Brazilian Leclerc announces engagement ahead of race

Leclerc will marry partner Alexandra Saint Mleux

- AP

Charles Leclerc was all smiles at a news conference ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix, where a good result could get him closer to fourth place in the drivers’ standings.

His happiness, though, had more to do with developments off the track: he just got engaged.

Leclerc will marry his longtime partner Alexandra Saint Mleux.

"I'm very, very happy, obviously. It is a special week, full of emotions," Leclerc said Thursday. "It's obviously a very special moment for anyone to do that step. And, yeah, Alex and I are incredibly happy.”