Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc and his wife, Alexandra, have announced the birth of their first child, a daughter named Bianca. The couple shared the news through a joint Instagram post on November 4, 2026, featuring a photograph of the newborn’s feet dressed in a pink knit set. The infant wore delicate cream booties with bows in the photo, which quickly attracted warm wishes from fans, the official Formula 1 account, and fellow stars like Pierre Gasly, who wrote, Congrats!!!
and Victoria Verstappen, who added, Congrats!
The post confirmed that Bianca was born on November 3, 2026, with the caption, "Bianca 🤍 3.11.26." While the couple maintained privacy regarding their pregnancy, they have shared milestones throughout their relationship, which first went public in 2023. Charles and Alexandra were married in a private civil ceremony in Monaco on February 28, 2026, following their engagement in November 2025. During a September fan Q&A, Leclerc expressed his pride, stating, I am going to become a dad and I’m very proud of that.
Maternity Style and Family Life
At the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid in September, she was photographed with the couple’s dachshund, Leo, wearing a vintage fall 2000 Christian Dior newspaper print dress by John Galliano. For the Global Gift Gala in early October, she donned a custom shimmering blue Antoin Guerin gown, while maintaining an ultra-feminine style featuring diamonds and candy colors.
Impact on the Brazilian Grand Prix
The Ferrari driver is set to miss the event’s opening practice session. Dino Beganovic, a member of the Ferrari Driver Academy and a current Formula 2 competitor, will take his place in the SF-26 for that session. This marks Beganovic’s third FP1 appearance of the 2026 season, following outings in Spain and Austria.
Leclerc, who had previously stated his intention to spend as much time at home as possible between races, is expected to return to the cockpit for the remainder of the weekend’s sessions. Reports indicate the driver returned to Monaco to be present for the birth.
Paddock and Family Reactions
The announcement drew immediate responses from across the Formula 1 community. Team Mercedes-AMG Petronas offered public congratulations, while Kika Gomes left heart-eyes emojis on the post. Leclerc’s sister, Charlotte, also posted an affectionate response, writing, Love you all so much,
accompanied by emotional emojis.
Timeline of Charles and Alexandra and the Brazilian Grand Prix Schedule
How long have Charles and Alexandra been a couple?
The pair first went public with their relationship in 2023. They were later engaged in November 2025 and married in a private civil ceremony in Monaco in February 2026.
Will Charles Leclerc miss the entire Brazilian Grand Prix?
No, the team has confirmed he will only miss the opening practice session on Friday. Ferrari has designated Dino Beganovic to fill the seat for that specific session, but Leclerc is expected to return for the subsequent parts of the race weekend.
Did the couple reveal their daughter’s face in the announcement?
No, the couple opted to keep their daughter’s face out of the frame. The initial announcement focused on a photograph of the infant’s feet in a pink knitted outfit.