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Max Verstappen offers support to new dad Charles Leclerc in Brazil

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 5:28 AM

Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Max Verstappen offers support to new dad Charles Leclerc in Brazil

Summary

Max Verstappen checked in on Charles Leclerc at Interlagos during the Brazilian Grand Prix weekend. Following the birth of Leclerc's daughter Bianca on November 3, Verstappen congratulated him and inquired about his sleep. Leclerc humorously admitted the nights are shorter now. Amid a friendly exchange, Lewis Hamilton joined in the fun suggesting the two drivers would stroll with baby strollers. Leclerc's participation comes after missing a media day to be present for the birth, highlighting the personal side of his career. The moment contrasts the recent tension from a race-related clash in Mexico, showcasing camaraderie among drivers.

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Key Details

•Verstappen spoke to Leclerc at the Brazilian Grand Prix.
•Leclerc welcomed daughter Bianca on November 3.
•He admitted to having shorter nights since her birth.
•Leclerc is now part of the F1 Dads' club, alongside Verstappen and others.
•The exchange followed a week of tension after an incident in Mexico.

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5:28 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Sleep's Going OK?': Max Verstappen Checks In on New Dad Charles Leclerc in Brazil

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Max Verstappen caught up with Charles Leclerc at Interlagos this weekend and asked him something only another new dad would think to ask. In a…
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