Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc revealed his engagement to influencer Alexandra Saint Mleux via Instagram. The couple shared photos of the romantic proposal, including their dog Leo as a witness. The news has drawn congratulations from other drivers.
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari's Formula 1 driver, announced his engagement to Alexandra Saint Mleux on November 2 via an Instagram post. The series of photos shows the couple displaying the engagement ring, alongside their dog Leo, who wore a collar with the message 'Dad wants to marry you.' The setup featured a heart of rose petals and candles, captioned 'Mr. & Mrs. Leclerc.'
Alexandra Saint Mleux, 23 years old and born on June 19, 2002, in Italy, is an Italian-French influencer with Mexican roots through her mother from Cancún and Argentine father. A graduate of the École du Louvre in Paris, specializing in 20th-century art history, she has worked at the Hôtel Des Ventes de Monte-Carlo auction house and in public relations for Monaco Art Week. With 2.9 million Instagram followers and 1.9 million on TikTok, she collaborates with brands like Hailey Bieber's Rhode and shares content on fashion and art. Living in Monaco, she speaks three languages including Spanish as her native tongue, and runs @alexandramalenart for creative projects. Known as the paddock's 'It Girl' for her vintage style, she has been featured in Vogue France.
Their relationship started in 2023: fans spotted her in Leclerc's TikTok during Paris Fashion Week in March, she appeared at the Monaco Grand Prix in May—where Leclerc confirmed he was dating someone—and they debuted publicly at Wimbledon in July. In 2024, they adopted Leo, a mini dachshund with his own social media account. Alexandra has joined Leclerc at F1 events, including the Mexican Grand Prix, where she has expressed love for Mexican culture, like red chilaquiles and mole made by her mother. She leads the Corazones Unidos initiative to support art education in Mexican communities.
The engagement ring is an oval diamond valued at over $500,000. Alexandra wore a vintage white Chloé slip dress. Congratulations came from drivers like Lewis Hamilton, Oscar Piastri, and Carlos Sainz. Leclerc joins a short list of active married F1 drivers, such as Nico Hulkenberg. The couple keeps a discreet but special relationship off the track.
