The platform that Formula 1 gives a driver from the very start is unmatched compared to other sports. The hyper-focused nature of F1 on just 20 drivers makes everyone a star and gives each and every driver recognition. This fame from day 1 can become a powerful tool in building yourself as a driver and a marketable entity. Not using this opportunity to grow as an entity would be a massive waste, and Charles Leclerc understands that. Or at least that’s what the fans think now as they speculate on an Instagram post capturing the Ferrari man in LA ahead of the 2023 Las Vegas GP with his girlfriend, Alexandra Saint Mleux.

Using the platform F1 gives a driver into monetary gains is no cakewalk. Some do it better than most with their seven world championships and incredible record-breaking streaks. So even with the concentrated group, the top drivers take most of the spotlight and subsequently the money. This is why some drives need to get creative.

Now, with paparazzi photos of Charles Leclerc with his girlfriend Alexandra Saint Mleux circling social media, the fans are making a similar suggestion. Even though Leclerc is one of the best and most popular drivers on the grid, his reach is not worldwide. Especially in the country where F1’s popularity is skyrocketing, the Americas.

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This is why the fans believe Leclerc’s photos emerging from LA ahead of the Las Vegas GP are strange.

Fans point out the rare and strange scenario surrounding Charles Leclerc and his girlfriend Alexandra Saint Mleux in LA

Don’t get us wrong, Leclerc is famous and gets his fair share of positive and negative attention from the fans and media. However, he isn’t being chased down by paparazzi on the streets of LA famous. We have seen paparazzi photos of Leclerc in Monaco, his hometown, and some tracks around the world but not in the city where there is a megastar everywhere you look.

So in the comment section of the post showcasing his paparazzi photos, the fans pointed out the strangeness of this rare scenario surrounding Leclerc. The fans are suggesting Leclerc’s marketing team is behind this occurrence.

“Since when Charles Leclerc is chasing by paparazzi? Find it weird lol his new contract with some American company must be working hard.”

“The new Charles agency is working so hard!😂😂”

“10/10 set up by his American management 🤣.”

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“WME working hard.”

“his team is back to paying paparazzi now in LA lmao, brother let’s focus in working for next year 😭.”

“As an American f1 fan, I seriouslyyyy doubt Charles would be getting papped here especially considering all the other celebrities in LA. F1 is pretty unpopular over here so this seems and looks very staged 😭😭.”

The fans are all on the same page about these photos being staged. Do you agree with Leclerc’s level of popularity in the US?