Thursday at 11: 00 a. m. ET Lewis Hamilton admitted he hasn’t bought a wedding present for Charles Leclerc, reacting to news of the charles leclerc wedding that took place on Feb. 28. Hamilton’s remark surfaced during pre-race comments that followed Leclerc’s recent civil ceremony in Monaco.
Hamilton’s Explanation at Australian Grand Prix Press
At a press conference ahead of the Australian Grand Prix on Thursday, Mar. 5, Hamilton, 41, said he normally gives himself six months to find a present and that he’s never been married, so he hasn’t offered marital advice. He framed his delay as a personal habit — “maybe six months in I’ll give it to him” — rather than an intentional slight, and his comments came as reporters pressed drivers about off-track developments.
Charles Leclerc Wedding: Ceremony Details from Monaco
Leclerc, 28, and Alexandra Saint Mleux, 24, held a civil wedding in Monaco on Feb. 28 and shared photos and short videos on Mar. 1. Footage from the ceremony showed Leclerc slipping a wedding band onto his bride’s finger and the couple sharing a kiss. A separate clip captured the newlyweds driving away in a rare red 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa convertible; Leclerc captioned one post, “28/02/2026 – Civil Wedding 🤍. “
Teammate Reactions: Leclerc Jokes and Engagement Timeline
Leclerc joked in his own press remarks that a future championship title from Hamilton would make a fitting gift at season’s end. The driver announced his engagement in November 2025 and was first publicly seen with Saint Mleux in March 2023; two months later he confirmed their relationship in an interview with Gala France. Leclerc made his F1 debut in 2018, and teammates and media have noted the personal milestone amid the 2026 racing season.
The next confirmed event is the Australian Grand Prix on Thursday, Mar. 5 at 11: 00 a. m. ET, when drivers will continue media obligations and on-track sessions; more details are expected 11: 00 a. m. ET.
