Hulkenberg offers advice to Leclerc following engagement to Alexandra

Sauber driver Nico Hulkenberg shared his thoughts on Charles Leclerc's engagement to his fiancée, Alexandra Saint Mleux, following their announcement last weekend.

The German driver offered his congratulations to the newly engaged couple on the grid ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix after being asked if Leclerc approached him for any advice.

Hulkenberg joked in Interlagos: "Now it makes sense why he asked me to fly to Doha.

"He probably has a few questions, but I'll let you know what he wants."

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When asked why it is so rare for Formula 1 drivers to get married during their time on the grid, Hulkenberg said: "I think it's a very personal and individual question.

"A lot of the guys now are also quite young. At that age, I was also far away from that. I think it's related a lot to your age and where you are in life."

Hulkenberg is the only current married driver on the grid, saying, "Really? Well, Checo is coming back. Kevin was here last year still."

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In the Thursday press conference, Leclerc praised Saint Mleux for her support of his Formula 1 career, saying: "I'm very, very happy. Obviously, it was a special week, full of emotions.

"It's obviously a very special moment for anyone to take that step, and Alex and I are incredibly happy.

"She's incredibly engaged [in Formula 1], not technically, of course.

"But as all of us, I think we are all human, and I think we are all supported by the people that are closest to us, and Alex is the closest person that I have, with my family, obviously."

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