[Watches worn by F1 drivers] ~Watch & Formula 1~ "Sports Column #15"

Hello everyone.

In this 15th installment, we will be taking a closer look at the watches worn by F1 drivers . What kind of watches do they wear?

Now, let's start the race!

Max Verstappen

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Max Verstappen is ranked number one in the world with his overwhelming skills.
Born into a family of genuine racers, with his father a former F1 racer, his mother a former kart racer, and his grandfather and uncle also former racing drivers, he started car racing at the age of four and made his F1 debut at the tender age of 16. After winning his first race at the Spanish Grand Prix in 2016, he quickly rose to prominence, achieving 10 wins in 2021 and becoming the first Dutchman to become a world champion.

The watch that Verstappen wears is

[Rolex] "Daytona" "Ref. 116518LN"

*Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJgrdapBRFs/

This watch has a luxurious design with a combination of 18KYG (yellow gold) and Oysterflex. It is equipped with the fully in-house developed automatic movement "Cal. 4130" that has been continuously used since 2000, and the bezel is made of scratch-resistant Cerachrom. The highly flexible and supple Oysterflex bracelet fits perfectly on the wrist. It is both durable and practical for heavy use, making it the best watch. The combination of the champagne color of the dial and the black color of the bezel is reminiscent of the manual winding "Daytona" "Ref. 6263/8".

Charles Leclerc is a young ace driver belonging to Ferrari.

His father, a former racing driver, took him to a karting track, where he experienced his first car race at the age of four. He started racing in earnest at the age of eight at the karting track managed by his father, and his talent blossomed. In 2019, he won his first race at the Belgian Grand Prix, and continued his momentum by winning the Italian Grand Prix that followed, achieving two consecutive victories. He is currently ranked second in the world this season, and is still in a position to aim for the world championship, so we are looking forward to the remaining races.

The watch worn by Leclerc is

[Richard Mille] "RM UP-1 Ferrari"

*Source: https://www.richardmille.com/ja/collections/rm-up-01-manual-winding-ultraflat-ferrari
*Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/CftyMNmDpL9/

On July 7, 2022, the RM UP-1 Ferrari was released, a model that shook the watch industry with its thickness of just 1.75mm. You may not have any idea how thin 1.75mm is, but if you think it's thinner than a 500 yen coin, you'll understand that it is an extraordinary thinness.

By integrating the case and movement, this watch is incredibly thin, and there is no crown. Instead, you can wind the mainspring and set the time by rotating the selector at the top left and the dial below it. It's complicated, but it's just "amazing." (laughs) The price is also an astounding 1,888,000 dollars, or about 255,450,000 yen in Japanese yen. It is limited to 150 pieces, so it's the ultimate watch that is not easy to get your hands on.

*It is unclear whether this watch belongs to Leclerc himself, as it may be a model cut.

Pierre Gasly

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Pierre Gasly is a promising driver whose talent has yet to be fully realized.

During his time with Toro Rosso in 2018, he achieved great success, including a rare fourth-place finish, and was promoted to Red Bull in 2019. However, his performance in the 2019 season was not good, and he finally achieved his long-awaited first victory at the Italian Grand Prix in 2020. His performance is improving, so he is a player to watch in the future!

The watch that Gasly wears is

[Cartier][Cartier] watches, and the case and bracelet are decorated with the screw motif unique to the Santos. It is equipped with a quick switch function, so you can easily change the bracelet without tools, making it a great watch that you can change depending on your mood that day.

Mick Schumacher

*Source: https://formula1news.co.uk/mick-schumacher-wins-at-monza-as-ferrari-struggle-in-f1/

Mick Schumacher is a promising driver who will carry on the name of "Schumacher."

Those with good intuition may have already noticed that Mick's father is the former F1 driver Michael Schumacher, a legendary figure in the F1 world. In order to avoid media attention, he used his mother's maiden name instead of his father's when he first made his debut, and registered under the name Mick Besch. He now uses his father's name, so it seems that Mick has made some kind of "resolve".

The watch that Mick is wearing is

[Richard Mille] "RM 016" Extra Flat

*Source: https://www.watchonista.com/articles/novelties/mick-schumacher-arrives-richard-mille

The RM 016 is the first Richard Mille watch to feature a rectangular case. In order to achieve a case thickness of 8.25mm, the rotor's rotating space was hollowed out and a sapphire crystal was set in that space, successfully eliminating unnecessary thickness. A small window is provided at the 7 o'clock position on the dial, where you can check the date. Since Richard Mille usually uses a tonneau shape, this is a recommended watch for those who don't want to be the same as others.

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How was today's race?

Once again, we hope that you will learn what kind of watches the world's top athletes wear and pique your interest in luxury watches.

So, which sportsman's watch will we focus on next time? Please wait with excitement!

See You Next Match!!