A recent meeting in Dubai between Carlo Scavone and Ferrari F1 driver Charles Leclerc explores global performance, international structuring, and the evolving comparison between Monaco and Dubai.
A Conversation Beyond the Track: Meeting Charles Leclerc in Dubai
Dubai has an exceptional way of bringing together worlds that, at first glance, may seem distant — until you realize they share the same language: excellence, discipline, and long-term vision.
Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting Charles Leclerc, Ferrari Formula 1 driver, here in Dubai, a city that has rapidly become a global hub for high-performance individuals, entrepreneurs, and elite athletes. What began as an informal conversation quickly evolved into a deeper exchange of perspectives on performance, structure, and the importance of building the right ecosystem around talent operating at the highest international level.
Charles represents much more than speed on the track. He embodies precision, consistency, and strategic thinking — values that strongly resonate with my professional approach. Our discussion naturally touched on how modern athletes today are not only competitors, but global figures managing complex personal, financial, and regulatory environments. Supporting that ecosystem requires foresight, discretion, and a holistic understanding of international tax laws, residency frameworks, and cross-border structuring.
In this context, Dubai offers a compelling alternative and complement to Monte Carlo. While Monaco has historically been synonymous with Formula 1, prestige, and personal tax efficiency, its current environment is increasingly characterized by rigidity, limited scalability, and heightened regulatory oversight. Dubai, by contrast, has positioned itself as a forward-looking jurisdiction, offering clarity in tax regulation, flexibility in corporate and personal structuring, and a modern approach to residency, asset protection, and international mobility.
The UAE tax framework, combined with its business-friendly regulations and global connectivity, enables high-profile individuals and their teams to focus not only on wealth preservation, but on strategic growth, diversification, and long-term planning. It is not a question of choosing one lifestyle over another, but of integrating jurisdictions that are structurally aligned with future ambitions.
Meetings like this are valuable not because of what is immediately announced, but because of what they quietly set in motion. When professionals from different worlds align on vision, values, and execution, meaningful opportunities tend to follow — naturally and at the right time.
Dubai continues to confirm itself not just as a destination, but as a strategic meeting point for global talent, elite sports figures, and international advisory expertise shaping what comes next.