Carlos Sainz junior
While Carlos Sainz junior’s full name is a mouthful—Carlos Sainz Vázquez de Castro Cenamor Rincón Rebollo Virto Moreno de Aranda Don Per Urrielagoiria Pérez del Pulga—he’s known simply as Carlos Sainz junior to the public. He was born with a talent and a love of motor racing, as he is the son of two-time world rally champion Carlos Sainz senior.
In addition to racing, the Formula 1 driver is also interested in other sports and regularly rides his racing bike. In addition to Spanish and English, he also speaks fluent Italian. He is currently dating Rebecca Donaldson, a name that might ring a bell for followers of the Kardashian universe. She was previously, at least briefly, with Scott Disick, Kourtney Kardashian‘s ex-partner.
Alexander Albon
Alexander Albon was born in London and is the son of British racing driver Nigel Albon. He has Thai roots on his mother’s side and holds both British and Thai citizenship. In racing, he competes under the Thai flag. He made his debut as a Formula 1 driver in 2019 but had to give up his position after a mixed season and was demoted to test and development driver. In 2022, he returned to Formula 1 with Williams Racing. In the 2023 season, he was able to fight regularly in the midfield with Williams and scored several points finishes.
Albon is a devout Buddhist and actively practices his faith. Off the track, he’s celebrated for his grounded and humble nature, often spending his free time with his girlfriend, Chinese professional golfer Lily Muni He. The couple are often seen together at major sporting events, and Muni He regularly accompanies Albon to Formula 1 races while he supports her at her golf tournaments.
Max Verstappen
Is sporting talent hereditary? Apparently, it is for Max Verstappen. He comes from a motorsport family. His father, Jos Verstappen, was a Formula 1 driver himself, and his mother, Sophie Kumpen, was a kart driver. Max Verstappen made his Formula 1 debut at the age of just 17 at the 2015 Australian Grand Prix for the Toro Rosso team, making him the youngest driver ever to compete in Formula 1. Due to his numerous victories and successes, Verstappen is often compared to the greatest drivers in Formula 1 history. His third consecutive Formula 1 world championship title followed in 2023.
In his private life, Max Verstappen is in a relationship with German-born Brazilian Kelly Piquet. She is the daughter of former Formula 1 driver and three-time world champion Nelson Piquet.
Pierre Gasly
Pierre Gasly, who debuted in Formula 1 in 2017, hails from a family passionate about sports. His grandfather and father were both active in motorsport, which shaped his passion for racing. Pierre Gasly was a close friend of the late Formula 2 driver Anthoine Hubert, who was killed in an accident in 2019. He dedicates many of his successes to his late friend.
When not competing himself, Pierre Gasly enjoys being a spectator to other sports. He is a welcome guest at Wimbledon and other tennis events. At these events, he’s often spotted looking stylish alongside his Portuguese model girlfriend, Kika Cerqueira Gomes.
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Franco Colapinto
Franco Colapinto is considered one of the most promising talents from South America and has only been a Formula 1 driver since 2024. Colapinto finished 12th in his first Formula 1 race, the 2024 Italian Grand Prix. The 21-year-old is known for his aggressiveness on the track, coupled with a high level of racing intelligence. Colapinto is just at the starting line of his career. He is already being hailed as the successor to legends such as Juan Manuel Fangio, especially in his home country of Argentina.
Colapinto’s romantic endeavors are also drawing attention while he rekindles his relationship with model Estelle Manning. After the break-up, she switched camps and briefly cheered on Formula 1 driver Oliver Bearman. After a brief pit stop, the relationship broke up, and Estelle and Franco got back together.