A victory lap into married life for Mr. and Mrs. Leclerc

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Just a week before Formula 1 roars back into life in Melbourne, Charles Leclerc quietly set off on an early victory lap through Monte Carlo.

According to multiple reports, the Ferrari star and his better half, Alexandra Saint Mleux, tied the knot in the Principality on Saturday.

The give-away clue? The pair were seen cruising – all dressed in white – through Monaco onboard a vintage Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa, with a proper royal escort in pursuit. And Alexandra was seen clutching a bouquet that definitely wasn't picked up at a gas station – so the subtext isn't exactly subtle.

It’s been a whirlwind trajectory for the duo since they first went public with their relationship at Wimbledon in July 2023. After confirming their engagement in November 2025, they’ve clearly decided that "low key" is a relative term in the Principality.

If this was indeed Charles and Alexandra’s victory lap into married life, it might just have been the Ferrari driver’s smoothest getaway yet – no pit stops, no radio drama, no stewards’ investigation. Just horsepower, history, and a hint of holy matrimony.

Forza Charles!

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.