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Charles Leclerc engaged to Alexandra Saint Mleux

Published 2 November 2025

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc announced his engagement to Alexandra Saint Mleux on Sunday, sharing a series of photos on social media that showed the couple embracing alongside their pet dachshund, Leo. In the post Leclerc captioned the images "Mr and Mrs Leclerc" while one photo showed Leo wearing a tag reading "Dad wants to marry you," and other images displayed cakes and a dog-bone treat inscribed "She said yes," indicating the proposal involved the couple's dog.

Leclerc did not provide further details about when or where the proposal took place or when a wedding might be planned. The announcement drew quick responses from colleagues in the paddock. McLaren driver Oscar Piastri commented "Congrats!" and former Ferrari teammate Carlos Sainz offered a celebratory reply in the photo comments.

The couple first came to public attention together in 2023, when they were seen at major events including Paris Fashion Week and later at Wimbledon and other race weekends. Saint Mleux, who works as a model and social media creator while completing university studies in art and literature, has grown a substantial online following since appearing with Leclerc. The pair live in Monaco and...

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