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Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc is officially engaged to his long-time partner Alexandra Saint Mleux, confirming the news in a heartwarming Instagram post on Sunday.
The Monégasque racer shared photos of the couple and their beloved dog, Leo, captioned, “Mr(squared) and Mrs Leclerc.”
The engagement marks a new chapter for one of Formula 1’s most popular couples. Leclerc, 28, and Saint Mleux were first seen together publicly at Wimbledon in July 2023, quickly becoming fan favorites within the F1 paddock. Saint Mleux has frequently been spotted supporting her fiancé at races, drawing attention for her understated elegance and loyal presence.
The announcement sparked celebrations across the motorsport world, with fellow drivers Oscar Piastri and Carlos Sainz among the first to congratulate the couple. Within just 40 minutes, the engagement post amassed over 1.4 million likes and 36,000 comments, highlighting Leclerc’s global appeal both on and off the track.
Originally from France, Alexandra Saint Mleux has built a strong online presence since her relationship with Leclerc became public. Now based in Monaco, she boasts over 2.9 million Instagram followers and 1.9 million TikTok followers, collaborating with top brands such as Hailey Bieber’s Rhode cosmetics line.
Leclerc, who has raced for Ferrari since 2019, is currently focused on the 2026 F1 season but continues to balance his high-speed career with a grounded personal life.
The couple’s engagement post has since gone viral, with fans around the world sending their congratulations to Formula 1’s newest soon-to-be newlyweds.