Charles Leclerc has taken on an unusual coaching role ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix, guiding presenter and comedian Amelia Dimoldenberg through a chaotic Ferrari driving lesson in the latest episode of Passenger Princess.
The video places the Ferrari Formula 1 driver alongside a self-described non-driver better known for her deliberately awkward, deadpan interviews. What follows is less a serious demonstration of performance driving and more a playful test of Charles Leclerc’s patience, as Amelia Dimoldenberg negotiates cones, modest speeds and a series of instructions while repeatedly questioning the situation around her.
Charles Leclerc teaches Amelia Dimoldenberg to drive a Ferrari
The episode was released shortly before the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend and appears to have been filmed on a circuit designed to resemble the Hungaroring. Charles Leclerc remains in the passenger seat as Amelia Dimoldenberg takes control, offering guidance while encouraging her to become more confident behind the wheel.
The humour begins almost immediately. Amelia Dimoldenberg references Charles Leclerc’s previous visits to gravel traps, turning the lesson back on the Formula 1 driver before she has properly begun driving. The exchange sets the tone for the rest of the video, with her dry delivery contrasting with Charles Leclerc’s relaxed laughter.
Despite travelling at around 50 kph during one part of the session, Amelia Dimoldenberg reacts with panicked screams as though she were approaching racing speed. Charles Leclerc continues to encourage her to push a little further, although the gap between his idea of driving quickly and hers becomes one of the central jokes.
The most difficult challenge comes during a parallel-parking attempt. Rather than completing the manoeuvre cleanly, Amelia Dimoldenberg knocks over several cones as Charles Leclerc watches from the passenger seat. His response remains amused rather than alarmed, with the Ferrari driver appearing to enjoy the unpredictability of the lesson.
Charles Leclerc discusses his Monaco wedding
The light-hearted driving challenge also gives Charles Leclerc an opportunity to discuss a more personal subject. During the episode, he speaks about his civil wedding to Alexandra Saint Mleux in Monaco on 28 February, describing the occasion as very special.
The brief moment offers a noticeable change of tone from the driving comedy. Charles Leclerc appears visibly pleased while discussing the ceremony, before the episode returns to the playful dynamic between instructor and learner.
That mixture is central to the appeal of the Passenger Princess format. Rather than presenting Charles Leclerc only through the competitive environment of Formula 1, the episode places him in a setting where his reactions, humour and patience become the focus.
A different side of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc
For Ferrari supporters, the video arrives at a time when attention is normally fixed on car performance, race preparation and the competitive picture surrounding the Hungarian Grand Prix. Instead, it offers a lighter portrayal of Charles Leclerc away from engineering meetings and track action.
🆑️: you need to go for it, flat out. at worst, we finish in the gravel
amelia: and you know about that
🆑️: YES! oh-
amelia: what?
🆑️: (laughing) that's so rude
😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/4dCystpcyh
— clara (@leclercsletters) July 22, 2026
The episode does not reveal anything meaningful about Ferrari’s sporting prospects in Budapest, nor is the driving exercise intended as a serious assessment of Amelia Dimoldenberg’s ability. Its value lies in the interaction itself: a Formula 1 driver attempting to provide calm, precise instructions while his passenger-turned-driver reacts dramatically to relatively low speeds and a collection of plastic cones.
Charles Leclerc’s ability to laugh through the failed parking attempt and repeated interruptions gives the video its strongest moments. It also shows why the pairing works: Amelia Dimoldenberg’s awkward interviewing style continually disrupts the structure of the lesson, while the Monegasque responds with patience rather than trying to control every exchange.
The result is an entertaining break from the usual Hungarian Grand Prix coverage, combining Ferrari, Formula 1 and the deliberately uncomfortable humour that has defined Amelia Dimoldenberg’s interviews. For Charles Leclerc, it is a rare opportunity to appear as an instructor rather than a racing driver, even if the lesson produces more fallen cones than polished technique.
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