Charles Leclerc joked that Ferrari teammate Lewis Hamilton could give him the Formula 1 drivers’ championship as a wedding gift.
It comes after the Monegasque driver married Alexandra Saint Mleux in Monaco last week, shortly before the start of the new season.
The Ferrari driver recently celebrated a major personal milestone after tying the knot with Saint Mleux during a civil ceremony in the principality on February 28.
Leclerc reflects on wedding day in Monaco
Leclerc described the moment as one that will stay with him for the rest of his life as he spoke publicly about the occasion.
In a video released by Formula 1, the Ferrari driver said the day was one he will forever remember as he reflected on the significance of the event away from the track.
The wedding took place just days before the start of another Formula 1 campaign, marking an important personal chapter in Leclerc’s life while he continues his pursuit of a first world championship with Ferrari.
Ferrari driver jokes about Hamilton wedding gift
While discussing the celebration, Leclerc also joked about what gift he would be happy to receive from new Ferrari teammate Hamilton.
The Monegasque driver joked that the only gift he would want from Hamilton was the drivers’ title, referencing the championship battle that will unfold across the Formula 1 season.
Leclerc explained that with the campaign running across several months, lifting the drivers’ championship at the end of the year would be the ideal present.
Second wedding celebration already planned
The Monaco ceremony was only the first part of the couple’s celebrations.
Leclerc and Saint Mleux have confirmed that a second wedding celebration is planned for 2027, when they intend to celebrate again with a wider group of friends and family.
The initial ceremony was a more private occasion, held in Monaco shortly before the start of the new Formula 1 season.
Ferrari teammates preparing for title fight
Leclerc’s comment also reflects the competitive environment inside Ferrari as the team begins the season with one of the most high profile driver pairings on the grid.
Hamilton joined the Scuderia as a seven time world champion, creating a partnership that immediately places both drivers at the centre of the championship conversation.
For Leclerc, the wedding marked a major moment away from racing, but his remarks made clear that attention quickly turns back to the fight for the drivers’ title once the season begins.
The Ferrari driver now enters the campaign balancing a memorable personal milestone with the ambition of finally delivering a championship for the team.
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