While the motorsport world descended on Tashkent for the FIA Awards ceremony, Ferrari star Charles Leclerc stole the show hours before the red carpet even began, with social media lighting up as fans tracked his impromptu tour of the Uzbek capital.
Charles arrived late in the evening on December 11 and after the reception at the airport and a dinner banquet checked into JW Mariott hotel in Tashkent City. On the next day his photos with fans at a local gym started circulating across social media.
Turns out, in the morning on December 12 he started off his day with a visit to Befit Sky gym together with his fiancee, Alexandra Saint-Mleux. The gym is located on the 4th floor of Tashkent City Mall. At the gym he took photos and videos with fans and even signed some posters for them.
After the gym he and Alexandra took a walk through the mall, visiting a couple shops and trying on ethnic clothing.
charles & alexandra at the center for islamic civilization in tashkent! pic.twitter.com/dJXsjYMMxs
— clara (@leclercsletters) December 12, 2025
The day took a cultural turn later in the afternoon when Leclerc was spotted with his fiancee, at the Center of Islamic Civilization.
more of charles during his official tour today
— clara (@leclercsletters) December 12, 2025
🎥: javohirgroup_ pic.twitter.com/MZljUiy3kz
The couple appeared captivated by the venue’s grandeur, with multiple posts showing them admiring the intricate architecture and exhibits.
more of the tour that was given to charles and alexandra earlier today 🤍pic.twitter.com/GLQJUO6EtE
— lec♡︎ (@leclercsstreet) December 12, 2025
Charles played chess on an old chess-board with a fan and he was also seen attempting to type in Uzbek languge on a monitor located in the center.
he’s trying to set the world record for the most side quests in a day
— marianne (@marrlec) December 12, 2025
pic.twitter.com/FXM9P5Qy0A
bro is really the prince of monaco doing a state visit in uzbekistan pic.twitter.com/Aw0q5A6zUJ
— clara (@leclercsletters) December 12, 2025
The excursion offered a stark contrast to the high-octane glamour of the FIA Gala held later that evening at the Humo Arena, where Lando Norris was officially crowned the 2025 Formula 1 World Champion. For the fans in Tashkent, however, the highlight wasn’t just the ceremony, it was the surreal experience of seeing a Ferrari icon blending into their city’s daily rhythm.
