Leclerc set to miss Brazil media day after baby news

Motorsport.com reports Ferrari has told Charles Leclerc to skip Thursday media duties in Brazil after the birth of daughter Bianca, with his track plan unchanged.

Motorsport.com reports Ferrari has told Charles Leclerc to miss Thursday media duties ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix after the birth of his first child. The outlet said Leclerc and his wife Alexandra announced earlier this week that they had welcomed a daughter, Bianca.

The same publication reported Ferrari’s plan affects only Thursday, with Leclerc still expected to follow his usual on-track programme in Brazil. Motorsport.com also reported that messages of congratulations arrived from around Formula 1 after the couple shared the news.

Leclerc heads into the weekend fifth in the drivers' championship on 245 points. Across his Formula 1 career, the Ferrari driver has made 182 entries, with 9 wins, 24 pole positions and 53 podiums.