Fast Laps And Fine Timepieces: Inside F1 Drivers’ Watch Collections

24 Jul, 6290

Fast Laps And Fine Timepieces: Inside F1 Drivers’ Watch Collections

Charles LeClerc

Charles Leclerc’s relationship with Richard Mille reflects a shared ethos of technical mastery and innovation. Whether it’s the featherweight RM 67-02 that rarely leaves his wrist or the RM 72-01 Leclerc Edition created in his honour, his choices speak to both performance and personality. But Leclerc’s watch box isn’t confined to one signature look; it also includes the Hublot Big Bang Meca-10 Black Magic, a bold and architectural contrast that reveals a taste for design as much as mechanics.

Lewis Hamilton

Seven championship titles demand complications that match that legacy. Lewis Hamilton occupies a space where personal expression meets horological nuance. His long-standing relationship with IWC reflects this, with a preference for bold statements like the Big Pilot and the Portugieser, often seen in bespoke treatments of burgundy, gold, or racing green. Whether it’s a special Mercedes-AMG Petronas edition or a Tourbillon Retrograde Chronograph, each piece feels like a considered extension of his persona. He has also been seen sporting the Richard Mille RM 74-02 and the Automatic Tourbillon, watches that embrace mechanical theatre. Even the occasional appearance of a Patek Philippe Nautilus in his rotation suggests a collector who values both edge and elegance, performance and poise.

George Russell

George Russell’s affinity for refined horology aligns seamlessly with his measured presence on track. As a longstanding IWC ambassador embedded within the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS world, he favours timepieces that balance technicality with subtle elegance. His regular wristwear includes the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Edition “Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team” in lightweight titanium, featuring distinctive and sophisticated Petronas-green accents. Among his personal favourites is the IWC Portugieser Annual Calendar, praised for its clean aesthetic and generous seven-day power reserve. Russell also owns the Top Gun Ceratanium Double Chronograph, a daily-wear companion reflecting the exactness of his sporting approach.

Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen’s wristwear mirrors his pursuit of excellence—a balance of boldness, precision, and unshakable focus, honed through his close partnership with TAG Heuer. At the 2024 Monaco Grand Prix, he was presented with a one-of-one Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph in titanium, customised with his race number, engraved stars for each championship. But Verstappen’s affinity for TAG Heuer runs deeper than a single showpiece. He has long favoured the Monaco line, including the Monaco Grey Titanium Automatic Chronograph. His collection also includes the Carrera Glassbox Chronograph, the Formula 1 Special Edition Calibre 16, and the robust Formula 1 Chronograph—each one reflecting a different facet of his relentless drive.

Yuki Tsunoda

Yuki Tsunoda reflects his team’s bold spirit both on track and on his wrist. In 2024, Tudor marked its partnership with the Visa Cash App RB squad by presenting him with the Black Bay Ceramic “Blue”, a fitting emblem of the team’s evolving identity. Alongside his Tudor, he has been seen sporting pieces as varied as the Casio Edifice, a nod to his early days and the Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch “Mission to Pluto”.

Lando Norris

Lando Norris’s watch collection reflects an intersection of precision engineering and youthful audacity. As a Richard Mille ambassador via McLaren, Norris frequently sports the bespoke Flyback Chronograph in McLaren’s colours—crafted in ultra-light Carbon TPT and produced in limited numbers. His affinity for the exceedingly light RM 67‑02 is well documented; Norris has described it as feeling “almost weightless,”. But his choices extend beyond signature models. He has also been seen wearing the Richard Mille RM 011 Felipe Massa “White Demon” Limited Edition, a bold and rare piece that underscores his comfort with expressive design. Paired with sightings of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph, Norris’s collection reveals a connoisseur who values technical innovation as much as timeless complication.

Pierre Gasly

Pierre Gasly’s watch collection reveals a preference for understated power and architectural clarity. At its centre is the H. Moser & Cie Streamliner Tourbillon Skeleton—a piece that reflects his affinity for clean lines and mechanical transparency. Beyond Moser, Gasly has also been seen wearing the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon and the Carrera Senna Special Edition, watches that align performance heritage with a sharp, contemporary edge. Adding to this thoughtful mix is the Cartier Santos, and for the demands of travel and daily wear, the Casio Edifice remains a practical choice.

Isack Hadjar

At just twenty, Isack Hadjar displays a rare horological maturity, curating timepieces that bridge modernity and motorsport heritage. Leading his collection is the Tudor Black Bay Chrono “Carbon 25”, a 42 mm forged-carbon chronograph released in limited numbers to echo the Racing Bulls livery. Equally striking is the Black Bay Ceramic “Blue”, featuring a matte-ceramic case and vibrant blue dial that captures team spirit during Grand Prix weekends. Beyond Tudor, Hadjar often wears a TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph, a sporty, rubber-strapped piece designed for precise rhythm on the racetrack.