The $125,000 Richard Mille Charles Leclerc Wore to Interlagos After Becoming a Father

Charles Leclerc arrived at the São Paulo GP paddock a day late, owing to the birth of his baby daughter, Bianca. But when the Monegasque did arrive, he made sure to turn the heads of everyone, thanks to a six-figure Richard Mille timepiece on his wrist. The Ferrari driver wore an RM 33-02 in Carbon TPT and Rose Gold with a market price of about $125,000 in the Brazil paddock.

Notably, the RM 33-02 was limited to only 140 pieces when it originally launched, and was roughly worth $145,000 at the time. But what makes the watch truly special is the fact that its design strays far from the brand’s usual design philosophy.

Instead of featuring Richard Mille’s barrel-shaped case, the RM 33-02 has a round case built from layers of carbon fiber and features a platinum rotor.

Leclerc has been a Richard Mille ambassador for several years now, with the brand supporting him since his karting days 15 years ago. The brand’s owner, Richard Mille, has stated in the past that he has closely followed Leclerc’s journey since his early days in racing. The Monegasque driver’s lap times and “speedy qualifiers” attracted Mille’s attention and convinced him to support the talent.

Charles Leclerc Has His Own Richard Mille Design

Having won his first race in two years at the 2026 British Grand Prix, Leclerc decided to turn up the style in Silverstone with something special. The 29-year-old hoisted the winner’s trophy while wearing a watch he created with Richard Mille.

Released in May 2025, the timepiece in the spotlight is based on the RM 72-01 flyback chronograph that originally came out in 2020. However, in honor of the Ferrari driver, the timepiece offers fresh aesthetics that are unique to him.

The case features a 40mm tonneau shape in the watchmaker’s signature Quartz TPT. A red-and-white colorway encompasses the entire case, as well as the skeletonized dial, taking inspiration from the Monaco flag. Pops of red on the chronograph counters the white across the bridges, with a black crown providing a stark contrast to the entire watch.

Named the ‘RM 72-01 Charles Leclerc,’ the watch was limited to just 150 pieces upon release with an original MRP of $300,000. However, the price of the watch has since gone up, with secondary markets listing the timepiece for around $700,000.

Charles Leclerc’s Wrist Game Is As Good as It Gets

As a Richard Mille ambassador, it is hardly a surprise that the No. 16 driver has a soft spot for the timepieces from the house of the luxury watchmaker. Apart from the RM 33-02 and the 72-01 ‘CL,’ he also owns the classic 72-01, which Leclerc wore to his wedding with Alexandra Mleux. The watch was the first-ever flyback chrono developed entirely in-house by Richard Mille, and it is hardly a surprise that the watch is a special placeholder in Leclerc’s collection.

Leclerc also owns the RM 67-02, which is a sports watch, built with athletes in mind. Weighing just 32 grams, the watch features a 50-hour power reserve and a textile strap that prioritizes everyday wear. Two more RM watches – the 033 Ultra-thin and the 35-03 Rafael Nadal are also part of the Monegasque’s collection as he continues to represent Richard Mille as an ambassador.

And apart from the usual suspects, Leclerc also owns a Hublot Class Fusin Aerofusion Chronograph Orlinski King Gold Pave. Designed in collaboration with pop artist Richard Orlinski, the watch features a 45mm King Gold case crafted from Hublot’s gold alloy. Diamonds and a rubber strap add to the charm of the watch, with a skeletonized dial delivering a bold and technical look.

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