Shirtless Charles Leclerc enjoyed some downtime at the beach in Miami on Tuesday with his bikini-clad new wife Alexandra ahead of the Grand Prix. The couple, who recently tied the knot in a stunning wedding in Monaco, looked happier than ever as they spent quality time together ahead of the Formula One star returning to work this weekend after the spring break.
Beach Outing Details
The Ferrari driver looked cool in a pair of black swimming shorts and sunglasses as he went swimming in the ocean with Alex and their pet pooch Leo. Charles was spotted carrying the couple's beloved miniature longhaired dachshund as he cooled off in the sea. Meanwhile, model Alex looked incredible as she showed off her amazing figure in a skimpy green triangle bikini. The influencer pulled her long wet tresses back in a ponytail and simply accessorised with a pair of silver stud earrings.
Following their swim, Alex wrapped a white towel around her waist and slipped on a pair of flip flops as the couple departed the beach. Charles has been enjoying an extra long break between races due to the Saudi Arabia and Bahrain Grand Prix being cancelled.
Wedding and Relationship Timeline
In February, Charles tied the knot with Alex in a picturesque wedding in Monaco - just one week before the 2026 Formula One season started. The newlyweds were driving off in a vintage Ferrari on a picturesque coastal road in snaps shared on social media. Alex looked gorgeous in a white lace off-the-shoulder gown while the Monaco-born driver was decked out in a white suit.
Following the big day, Charles revealed a number of details in a social media video, showing off Alex's dress, the exchanging of the rings and their dog, Leo, in attendance. Footage also showed the couple being greeted and congratulated by their guests, with another video showing the couple driving in the Ferrari. It was a 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa, which costs around £9 million, driven by the eight-time Grand Prix winner. It is one of the most valuable vintage Ferraris, particularly given the racing success and significance of the model for the legendary Italian company.
He also posted on X: 'A day we'll forever remember. Part one is done and part 2 will be next year with all of our close ones.' Charles had announced his engagement to his other half only last November, meaning there was a quick turnaround for the wedding. The driver shared the news on Instagram, captioning an array of romantic photos 'Mr and Mrs Leclerc', which included Leo - who is fast becoming popular with F1 fans in his own right.
The couple have been dating since early 2023, when they were spotted together at Paris Fashion Week that March. Later in the year, shortly after Charles confirmed he was in a relationship but stopped short of naming Alex, they stepped out together at Wimbledon to confirm their relationship. And it appears that Charles, worth an estimated £92 million, splashed out big on the ring. According to Laura Taylor, a jeweller specialising in engagement rings at Lorel Diamonds, Alex's ring is worth at least £400,000.
Charles has been in two high-profile relationships before. He dated Italian model Giada Gianna for four years, with the couple splitting up in 2019. And after that, the Formula 1 star was with famous architect Charlotte Sine, breaking up in December 2022.
Upcoming Miami Grand Prix and Rule Changes
The beach outing comes as Charles prepares to get back into his Ferrari Formula One car this weekend for the Miami Grand Prix. However, F1 officials have made a number of rule changes mid-season after pressure from top drivers including Max Verstappen and Lando Norris. Drivers had complained that racing had become less about skill after a number of changes were brought in for this season, including engine ramifications around how much engine management is required during races.
Rules were changed in a bid to try and make races more competitive, but the decisions have led to complaints from drivers - with four-time world champion Verstappen a key dissenting voice. Verstappen is ninth in the drivers standings after three races and claimed he has been considering retirement. There has also been concern around how the new 50-50 electric-hybrid engines function, with British driver Ollie Bearman's crash in Japan coming after warnings from drivers about high-speed incidents due to the way batteries harvest and use power.
Defending world champion Norris, meanwhile, said drivers would 'fly over fences and do a lot of damage' unless changes were made. But that has now happened. The FIA said they would use the gap formed by the cancelled races in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain to assess rulings, and, after a meeting involving the FIA, team principals and CEOs of power unit manufacturers, changes have been made.
