F1 star Charles Leclerc becomes dad for 1st time

Formula 1 star Charles Leclerc has become a dad for the first time.

The 29-year-old Ferrari driver flew back to Monaco following the Mexican Grand Prix on Sunday (Nov 1) so he could join his 25-year-old wife Alexandra in welcoming a baby girl named Bianca two days later.

Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, Alexandra shared a photo of their baby's legs wrapped up in a pink knitted outfit and feet in matching shoes.

She captioned the joint upload: "Bianca 3.11.26."

Fans filled the post's comments section with sweet messages, as one gushed: "Omg so cute, welcome little one."

A second supporter reacted: "Wow, so proud of you guys. Congratulations to both of you and welcome to Bianca."

Bianca's arrival comes nine months after Charles and Alexandra got married in a private ceremony in Monaco.

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The couple, whose special day saw them drive away in a vintage 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa, got engaged in November 2025.

The nine-time Grand Prix winner and the art dealer's beloved Dachshund, Leo, played a big role in the proposal, wearing a bow tie with a dog bone-shaped tag that had "Dad wants to marry you" engraved on it.

Charles also had masses of red roses in a heart shape and candles laid out, as well as cookies in the shape of their initials at the dinner table.

In October 2025, the racing driver shared that he wanted to start a family with Alexandra.

Speaking to Le Journal des Femmes, Charles said: "I have more personal aspirations, like starting a family, which I can achieve by continuing to chase the world title."

Before Bianca's birth, the couple had already found "happiness" with Leo, who travels around the globe with his parents to the races.

Charles added: "Getting a dog was the best decision Alexandra and I made. He brings us so much love."

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