Just 75 Minutes of Sleep: Charles Leclerc Gushes Over Newborn Daughter Before Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix Weekend, Days After Birth
A new arrival for Leclerc
The 29-year-old Monegasque driver spoke to reporters on Friday, November 6, about his first days of fatherhood. He said he had wanted to become a young father and that he and Alexandra felt the timing was right.
Fatherhood takes center stage
Leclerc called the experience a very special moment and described the week as one he would remember for positive reasons. He also alluded to other events, including on-track drama involving his teammate the previous weekend. He said Bianca had been the focus of his week and described the experience as incredible.
Little sleep before the race
In a behind-the-scenes video before appearing on the fan zone stage, Leclerc told Lewis Hamilton that having a baby had affected his sleep. He said he had slept for one hour and 15 minutes.
Hamilton joked that Leclerc should get used to it, adding that 12-hour nights were over. Leclerc and Alexandra have been together for a few years and married earlier this year.
Key points
- Alexandra gave birth to Bianca on November 3, their first child.
- Leclerc spoke about fatherhood in Brazil on November 6, ahead of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
- He told Lewis Hamilton he had slept one hour and 15 minutes.
- Leclerc and Alexandra married earlier this year.