If you¡¯ve watched a Formula 1 race lately and spotted a stunning woman cheering on Charles Leclerc, chances are you¡¯ve already seen Alexandra Saint Mleux. She¡¯s been quietly showing up to extend her support, especially during big moments like his recent home race in Monaco, and people are starting to wonder about her and her relationship with the star racer.
This year's Monaco Grand Prix wasn¡¯t quite the fairy tale ending Leclerc had hoped for. After a nail-biting chase down the final laps, he was forced to settle for second place behind Lando Norris, thanks in part to a Verstappen-shaped roadblock and some tricky pit stop timing. But while the win slipped away, his girlfriend, Alexandra, was right there in the paddock.
She¡¯s not loud about her support and doesn¡¯t usually seek the spotlight, keeping much of her life off-camera. But away from the glitter and chaos of the F1 world, Alexandra has become a big part of Charles¡¯ life. So who is she, really? From studying art in Paris to unintentionally stepping into the influencer world, here¡¯s everything we know about the woman who¡¯s been right there with Leclerc, both on and off track.
Born on June 19, 2002, Alexandra studied art history at the prestigious L¡¯?cole du Louvre, and her love for the arts has always been more than just social media aesthetics. Before influencer life came knocking, she worked as an assistant at the H?tel Des Ventes de Monte-Carlo, living and breathing the fine art world.
Her Instagram is now an art gallery in itself, as she continues to showcase her love for dreamy vintage visuals. With over two million followers, she¡¯s the second most-followed partner on the F1 grid, just behind Kelly Piquet. But fame doesn¡¯t seem to faze her, and she still is the quiet art lover that she was before Charles, even when her rise to fame happened quickly, within just a year. Known for her creativity and leadership skills, she is also a boss lady, fronting a fashion campaign for Hailey Bieber-owned Rhode Beauty.
Rumours first started swirling in early 2023, but it wasn¡¯t until Wimbledon that summer that Alexandra and Charles made things official. Seated alongside Alpine driver Pierre Gasly and his girlfriend Francisca Gomes, the pair looked like they¡¯d walked straight out of a French Vogue spread, looking effortlessly chic and clearly into each other. Since then, they¡¯ve become a power couple, and fans love to see their every sighting.
If there¡¯s one thing that makes this love story even sweeter, it¡¯s Leo, their miniature long-haired dachshund. Adopted in the summer of 2024, Leo might just be the most spoiled pup in motorsport.
He travels in style, naps on yachts, and has become a fan favourite in his own right. Whether he¡¯s poking his head out of a designer tote or stealing the show on boat trips, Leo is living the dream. And really, what¡¯s more couple-core than raising a fur baby together?
In the middle of all the F1 noise and hype, an old video of Charles Leclerc casually mentioning his girlfriend made its way back to social media¡ªand people haven¡¯t shut up about it since. When asked about his music taste, Charles said he¡¯s always liked Taylor Swift, then smiled and added, ¡°But my Alex is a huge Taylor Swift fan.¡± Just like that, the internet melted. The way he said ¡°my Alex¡± was soft, unfiltered, and honestly, kind of adorable. Fans clipped the moment, synced it to So High School, and turned it into a full-blown TikTok trend. Swifties and F1 fans found common ground in one wholesome moment, and suddenly everyone wanted a love like that¡ªsimple, sweet, and straight from the heart.
Before Alexandra came into the picture, Charles dated Charlotte Sine, a fellow Monaco native and architecture student. Their romance lasted from 2019 to 2022, and she was a regular fixture in his racing world. Their breakup was quiet, and her last appearance at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix marked the end of their dating era. And just a few months later, Charles found love in Alexandra.
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