Alia Bhatt met F1 racer Charles Leclerc in Cannes. Videos and fan reactions
Actress Alia Bhatt was seen greeting Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc at the L’Oréal event at the Cannes Film Festival. The clip quickly spread online, with fans even linking it to his previous meeting with Carlos Sainz.

Actress Alia Bhatt was seen with Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc during a promotional event at the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday, before she met another F1 driver Carlos Sainz. A video of the event has been widely shared on social media and shows Alia smiling as she greets Leclerc.
In the clip, Leclerc is seen turning back to help Aaliyah as she climbs the stairs. Meanwhile, Alia is more focused on managing her flowing gown. The moment at the L’Oreal event quickly gained popularity online, with many social media users reacting to the interaction between the actor and the racer.
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Watch the video here:
Alia Bhatt and Charles Leclerc
cannes 2026 pic.twitter.com/FSWBuhL9Og– Irma Wepp (@sushi00612) 13 May 2026
Alia and Charles in Cannes
Meanwhile, Alia’s fans on social media cannot keep calm. One user wrote, “Alia Bhatt and Charles Leclerc oh my god???? (sic).”
Another said, “The way Charles Leclerc turned around to help Alia Bhatt is gentlemanly behaviour.”
The way Charles Leclerc turned back to offer Alia Bhatt his hand, gentlemanly behaviour. pic.twitter.com/ru39injikx– Ascendant (@hamlakroo) 13 May 2026
“Charles x Aaliyah wasn’t on my bingo card but here we are,” a third user wrote.
Check out some other fan reactions here:
For the evening, Alia wore a blue gown and kept her makeup and accessories minimal, making her outfit stand out. Leclerc wore a black suit with a clean-shaven look and tousled hair.
Alia’s presence in Cannes so far
The latest video comes soon after Aaliyah met Carlos Sainz. His appearances at the festival were closely tracked, with each appearance discussed on social media.
Carlos Sainz meeting Alia Bhatt wasn’t on my 2026 bingo card, what is this crossover? pic.twitter.com/A5Of6cdNLN– Vivian (@arvidsnoopy) 12 May 2026
Earlier in Cannes this year, Alia had debuted on the red carpet in a peach-tone gown with a plunging neckline. She styled it with a coral neckpiece and long flowing drape.
She was also seen in an ivory sari-inspired outfit with a structured corset-style bodice and an umbrella. Later, she joined filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker at the India Pavilion to unveil the official poster and creative concept of the 57th edition of the International Film Festival of India.
In another appearance, Alia attended the screening of La Vie d’une Fame in a lavender floor-length dress with noodle straps and a lace choker.