Charles Leclerc, the 27-year-old Ferrari driver with experience in 161 Formula One races, earned pole position at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday. His fastest lap time of 1:15.372 in the final qualifying round edged out 2025 championship points leader Oscar Piastri of McLaren by less than three hundredths of a second, setting the stage for Sunday’s race.
This impressive pole marks the 27th of Leclerc’s career and represents his strongest chance yet to claim a ninth F1 Grand Prix victory. Although the Monaco-born driver has won eight races across eight different circuits, a win at the Hungaroring has so far eluded him.
Alexandra Saint Mleux’s Growing Influence in Social Media
Alongside Leclerc throughout his racing journey is his girlfriend and partner of two years, Alexandra Saint Mleux, a 23-year-old Mexican-born Italian social media influencer. She has significantly expanded her social media presence since her relationship with Leclerc became public, currently boasting 2.4 million Instagram followers.
Saint Mleux also attracts 1.7 million followers on TikTok, though her activity on YouTube is limited, with just 19 videos posted since launching her channel in April 2024. Her strong focus remains on Instagram and TikTok, where she shares much of her lifestyle and interests.
Art and Fashion Passion Reflected in Her Content
Saint Mleux dedicates much of her online presence to areas of fashion, art, and culture, blending these themes to engage her audience. A secondary Instagram account, which has 305,000 followers, is devoted solely to sharing images of artwork that inspires her.
She is a graduate of Ecole du Louvre in Paris, a renowned institution specializing in art history, archaeology, and similar disciplines. According to her Instagram, Saint Mleux
“specialized in art of the 20th Century.”
Her academic background influences the artistic and cultural commentary featured in her social media posts.
First Public Appearance with Leclerc at Wimbledon
The couple’s relationship first caught public attention at Wimbledon in July 2023. A report by US Magazine noted that
“Saint Mleux and Leclerc sat alongside F1 driver Pierre Gasly and his girlfriend, Francisca Kika Cerqueira Gomes, at Wimbledon in July 2023.”
This event marked their debut as a publicly seen pair in the motorsport social scene.
Significance of the Pole and Relationship Spotlight
Leclerc’s pole position at the Hungarian Grand Prix could be pivotal for his career, as he seeks to add a new circuit to his list of victories. His girlfriend’s rising social media presence not only complements his sports profile but also brings additional attention to his off-track life, offering fans a more personal glimpse into his world.
As the weekend unfolds at the Hungaroring, many will be watching to see if Leclerc can turn this pole position into a landmark victory, while Alexandra Saint Mleux continues to expand her influence beyond the racing paddock.
