Charles Leclerc and Alexandra Saint Mleux Spark Marriage Rumours with Lavish Coastal Drive
Formula One driver Charles Leclerc and his partner, influencer Alexandra Saint Mleux, appear to have tied the knot in a private ceremony. The couple were filmed driving away in a vintage Ferrari along a picturesque coastal road, with Saint Mleux, aged 23, wearing a white dress and holding a bouquet of flowers, while Leclerc, 28, was dressed in a matching white suit.
Iconic Ferrari and Social Media Frenzy
The vehicle chosen for the occasion was a 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa, valued at approximately £9 million. This model is one of the most valuable vintage Ferraris in existence, renowned for its racing heritage and significance to the Italian marque. Behind the couple, three motorbikes and a black Mercedes followed in the clip, which was widely shared on social media platforms, including a post from a fan account that dubbed it the "wedding of the year."
Neither Leclerc nor Saint Mleux have officially confirmed the marriage on their personal channels at the time of writing. However, the visual evidence strongly suggests a wedding celebration has taken place.
Rapid Progression from Engagement to Marriage
Leclerc announced his engagement to Saint Mleux only last November, indicating a swift turnaround for the wedding. The Monaco-based driver, originally from Monte Carlo, shared the engagement news on Instagram with a series of romantic photos captioned "Mr and Mrs Leclerc," which included their dog Leo, who has gained popularity among F1 fans.
The couple have been dating since early 2023, first spotted together at Paris Fashion Week in March of that year. They later confirmed their relationship publicly by attending Wimbledon together in the summer, after Leclerc had initially acknowledged being in a relationship without naming Saint Mleux.
Extravagant Engagement Ring and Past Relationships
Leclerc, with an estimated net worth of £92 million, reportedly splashed out on an engagement ring worth at least £400,000. According to Laura Taylor, a jeweller specialising in engagement rings at Lorel Diamonds, Saint Mleux's ring features a 5 to 6 carat oval cut diamond set on a platinum pavé band, with exceptional quality driving its high valuation.
Leclerc has had two previous high-profile relationships: a four-year relationship with Italian model Giada Gianna, which ended in 2019, and a subsequent relationship with architect Charlotte Sine, concluding in December 2022. Saint Mleux, who boasts over three million followers on Instagram alone, tends to keep the couple's relationship relatively private, though they made a rare public appearance together at the premiere of an F1 movie in New York last June.
Focus Shifts Back to Racing
As the new Formula One season approaches, Leclerc will soon return his attention to the track. He finished fifth in the standings last season, and the first race of the upcoming campaign is set for the Australian Grand Prix on March 8. This personal milestone adds an exciting chapter to his life off the circuit.
