Alexandra Leclerc drew significant attention at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza due to a perceived pregnancy. On the track, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen reignited their 2021 rivalry during practice, while George Russell emerged as the fastest driver.
The black halterneck dress and the baby bump rumors
Alexandra Leclerc, the wife of Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc, became a focal point of paddock gossip at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza. Wearing a black halterneck dress, the 25-year-old was observed by spectators and photographers appearing to have a baby bump. she was accompanied by other partners in the paddock, including Alicia Torriani, who is with Oliver Bearman, and Rebecca Donaldson, the girlfriend of Carlos Sainz.
This appearance has intensified speculation that follows a similar look Alexandra Leclerc previously shared on Instagram during a holiday. However, a central question remains: will Alexandra and Charles Leclerc, who wed in Monaco earlier this year, officially confirm if they are expecting their first child? As of now, the couple has remained silent on the matter.
A near-collision at Monza's opening chicane
The sporting action mirrored the paddock drama as Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen revisited the hostilities of their 2021 title fight. During the thirteenth round of the season, Max Verstappen expressed frustration over a blocking incident involving Lewis Hamilton. This tension culminated in a close call at the opening chicane,where Verstappen sent his Red Bull underneath Hamilton's Ferrari, nearly forcing the seven-time world champion off the track.
As the report says, the incident triggered a heated exchange over team radio, with Lewis Hamilton claiming he was blocked and Max Verstappen insisting that Hamilton was the cause of the situation. This clash serves as a stark reminder of the 2021 championship-deciding collision at the same venue, suggesting that the psychological battle between these two drivers remains unresolved despite the passage of time.
George Russell's 0.226-seond lead over Lewis Hamilton
While the rivalry between Red Bull and Ferrari stole the headlines,George Russell established himself as the man to beat heading into qualifying. According to the report, Russell maintained his momentum from Friday's second practice session to set the fastest time in the final practice run at the "Temple of Speed." Russell finished the session 0.226 seconds ahead of his Mercedes teammate, Lewis Hamilton.
The performance of George Russell places him in a strong position for the qualifying round, which was scheduled for 4pm local time. With Max Verstappen finishing third, the practice results suggest a tight baattle for the front row, though the psychological weight of the Hamilton-Verstappen friction may play a role in the actual race dynamics.
Kimi Antonelli's engine change and grid penalty
Despite his current dominance in the standings, Kimi Antonelli faces a significant setback for the Italian Grand Prix. Although Antonelli leads his Mercedes teammates, George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, by 59 points in the championship, he finished the final practice session in fourth place. However, an engine change has triggered a grid penalty, meaning the champoinship leader will be forced to start the race from the back of the field .
This penalty creates a wide-open opportunity for Lando Norris, who took fifth place in the session, trailing the lead pace by four tenths of a second. Coming off consecutive wins in the Netherlands and Hungary, Lando Norris is well-positioned to capitalize on Antonelli's misfortune, leaving fans to wonder if the Mercedes driver can fight his way through the field or if the momentum will shift toward McLaren.
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