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Controversy Erupts as Charles Leclerc and Girlfriend Accused of Endangering Puppy Leo

Somin Bhattacharjee
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Controversy Erupts as Charles Leclerc and Girlfriend Accused of Endangering Puppy Leo

Charles Leclerc and his girlfriend Alexandra Saint Mleux adopted a dog earlier this year and named him Leo. He quickly became popular among the F1 community, and whenever the cameras caught him in public, social media would blow up. However, as often seen, social media seems to have taken a negative turn, and this time, the focus is on Leo.

An Instagram page named ‘gosspipF1wags’ posted a long letter, in which they claimed that Leclerc and Saint Mleux aren’t treating Leo well. They accuse the couple of using Leo as a “fashion accessory” and that they take him to fashion shoots and for commercial activities, against his will.

The page that posted the letter has since deleted it from Instagram, which makes the matter more suspicious. In it, they called for the Monegasque authorities to take Leo away from Leclerc and Saint Mleux, and give him to someone who would “gladly provide Leo with the care and attention he deserves.”

On the other hand, before the page/post was deleted, screenshots of the same went viral all over social media. The topic in discussion was Leclerc potentially mistreating Leo, an adorable dog who became a fan-favorite rapidly.

The majority of Leclerc’s fanbase, however, refuses to believe so.

F1 community rallies in support of Charles Leclerc

Leclerc has one of the most pleasing personalities on the paddock, which is why fans love him so much. As such, the thought of him mistreating his pet seems unfathomable, something which the F1 community agrees with. At the same time, some are urging him to make a public statement regarding the same, so that people stop speculating about things that may not be true.

Some accounts on X went through all the photos and videos that Leclerc shared of Leo over the last few months, and they do not suggest any signs of mistreatment.

The fact that the account that posted the same isn’t even on Instagram anymore could point towards the fact that the entire fiasco was a publicity stunt, and involving Leo was just a way to get some eyeballs onto their account. But, with most not supporting them and getting behind Leclerc instead, the admin of ‘gosspipF1wags’seems to have made an exit.

Post Edited By:Aishwary Gaonkar

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Somin Bhattacharjee

Somin Bhattacharjee

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Formula 1 Editor Somin Bhattacharjee fell for the sport as well as Fernando Alonso on the same day — during the Spaniard’s thrilling victory at the German GP in 2010. Over the years, the passion magnified manyfold, and metamorphosed into a writing career in 2021. Though holding a bachelor's degree in marketing, Somin discovered his true calling in writing. He has penned over 2,700 articles for TheSportsRush, presenting a diverse range — news reports, opinions, and exclusives. A true Tiffosi, Somin never gives up on a chance to defend the Ferrari boys as a fan. As a sports writer though, he remains objective to the core and relishes opportunities to follow and engage in dissecting the action during races. That’s where the real thrill lies for him. Beyond the racetrack, Somin plays different sports including soccer. He enjoys exploring other sporting events and proudly supports Spanish soccer club Real Madrid.

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