Francisca Gomes, the girlfriend of Alpine driver Pierre Gasly, recently reacted briefly to a birthday post made by Alexandra Saint-Mleux, the girlfriend of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc. The post and response surfaced as fans continue to watch the close friendship between Pierre Gasly and Charles Leclerc, which has spanned many years both on and off the racing circuit.
Alexandra Saint-Mleux, a Paris-born history student and prominent fashion influencer with over 1.4 million Instagram followers, celebrated her birthday with a series of photos shared on social media. Known for her stylish presence at Formula 1 events, she posted images from her birthday celebration with the simple caption “Twenty four.”
In the comments, Francisca Gomes, often called Kika, responded to Saint-Mleux’s post with the lighthearted remark “A princessssssss,” highlighting the friendly and amicable relationship between the two women, who are frequently seen together in the F1 paddock during race weekends. Meanwhile, Gasly and Leclerc’s friendship remains one of the more well-known bonds in the sport, originating from their younger racing days.
The Close Connection Between Gasly and Leclerc
Pierre Gasly described Charles Leclerc as his best friend within Formula 1, praising the many years they have spent together beyond the track. Their friendship, forged since childhood, extends well into their careers as professional drivers.
In an interview with F1.com, Gasly explained,
“I’ll go with Charles [Leclerc], because I’ve known him for so many years. I mean Charles, we’ve known each other, our parents know each other very well…”
“We used to spend amazing time off the track, we used to race together when we were kids, but we’ve [shared] so much special moments [on] the racetrack that it sort of created that genuine and very strong bond between each other.”
Leclerc has echoed this sentiment, calling Gasly his best friend during an appearance at the Monte Carlo Masters. He stated,
“I’m actually with my best friend in Pierre Gasly. We race on track, but we’re also good friends outside of the track. Sport has very strong values and it’s amazing to see such a big sport event here in Monaco.”
Enduring Friendship Amidst Competitive Rivalry
Though their Formula 1 cars differ in performance, causing fewer direct race battles recently, Gasly and Leclerc share a history marked by some intense on-track moments, including collisions. Still, these incidents have not affected the strength of their friendship, which continues to grow through mutual respect and support for each other’s careers.
Their personal connections extend beyond racing, with their families also sharing a close bond, further solidifying the deep-rooted friendship between them. This relationship highlights an important aspect of the sport where drivers maintain camaraderie despite fierce competition.
As both drivers continue their careers in Formula 1, their friendship remains a testament to long-lasting relationships built through shared experiences from their youth to the present.
