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Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc and model Alexandra Leclerc were photographed enjoying Miami Beach on Tuesday, April 28, as the Formula 1 paddock gears up for the season’s fourth race weekend.
Charles Leclerc and his wife, French model and influencer Alexandra Leclerc, were spotted on Miami Beach on Tuesday, April 28, ahead of the Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix. The couple, accompanied by their dog Leo, were photographed in casual beachwear, with images widely circulated on social media capturing a relaxed moment away from the pressures of the Formula 1 calendar.
The visit comes as the Formula 1 field descends on the Miami International Autodrome for the fourth round of the 2026 season. The Miami Grand Prix weekend is structured as a sprint event, featuring a condensed schedule across three days. Free Practice 1 is scheduled for Friday, May 1, followed by the Sprint Race and main Qualifying on Saturday, May 2. The Grand Prix itself, spanning 57 laps, takes place on Sunday, May 3.
Leclerc arrives in Florida sitting third in the Drivers’ Championship with 49 points. The Monegasque driver has posted podium finishes in two of the opening rounds — third place at both the Australian and Japanese Grands Prix — but finds himself trailing Mercedes duo Kimi Antonelli and George Russell at the top of the standings.
Ferrari, meanwhile, occupies second place in the Constructors’ Championship, behind Mercedes. The Maranello outfit has been working on a substantial upgrade package for the SF-26, covering aerodynamic developments and power unit elements. Leclerc and teammate Lewis Hamilton were reported to have evaluated components during a recent filming day ahead of the Miami weekend.
Leclerc has previously identified the power unit as Ferrari’s primary performance deficit relative to Mercedes, though he has expressed measured optimism regarding the team’s development trajectory. The Miami weekend will serve as an early indicator of whether Ferrari’s upgrade programme has closed that gap in competitive terms.
The 2026 season has seen a notable shift in the competitive order following the introduction of new technical regulations, with Mercedes re-establishing themselves at the front of the field. Ferrari’s ability to challenge consistently across sprint and standard race formats will be closely monitored as the championship enters its fourth round.
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