Bienvenue dans la famille, Charles!
PUMA Welcomes Formula 1 Star Charles Leclerc to the Family 🏎️🔥
October 11, 2024PUMA Welcomes Formula 1 Star Charles Leclerc to the Family 🏎️🔥
October 11, 2024We are thrilled to announce that Charles Leclerc, the dynamic Formula 1 driver for Scuderia Ferrari, has joined the PUMA family as our newest global ambassador. With this exciting partnership we not only strengthen our position as a leader in motorsport but also highlight our commitment to pushing boundaries in both sport and fashion.
Charles has consistently showcased his exceptional talent on the track, making him one of the top drivers in Formula 1. This season alone, he has secured three pole positions and achieved memorable victories at the Monaco Grand Prix and Monza, thrilling fans worldwide. His drive for excellence and modern appeal make him the perfect fit for PUMA.
“We are more than excited to welcome Charles to the PUMA family. His unique blend of being a professional athlete in Formula One and a fashion enthusiast off the track makes him a perfect fit for our brand. Charles will not only serve as a motorsport ambassador but he will also play a vital role in various projects and initiatives that extend beyond the racetrack. There are a lot of exciting projects in the pipeline, and we can't wait to continue shaping our motorsport legacy together with Charles.”
“I’m very happy to become a member of the PUMA family. There are so many iconic PUMA athletes that I looked up to when I was younger. Now, to be able to be part of the same family is a special moment for me. PUMA is the perfect match to support me on my journey to consistently improve as an athlete by supplying me with their latest designs and via the support of PUMA´s team and athletes. I am really looking forward to being only one phone call away to share experiences and to have the support of the PUMA Family and to dive into joint projects with the brand on- and off-track.”
Born in Monte Carlo, Monaco, Charles Leclerc has been a rising star in the world of motorsport. He began his career in karting, winning the junior direct-drive Karting World Cup in 2011. Leclerc then progressed through the ranks, winning the GP3 Series in 2016 and the FIA Formula 2 Championship in 2017. He made his Formula 1 debut with Sauber in 2018 and quickly impressed with his pace and skill.
In 2019, Leclerc joined Ferrari and became the second-youngest driver to qualify on pole position in Formula One. He secured his first career win at the Belgian Grand Prix and ended Ferrari’s nine-year drought at the Italian Grand Prix. Leclerc finished runner-up in the 2022 World Drivers’ Championship and continues to be a formidable competitor on the track.
Together, we are set to drive new levels of excitement, awareness, and influence across motorsport on and off the tracks. We look forward to an exhilarating journey ahead with Charles as part of the PUMA family.
