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Brazilian Grand Prix, Autodromo José Carlos Pace - Interlagos, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Thursday 6 November 2025 - Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari in the FIA Press Conference - Photo: Race Pictures

Leclerc praises fiancée Alexandra after engagement - "closest person I have"

18:04, 06 Nov

Updated: 19:14, 06 Nov

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byShayni Solanki

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc praises fiancée Alexandra Saint Mleux, sharing that she is "important" to his career after announcing their engagement last weekend.

The 28-year-old announced his engagement to his partner through an Instagram post, and has gone on to praise her during a press conference ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Leclerc said: "Yeah, I mean, I'm very, very happy. Obviously, it was a special week, full of emotions.

"It's obviously a very special moment for anyone to take that step, and Alex and I are incredibly happy.

"She's incredibly engaged [in Formula 1], not technically, of course. But as all of us, I think we are all human, and I think we are all supported by the people that are closest to us, and Alex is the closest person that I have, with my family, obviously."

Autodromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Mexico City, Mexico, Friday 24 October 2025 - L to R): Alexandra Saint Mleux (ITA) with her boyfriend Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari - Photo: Race Pictures

Leclerc continued: "They live the career just like we do, basically, the ups and the downs, and they support us in the best possible way, and Alex has done that since the very first day I met her.

"So yeah, she's definitely a very important part of my life, obviously, but also of my career and the way you manage the ups and downs.

"And Leo of course. Yeah, he doesn't really understand the ups and downs, but he's always always happy."

Leclerc was first spotted with Saint Mleux during Wimbledon in 2023, alongside Alpine driver Pierre Gasly and his girlfriend.

Since then, Saint Mleux has become a staple in the Formula 1 paddock and has built a fanbase of her own due to her fashion and lifestyle content.

She has worked with major beauty brands like Rhode and Meshki, and boasts 3 million followers on Instagram.

The Ferrari driver also said that Gasly "will be next" and joked that he will put pressure on the Frenchman to propose to his long-term partner.

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