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Charles Leclerc personal news and Ferrari team tensions

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In late October 2026, the FIA released the 2026 Formula 1 calendar, which included the addition of a Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid on a new street circuit called ‘Madring’. During this period, Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc announced he was expecting his first child. On November 3, 2026, Leclerc and his wife, Alexandra, announced the birth of their daughter, Bianca. The couple shared the news via Instagram on November 4, posting a photograph of the newborn's feet with the caption: “Bianca… 3. 11. 26”. Leclerc traveled to Monaco following the Mexico City Grand Prix to be present for the birth but maintained his commitment to the championship. To support him during the São Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil, Ferrari appointed reserve driver Dino Beganovic to drive the SF-26 during the first free practice session (FP1) at Interlagos. Professional tensions between Leclerc and teammate Lewis Hamilton intensified following an opening-lap collision during the Mexico City Grand Prix. The incident, which saw both drivers go off track, allowed Max Verstappen to take the lead and cost Ferrari a potential one-two finish. Hamilton expressed frustration, stating that Leclerc appears to race him more aggressively than other competitors. Following the incident, Hamilton and Leclerc met in Sao Paulo to resolve the friction. Hamilton confirmed the two drivers sat down together to discuss the issue without requiring intervention from Team Principal Fred Vasseur, stating, “We sat down, talked, resolved the problem and are moving on. I think we still hold a great respect for each other.” Leclerc described the matter as a closed chapter, noting that while the situation had taken on unnecessary proportions, direct dialogue helped resolve the issue. He also mentioned that the birth of his child had delayed the timing of the discussion.

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