Charles Leclerc got married—but his Ferrari teammate Lewis Hamilton hasn’t given him a gift yet. Instead, he has a humorous title wish.
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc got married in Monaco at the end of February – and this became a topic of conversation in the Formula 1 paddock. Ferrari teammate Lewis Hamilton even had to answer questions about his wedding gift at the season opener in Australia.
The seven-time world champion admitted that he had not yet bought a present for the newlyweds.
Hamilton is taking his time with the wedding gift
Leclerc married his partner Alexandra Saint Mleux on February 28 in a private ceremony in Monaco. The civil wedding took place in a small circle, with a larger celebration with friends and family planned for next year.
During the drivers’ press conference in Melbourne, Hamilton was asked what gift he had given his new teammate. His answer was honest—and quite relaxed. “I’ve never been married, so I definitely didn’t give him any advice,” said the Brit with a smile. Hamilton was also relaxed about the gift: “I haven’t bought a wedding gift yet. I usually take my time with things like that. Maybe I’ll give it to him in six months.”
Leclerc counters with title wish
Leclerc himself also responded to his teammate’s statement with humor. When asked in a separate media round whether he wanted anything from Hamilton, the Monegasque had a clear—albeit tongue-in-cheek—idea.
“Well, the season ends in six months,” said Leclerc. “So a title would probably be a nice gift.” Of course, he wasn’t entirely serious—at least not entirely. “But I’m not sure he’s willing to give me a title.”
Despite the lighthearted tone, Leclerc emphasizes how important the wedding was to him personally. “It’s a very important moment in my life,” he explains. “We talked about it briefly, and it’s these moments outside of racing that will forever be among the most important in my life.”
Wedding with classic Ferrari in Monaco
The wedding itself also attracted attention off the track. The couple was seen in Monaco in a historic Ferrari—a 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa.
Leclerc sat at the wheel in a light-colored suit, while Alexandra Saint Mleux wore a classic wedding dress and carried a bouquet of white flowers.
Shortly afterwards, she officially confirmed the wedding on social media by changing her name to Alexandra Leclerc. A little later, the couple posted photos of themselves together from the ceremony.
Leclerc commented on the special day on Instagram with emotional words: “A day we will remember forever. Part one is done—part two will follow next year with all our loved ones.”
For the Ferrari driver, however, the focus is now back on racing. Whether Hamilton will actually wait until the end of the season with his gift remains to be seen—and whether it will really be a world championship title is even more uncertain.
