Scuderia Ferrari Formula One driver Charles Leclerc drove the iconic Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa after reportedly marrying his long-time partner, Alexandra Saint Mleux, in Monte Carlo. The secret event went viral in no time as the couple drove through the streets of Leclerc’s hometown in style.
Saint Mleux has since confirmed the wedding by changing her name on Instagram to Leclerc. The Ferrari’s young F1 driver has tied the knot ahead of the 2026 season that begins on March 6 in Melbourne.
Apart from the star couple, what stood out on the streets of the Principality was the legendary red Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa, a model that sold for a whopping €40 million at auction in 2024. Winning four world championships and four overall victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans from 1958 to 1962, the Testa Rossa was one of the Prancing Horse’s most successful cars.
The red team gears up for the F1 season with an all-new car for the new chassis and engine regulations. The SF-26 will be powered by internal combustion and electric power in equal measure. Leclerc and his teammate Lewis Hamilton hinted at a positive test after the recent pre-season test in Bahrain. However, the car’s true performance will only be revealed after the first race. Speaking after setting the fastest time on the final day of practice, Leclerc said:
“The test day was very smooth, we ran through our programme and tested all the things we planned to.
“In terms of performance, it’s still difficult to understand where we really stand because teams are hiding their true form.”
He added:
“It’s important not to focus too much on lap times and prepare for the first race.
“We will build step by step and try to understand how to extract the maximum from our car.
“We have a lot of data to analyse before we arrive in Melbourne and we will see how things go once we are there.”