‘Pure class’: F1 fans praise Lewis Hamilton for offering seat to Leclerc’s expecting partner | WATCH

Madrid: A charming moment of sportsmanship unfolded inside the Ferrari hospitality unit ahead of the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix, where Lewis Hamilton offered his seat to teammate Charles Leclerc’s expecting partner, Alexandra Saint Mleux. At the newly debuted Madring circuit, the seven-time world champion immediately stood up to offer his seat upon her arrival, earning widespread praise from fans for his chivalry amidst the high-pressure race weekend.

Videos showed Ferrari teammates Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton walking into the Madrid paddock together on race day, joined by Alexandra in a flowing pink dress and their dog, Leo, alongside.

Clearing the Air After Monza Friction

The lighthearted paddock interaction follows a productive week for Scuderia Ferrari as both drivers put their recent on-track controversy at Monza behind them. Leclerc publicly accepted responsibility for the Turn 2 incident at the Italian Grand Prix that forced Hamilton into the gravel, confirming the duo held a private, face-to-face discussion in Madrid to clear the air. Speaking on media day, Hamilton commended Leclerc’s maturity, reassuring reporters that their mutual respect and working relationship remain entirely intact.

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Ferrari Focus Shifted to Sunday’s Race

With team harmony fully restored off the track, Ferrari directed its complete focus toward track performance across Madring’s technical street layout. Hamilton secured fourth on the grid for Sunday’s 57-lap race, edging out Leclerc in fifth by just six-thousandths of a second. Positioned directly behind front-row starters Lando Norris and Kimi Antonelli, both Ferrari drivers enter Sunday’s Grand Prix well placed to challenge for crucial podium finishes.