An event beyond race telemetry has arrived in the Formula 1 paddock: Scuderia Ferrari's front-runner Charles Leclerc proposed to his girlfriend Alexandra Sen-Mleux — and heard the cherished "yes." Against weeks of talk about transfers and regulations, this news painted the paddock chronicle in romantic tones. Until the end of 2025, the only married active driver was 38-year-old Nico Hülkenberg; by 2026 there will be three: father of several children Sergio Pérez will return to the grid, and now Ferrari's star will join them.
A Monegasque-Style Surprise: The Moment That Changed Everything
The couple announced the engagement on social media with the concise caption "Mr & Mrs Leclerc" — no extra words, just a perfectly framed shot. F1's official accounts congratulated them right away, and fans unleashed a wave of warm comments. For Charles, long used to managing the pace of a race, it was another masterclass: on track and in private life alike, he chooses the attack point flawlessly.
From First Rumors to Official Status: The Romance Timeline
The story became public in 2023, when Charles and Alexandra were spotted at Paris Fashion Week and then at Wimbledon, seated next to Pierre Gasly and his girlfriend. In May of that year Leclerc confirmed he was in a relationship, though he did not immediately name Alexandra. Soon she appeared in Scuderia Ferrari's paddock in Monaco — and since then Alexandra's support has accompanied the driver at virtually every Grand Prix.
Who Is Alexandra Sen-Mleux: Art, Fashion and a Million-Strong Audience
Alexandra studies art history and is actively developing as a content creator — she has more than 1.5 million followers. Her portfolio includes work as an art assistant at Hôtel des Ventes de Monte-Carlo and participation in Monaco Art Week campaigns. She also has modeling projects, including collaboration with Hailey Bieber's brand, Rhode. Her content themes include fashion, beauty, travel and art; she also runs a separate account dedicated to reviews of the art scene. The couple's public status has only broadened horizons: for example, Charles took her to the premiere of a Formula 1 film featuring Brad Pitt.
Off the Track: Basketball, Premieres and a Dog Named Leo
Leclerc and Sen-Mleux don’t limit themselves to the paddock: in 2023 they were seen at a Lakers — Blazers game, and their shared dog Leo appears frequently in their feeds, becoming the couple's informal mascot. On trips to championship rounds Alexandra stays close — whether it's a packed schedule of free practice or a tense qualifying session. For fans, such glimpses are a rare chance to see Ferrari's leader at rest, without helmet and race suit.
A High-Speed Family Turn: What Awaits Fans and the Paddock
Leclerc's engagement is more than just a pretty off-track story. It won't add points to the championship standings, but it can influence the psychological tone of a driver fighting for podiums and pole positions. By 2026 the grid will look a bit more family-oriented: alongside the experienced Hülkenberg and the returning Pérez, Charles will join the list, giving Ferrari another source of inspiration. And fans will gain a new narrative thread of the season — one where the key words are delivered not over the pit-wall radio but beneath a post reading "Mr & Mrs Leclerc".
