Charles Leclerc announces birth of daughter Bianca

Charles Leclerc and his wife, Alexandra, announced the birth of their daughter, Bianca, in a social media post on November 4, ahead of the São Paulo Grand Prix. The couple shared the news as the Ferrari driver prepares to miss the opening practice session of the Formula 1 weekend in Brazil. The post’s caption read “Bianca 3.11.26.” Reports differ on whether the child was born Monday or Tuesday, and the couple’s caption does not resolve the date. The announcement identifies Bianca as their first child. Ferrari reserve driver Dino Beganovic is scheduled to take Leclerc’s car for first practice at Interlagos. Beganovic has driven in two other first-practice sessions this season, in Barcelona and Austria. One report described the São Paulo session as his third FP1 appearance of the season and fifth overall. Leclerc is expected to return to the car after the opening session, according to reports on the team’s plan. His absence from FP1 does not mean he is missing the Grand Prix. The race is scheduled for Sunday in São Paulo. The birth announcement follows Leclerc’s appearance at the Mexico City Grand Prix. Before the news, he had said in September during a live chat on Ferrari’s...