Charles Leclerc opens up on engagement with playful nudge for Pierre Gasly to follow suit

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc has opened up about his engagement to long-term partner Alexandra Saint Mleux.

The couple announced their engagement on 2 November 2025 with a social media post alongside their beloved long-haired dachshund, Leo, who was sporting a collar tag engraved with "Dad wants to marry you".

"Yeah, I mean, I'm very, very happy. Obviously, it was a special week, full of emotions. It's a very special moment for anyone to do that step," Leclerc told the media ahead of the Brazil Grand Prix.

"And yeah, Alex and I are incredibly happy."

When asked which driver he thinks will be next to follow in his footsteps, he said: "Easy. Pierre [Gasly]. I think Pierre. I need to put him under a bit of pressure. We grew up together, so you're next."

The couple made their first public appearance in July 2023 at Wimbledon and Saint Mleux has since become a regular visitor in the Formula 1 paddock.

"Incredibly engaged," Leclerc said when asked how engaged Saint Mleux was in his life in F1. "Not technically, of course, but as all of us, I think we are all human, and I think we are all supported by the people that are closest to us."

Charles Leclerc, Ferrari

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Expanding on her support, the Ferrari driver added: "Alex is the closest person that I have with my family, obviously, and they live the career just like we do, basically.

"The ups, then the downs, and they support us in the best possible way. And Alex has done that since the very first day I met her. So yeah, she's definitely a very important part of my life, obviously, but also of my career and the way you manage the ups and downs."

Since the announcement was made, the post on Instagram has amassed a staggering 7.2 million likes and attracted congratulatory messages from several others within the F1 paddock.

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