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Charles Leclerc uses $10,000 gaming set-up to stay in touch with racing while away from F1

Somin Bhattacharjee
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Charles Leclerc uses $10,000 gaming set-up to stay in touch with racing while away from F1

Charles Leclerc is an avid sim racer and spends a lot of time streaming on his $10,000 gaming set up at home. 

Leclerc is one of the most popular drivers on the grid today. He made his F1 debut back in 2018 for Sauber, before moving to Ferrari ahead of the 2019 season. He has been with the Scuderia ever since and is being labeled as the one who will bring glory back to Maranello.

During the Covid lockdown back in 2020, Leclerc also became famous for his stream sessions on Twitch. He would engage in several sim-racing sessions, playing the official F1 game and other racing games while thousands of his fans watched him. It wasn’t just something he did during the lockdown, as reports suggest that the Monegasque has a very fancy gaming setup at home.

His mind is never far away from racing. He has a room that is dedicated completely to his sim-racing interests, and the set-up costs close to $10,000.

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Inside $10,000 gaming setup of Ferrari superstar Charles Leclerc

Leclerc has a Playseat Sensation Pro that costs $1900 and a Playseat Formula Intelligence that is worth $2500 as reported by South China Morning Post. He uses this for Formula 1 sim racing, and his set up includes some of the most high end equipment available on the market.

The 24-year-old has two steering wheels that cost $1700 and $450 respectively. His brake pedals cost $400 and he also has a shifter worth $260. On top of that, he streams on his $1000 a piece Samsung ultra-wide monitors, and interacts with his fans using a $130 Logitech headset.

Leclerc has heavily invested in making this setup as great as possible. It suggests that the Ferrari star really loves spending his free time focusing on sim-racing, much like his rival Max Verstappen. The 2021 World Champion too is an avid sim-racer. He takes part in various e-racing tournaments throughout the course of the year, including the Virtual 24 hours of Le Mans.

Leclerc also has other hobbies away from the world of racing. When he wants to switch off and take time for himself, he engages himself in playing the piano. He owns a white Steinway & Sons upright piano that is worth $47,000.

Also read: Charles Leclerc aiming to buy $200,000 piano to keep mind away from racing

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Somin Bhattacharjee

Somin Bhattacharjee

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Basketball Editor Somin Bhattacharjee first discovered the game during the 2014 FIBA World Cup. Not long after, he turned to the NBA and found himself drawn to the Golden State Warriors — right at the start of Stephen Curry’s rise. Over time, the admiration turned into full-blown support for the team, one that continues even as the Curry era approaches its twilight. A true hoophead, Somin also follows EuroLeague basketball closely and enjoys exploring the game beyond the NBA. Though holding a bachelor's degree in marketing, Somin discovered his true calling in writing. Since 2021, he has penned over 3,000 articles for TheSportsRush, covering everything from breaking news to sharp opinion pieces and detailed exclusives. He thrives on writing about in-game moments and the reactions that make basketball a uniquely emotional sport. Beyond basketball, Somin plays different sports including soccer and remains a passionate fan of Spanish football giants Real Madrid

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