F1 driver Charles Leclerc buys a Riva 102' Corsaro Super yacht
The Monegasque Formula 1 racing driver, who already owns a Riva 82’ Diva, has once again chosen Riva for his new yacht.
The 20th Riva 102' Corsaro Super, the modern-day evolution of one of the best-loved models in recent years, the 100’ Corsaro, was launched today, May 7, at Riva’s La Spezia shipyard, the production centre specialising in yachts from 76 to 130 feet. The ceremony was held in an intimate and elegant atmosphere, attended by Formula 1 racing driver Charles Leclerc – already a Riva owner – and all the shipyard’s employees, who contributed so passionately and with such expertise to the project.
“Charles’s passion for Riva, which is of course reciprocal, is a testament to quality and beauty that we welcome with boundless joy. If such a formidable driver and icon of style and elegance chooses once again one of our boats, it means that Riva, and in this case the magnificent 102’ Corsaro Super, offers unrivalled standards of beauty, liveability and technology. "Many thanks once again Charles, have fun and enjoy the water on your new Riva!” said Ferretti Group CEO Alberto Galassi.
The Riva 102' Corsaro Super is a flybridge yacht which combines the sporty lines that turned her predecessor into an icon with the brand’s timeless elegance, creating ever-closer connections with the water.
The result of collaboration between Officina Italiana Design, the studio founded by Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta that has designed all Riva boats on an exclusive basis for over 30 years; the Strategic Product Committee led by Piero Ferrari; and the Ferretti Group Engineering Department, the Riva 102' Corsaro Super stands out for her sleek and dynamic silhouette, featuring expansive glazed surfaces and a design that points up continuity between interiors and exteriors, making them brighter and amplifying the perception of space.
The exterior design reflects the personal tastes of Charles Leclerc, who has chosen furniture and furnishings designed by Minotti because of their perfect balance between absolute comfort and contemporary design, complemented by decorative cushions by Jim Thompson. The flybridge is home to a fully equipped custom bar unit, fitted with an oversized grill, an induction hob, two fridges and an ice maker, creating an open-air galley designed for entertaining guests.
Aft, the beach club area – over 35 square metres designed to offer maximum versatility and direct access to the water – is complemented by an inflatable platform for water toys, complete with a swim ladder and a customised hauling ramp, increasing both the space available and its usability.
The refined, contemporary interiors are personalised with furniture and furnishings designed by Poliform and custom details chosen personally by Leclerc, such as the door handles. The Bang & Olufsen audio/video systems installed in the main lounge and the master suite create an immersive multimedia experience designed specifically for these spaces.
A stand-out feature of the master suite is the bathroom, in which polished Calacatta Vagli Oro marble brightens the space and gives it a sculptural feel, while for the other bathrooms and surfaces the owner has opted for Corian Calacatta Greige, a contemporary material aligned with the colours used throughout the yacht. The fine fabrics chosen for the master cabin and the guest cabins on the lower deck include bed linen, bath towels, beach towels, duvets and mattress toppers by Frette, while the social and dining areas are decorated with Christofle tableware.
The Riva 102' Corsaro Super is fitted with two MTU 16V 2000 M96L - 2638 HP - EPA TIER III engines, each capable of delivering excellent performance, with a cruising speed of 24 knots and a top speed of 28 knots. A special focus on cruising comfort is reflected in the installation of advanced stabilisation solutions: in addition to Hydrotab Interceptor trim tabs and Sleipner Vector Fins, the boat is also fitted with Seakeeper gyroscopic stabilisers, helping to significantly reduce rolling both at anchor and underway.
