Charles Leclerc will not take part in media commitments ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix after celebrating the birth of his first child.

The Monegasque driver announced on Instagram that his wife Alexandra gave birth to their daughter Bianca on Tuesday.

Although Leclerc was originally set to take questions from reporters on Thursday, he has been granted extra time to remain at home with his family in Monaco.

The 29-year-old’s absence means he will not immediately address criticism from team-mate Lewis Hamilton following their clash at the Mexico Grand Prix last weekend.

Hamilton accused Leclerc of working against him when attempting an opening-lap overtake on the British driver while the pair were in front, enabling Max Verstappen to take the victory.

"We have to have some serious talks behind the scenes for sure," said Hamilton.

"We don’t have rules of engagement and, whether or not that will change anything from Charles’ side, I don’t know.…