PARIS — Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc has been named a global ambassador of L’Oréal Paris . The 28-year-old joins the world’s largest beauty brand to front L’Oréal Paris Men Expert and the L’Oréal Paris hair care and styling ranges. “I will always associate L’Oréal Paris with my mother,” Leclerc said in a statement. “She is a hairdresser, so I grew up seeing L’Oréal Paris products all around the house and watching the adverts on TV. Related Articles “I am so grateful to have such strong women in my life and am incredibly proud to be joining a brand that stands for female empowerment,” he said. “I truly believe that men’s strength comes through support and partnership of this mission.” Leclerc was born and grew up in Monte Carlo. He started competitive kart racing at age 7, then won the junior World Cup in 2011. His Formula 1 debut took place in 2018. The next year, Leclerc signed with Scuderia Ferrari, making him the second-youngest pole-sitter in the sport’s history at the Bahrain Grand Prix.…