More often than not, F1 brings intense focus to the tracks and the roaring engines. However, just days before the 2023 Mexican Grand Prix, it was two ladies off the tracks who garnered attention with their identical pre-race rituals. Rebecca Donaldson (partner of Carlos Sainz), and Alexandra Saint Mleux, girlfriend of none other than Charles Leclerc, surprised their followers with an almost synchronized act.
Videos surfaced on popular Instagram pages, highlighting the duo showcasing their fashion sense.
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Synchronized Style: The Ferrari Ladies Steal the Spotlight
The Instagram account love4wags featured a clip of Donaldson taken from TikTok. In this snippet, she elegantly flaunts her chosen outfit for the race day to the front camera, giving viewers a full view of her attire.
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Not far behind, the softwags Instagram page spotlighted a video of Alexandra Saint Mleux. Similarly, this video was distinctly similar to that of Rebecca’s, with Alexandra proudly displaying her ensemble for the grand event.
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Such lighthearted moments add a layer of warmth to the otherwise intense realm of Formula 1. It’s evident that both women share not just an association through Ferrari but might also possess a bond reflecting their partners’ team spirit on the track. As fans gear up for the race’s excitement, these instances underscore that behind the speed and competition lies a community that supports, rejoices, and occasionally even matches their style choices.
But a chorus of boos from fans overshadowed the Grand Prix’s fashion appeal, following a dramatic turn of events on the track. Sergio Perez‘s race came to an abrupt halt after a collision with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, leaving fans and critics debating responsibility for the crash.
Collision Chaos at the Mexican GP
Leclerc, the driver in question, has defended his position regarding the incident. Following the race, in an interview with Jenson Button, covered by Formula Passion, Leclerc outlined his perspective on the unfolding of events. He emphasized the limited maneuvering options he had at the time of the crash and regretted the unfortunate impact on Perez’s race.
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“I really didn’t do it on purpose and I had nowhere to go” 😩
Charles Leclerc reflects on his day in Mexico City and explains his lap 1 contact with Sergio Perez 👇 pic.twitter.com/WQ3u8TCeQy
— Sky Sports F1 (@SkySportsF1) October 29, 2023
“I hear a lot of boos. I tell the public: I couldn’t go anywhere, I found myself in the middle of the Red Bulls and unfortunately I hit Checo. I had nowhere to go. It’s life: he damaged my car and his race ended there.”
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Despite clinching a podium spot, Leclerc’s achievement was met with disapproval from the home crowd, echoing their dissatisfaction at the turn-one events. But the Monegasque wasn’t the sole target of the fans’ frustrations. Some Ferrari aficionados also faced the fans’ brunt, all due to the premature conclusion of the local hero’s race.
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