Charles Leclerc Rocked His Richard Mille Collab After Winning the British Grand Prix
Charles Leclerc celebrated his first victory in nearly two years in style.
The Ferrari driver, who won the British Grand Prix on Sunday after a somewhat chaotic race, hoisted the trophy while wearing the watch he created with Richard Mille.
Released in May 2025, the timepiece is based on the RM 72-01 flyback chronographChronographA watch complication that incorporates a stopwatch function, controlled by pushers on the case and displayed on small subdials. Originally developed for timing events, the chronograph remains popular for itsGo to Chronograph Glossary that launched in 2020, but features a few fresh aesthetic touches in honor of the Monegasque racer.
The 40 mm tonneau-shaped case is crafted in the watchmaker’s signature Quartz TPT, with a red-over-white colorway inspired by the Monegasque flag. (Leclerc was born in Monaco in 1997 and still lives in the country.) The skeletonized dial showcases the same two hues, with pops of red on the chronographChronographA watch complication that incorporates a stopwatch function, controlled by pushers on the case and displayed on small subdials. Originally developed for timing events, the chronograph remains popular for itsGo to Chronograph Glossary counters and white across the bridges. In stark contrast, the black crown evokes a car tire twisting under acceleration.
Flip it over, and the exhibition caseback reveals even more of the in-house automatic movementAutomatic MovementA mechanical watch movement powered by a rotor that winds the mainspring through the natural motion of the wearer's wrist, removing the need for a battery. Prized by collectors forGo to Automatic Movement Glossary (Caliber CRMC-1). It offers up hours, minutes, small seconds, a date display, and a flyback chronograph with an integrated function selector. The latter allows the chronograph to be reset to zero and restarted instantly with a single push of the flyback button at 4 o’clock, meaning the wearer doesn’t need to stop and reset the watch manually. The movement runs at 28,800 vph (or 4 Hz) and offers a power reserve of 50 hours.
The RM 72-01 “Charles Leclerc” was limited to just 150 examples upon release, with an original retail price of $300,000. The watch is currently trading for roughly double that, listed on sites like Chrono24 for around $700,000.
Leclerc is clearly a man of great taste. In addition to loads of luxury watches, he has amassed quite a collection of Riva yachts, taking delivery of a sleek new 102-footer earlier this year. On the fashion front, he’s been spotted in pieces by high-end labels such as Brunello Cucinelli, Off-White, and Giorgio Armani. He even launched his own clothing brand, CL16, which he says combines a “refined European sensibility” with “casual elegance.”
His style on the track on Sunday was equally impressive, allowing him to notch a win that has tightened up the F1 championship standings. He is currently in fourth position, trailing 71 points behind leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli.
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Charles Leclerc wore the RM 72-01 “Charles Leclerc,” a limited-edition Richard Mille flyback chronograph he helped create with the Swiss watchmaker. The piece was released in May 2025 and is based on Richard Mille’s RM 72-01 chronograph.
The RM 72-01 “Charles Leclerc” features a 40 mm tonneau-shaped Quartz TPT case in red and white, inspired by the Monegasque flag. It also includes Richard Mille’s in-house CRMC-1 automatic movement, a flyback chronograph, a function selector, and a 50-hour power reserve.
The RM 72-01 “Charles Leclerc” originally retailed for $300,000 and was limited to 150 pieces. It is now reportedly trading for roughly twice its original price, with some listings around $700,000.
This article originally appeared in Robb Report US.