Alia Bhatt had another unexpected moment at the Cannes Film Festival 2026 when she met F1 driver Charles Leclerc. This came after her interaction with Formula One driver Carlos Sainz, who drives for Williams Racing, adding to the buzz around her appearances at the event.
Fans were quick to react online, with many saying the crossover moment was something they did not have on their bingo card. Several pictures and videos of the duo together have surfaced online.
After Carlos Sainz, Alia Bhatt meets F1 driver Charles Leclerc at Cannes 2026
Social media users expressed shock at the crossover, saying it was not on their 2026 bingo card. One user wrote, "Charles x Alia was not in my bingo card but here we are." Another added, "CHARLES LECLERC AND ALIA BHATT OMG I JUST FELL ON MY KNEES." Reacting to Alia Bhatt’s earlier meeting with Carlos Sainz, one user wrote, "First we got Alia Bhatt and Carlos Sainz together, and now Alia with Charles Leclerc, omggg??????"
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For the unversed, F1 driver Charles Leclerc attended Cannes 2026 with his wife, Alexandra Leclerc. He opted for a classic black tuxedo. The couple got married in a private civil ceremony in Monaco on February 28, 2026. This year, Cannes Fim Festival started on May 12 and will continue till May 23, 2026.
Alia Bhatt's Cannes 2026 Day 2 look
For her second red carpet appearance at Cannes 2026, Alia Bhatt wore an icy blue Danielle Frankel gown. She accessorised her look with a delicate lace choker featuring a diamond pendant, keeping her overall styling minimal.
Alia Bhatt meets Carlos Sainz at Cannes 2026
Alia Bhatt turned heads on the opening day of the Cannes Film Festival with her stylish look. What grabbed attention was her meeting with F1 driver Carlos Sainz. The meeting happened at a Cannes event attended by many stars, including Heidi Klum and Jane Fonda. Their pictures quickly went viral online.
