Charles Leclerc might not be winning the Formula 1 world championship this year, but the 28-year-old won something so much more important, the heart of his glamorous girlfriend, Alexandra Saint Mleux. Last week, the Ferrari driver shared the joyous news that the happy couple were now engaged, after dating for two years. "Mr². & Mrs. Leclerc," he said in a post, which saw the couple cradling their adorable pet dog, Leo. The couple were first linked in March 2023, with Charles confirming the relationship just two months later during an interview with Gala France.
However, at the time, the driver only confirmed he was "off the market" without directly naming Alexandra. It was another two months before the couple made their first joint outing, where they were seen in the audience at Wimbledon, with Charles cheering on Spanish player Carlos Alcaraz. But just who is Alexandra? Here's all you need to know about the brunette beauty...
Biography and relationship with Charles
Alexandra is an art history student and social media influencer with over three million followers on Instagram. The star has previously flaunted her modelling credentials, appearing in a major campaign for Hailey Bieber's company, Rhode. She fittingly became linked to the Monegasque driver thanks to social media. During Paris Fashion Week, Charles shared a TikTok from the event, with eagle-eyed followers spotting Alexandra in the background.
Since going public, the pair have been seen at numerous sporting events, and Alexandra has been spotted cheering on her fiancé from the sidelines. Despite the high-profile nature of their relationship, the pair often keep their love out of the spotlight, with their respective social media pages focusing instead on their glamorous lifestyles. Charles has, however, shared the occasional snap of his love from family dinners or holidays.
The couple also typically don't mention each other directly, although during an appearance on the Beyond the Grid podcast, Charles revealed that Alexandra was a fan of Taylor Swift. Alexandra has seemingly easily integrated into Charles's life, and when they made their couples' debut, she was seen sitting alongside one of the driver's best friends, Pierre Gasly.
© WireImageOn 2 November, Charles confirmed their engagement and gave an insight into his romantic proposal. He popped the question in a candlelit setting surrounded by a sea of red rose petals shaped into a heart. Dozens of glowing candles and lush bouquets added to the dreamlike ambiance, creating a picture-perfect backdrop for the couple’s unforgettable evening.
At a press conference held ahead of the São Paulo Grand Prix, Charles opened up about his partner, saying: "Alex is the closest person that I have, with my family. And they live the career just like we do, the ups and 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.
© Kym IllmanCharles's ex-girlfriends
Before meeting Alexandra, Charles previously dated Italian model Giada Gianni for four years, between 2015 and 2019, but the pair split with Giada saying Charles wanted to focus on his Ferrari career. The racing driver also dated architect Charlotte Sine. In a statement, following his split from Charlotte, Charles wrote: "Hello everyone, Charlotte and I have decided to end our relationship and we remain good friends. We have shared so many great moments and she is and always will be a very special person to me."
