Charles Leclerc
Leclerc drops to eighth after 20-second Miami GP penalty for last-lap off-tracks
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Ferrari's Charles Leclerc dropped from sixth to eighth place after receiving a 20-second post-race time penalty at the 2026 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix. The FIA stewards converted an uncompleted drive-through penalty for multiple off-track excursions following a final-lap spin at Turn 3 that damaged his car, ruling he gained a lasting advantage despite impaired handling.
Max Verstappen spun his Red Bull on the first lap of the Miami Grand Prix but recovered to finish fifth. The four-time champion quipped that he could switch to rallying if Formula 1 does not work out. He received a minor penalty that did not affect his result.
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Following Charles Leclerc's 20-second penalty drop to eighth at the 2026 F1 Miami GP (see earlier coverage), Max Verstappen and George Russell have also been summoned to FIA stewards over potential infractions from the race's chaotic finale. Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli won ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris, with Oscar Piastri third.
Charles Leclerc has risen from karting prodigy to Ferrari's key driver since 2019. His career highlights include junior titles and grand prix wins, positioning him as a championship challenger. As Formula 1 approaches 2026 regulations, Leclerc's experience could lead to his first title.
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Social media footage suggests Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc and his partner Alexandra Saint Mleux have tied the knot privately in Monaco. The couple, engaged since November 2025, were seen driving in a vintage Ferrari along a coastal road. Neither has confirmed the marriage as of the latest reports.