Ferrari star Charles Leclerc has officially taken his relationship to the next level, announcing his engagement to longtime girlfriend Alexandra Saint Mleux. The news quickly took the Formula 1 community by storm, drawing warm reactions from fans, fellow drivers, and the motorsport fraternity alike.
Charles Leclerc and Alexandra Saint Mleux make it official
The 28-year-old Monegasque driver, who has long been one of the most admired figures in Formula 1, shared the happy news with fans on social media. Leclerc and Saint Mleux took to Instagram to post a joint announcement, featuring a heartwarming picture of the couple alongside Leclerc’s adorable dog, Leo. The highlight of the photo was, of course, Alexandra’s dazzling engagement ring — a symbol of the couple’s next chapter together.
Their caption, “Mr². & Mrs. Leclerc 💍❤️❤️❤️,” said it all — simple, elegant, and full of love.
Charles Leclerc, who has built a stellar career with Ferrari since joining in 2019, is known for maintaining a private personal life. However, this announcement gave fans a rare glimpse into his world beyond the track. The couple, who began dating in 2023, have often been spotted together at Grand Prix weekends and high-profile events, though they prefer to keep their relationship largely out of the public eye.
F1 stars celebrate the couple’s engagement
The engagement news quickly caught the attention of the Formula 1 paddock, with several well-known figures sending their love and congratulations to the newly engaged couple.
Leclerc’s former teammate Carlos Sainz was among the first to comment on the post, writing:
“Yesssss 👏👏❤️.”
Meanwhile, his current teammate and seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton also joined in with a heartfelt message, commenting:
“Congratulations to you both ❤️🙏🏾.”
The celebration didn’t stop there. Scuderia Ferrari, Leclerc’s team, added to the excitement, commenting:
“Fantastic news!! Congratulations 🙌.”
Even Formula 1’s official Instagram handle joined the chorus, sharing:
“Congratulations to you both! ❤️.”
As Charles Leclerc continues to pursue championship glory with Ferrari, his engagement marks a joyous milestone in his personal life. Fans across the globe have showered the couple with love and well-wishes, celebrating this beautiful moment that blends romance and resilience — two traits that define Leclerc both on and off the track.