Formula 1 has returned with a whole host of new regulations. Last year’s season saw Lando Norris clinch his first championship by just two points, fending off competition from the likes of Max Verstappen, Oscar Piastri, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton.
While the high demands of racing across the globe might seem antithetical to a relationship, many drivers have been able to find love, with Charles Leclerc recently hitting the headlines after marrying his long-time girlfriend, Alexandra Saint-Mleux in a private ceremony.
Meanwhile, other drivers on the grid have started their own families, with the likes of four-time world champion Max Verstappen sharing a daughter with his girlfriend, Kelly.
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© Formula 1 via Getty ImagesLando Norris
Lando Norris had plenty of reasons to celebrate last year, as he won his maiden championship. Shortly after his victory at Abu Dhabi, he was seen embracing model Margarida Corceiro.
However, things appear to have gone south as chatting to former McLaren teammate, Carlos Sainz Jr, Lando claimed to be a “single man”. However, it appears the former couple are still friends, with Lando continuing to like her social media posts.
The racing ace previously dated Portuguese model Luisinha Oliveira. The pair were quite an item, with the beauty even attending the BRIT Awards with the sportsman in 2022. However, in September, he confirmed they had gone their separate ways. “After time and consideration, Luisa and myself have mutually decided to end our relationship but remain good friends,” he said in a statement. “I wish her the world and have so much respect for her and all she does as an amazing and strong woman with nothing but kindness.”
© InsatgramMax Verstappen
Max Verstappen is currently dating Brazilian model and journalist Kelly Piquet, the daughter of three-time F1 world champion Nelson Piquet. The couple announced their relationship with a beautiful snap as they cosied up on a Brazilian beach. Rumours about their relationship began in October 2020 when Max commented on one of her Instagram posts.
Speaking to Blick about walking down the aisle with Kelly, Max teased: “Marry? Me? Now you’ve publicly pressured me into saying a date. I don’t know, time will tell. Right now, I’m very, very happy with Kelly. But personally, I don’t have a schedule for when I’m going to get down on one knee in front of her. It’s all supposed to happen spontaneously.”
The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Lily, last year. Max confirmed the news alongside a pair of black-and-white photos of his newborn. “Welcome to the world, sweet Lily,” he wrote. “Our hearts are fuller than ever – you are our greatest gift. We love you so much.”
Kelly previously dated Max’s F1 rival, Daniil Kvyat, and the former couple share a daughter, Penelope Kvyat, six. The pair were together from January 2017 to December 2019. The 37-year-old is well-known in the motorsport world, as the PR practitioner has been handling social media for Formula-E since 2015.
© Kym IllmanCharles Leclerc
Charles Leclerc had a productive off-season, with the Ferrari driver walking down the aisle with his partner, Alexandra Saint-Mleux. The pair had a private civil wedding the weekend before the F1 season kicked off, with Charles confirming that a larger bash would be held in the future.
The Ferrari driver previously dated Italian model Giada Gianni for four years, between 2015 and 2019, but the pair split with Giada saying Charles wanted to focus on his Ferrari career. Charles also dated Charlotte Sine.
© InstagramGeorge Russell
George Russell is currently dating financial broker Carmen Montero Mundt, with the couple first being spotted in the paddock at 2019’s Tuscan Grand Prix. The couple met through a mutual friend and Carmen regularly joins her beau at motor events.
Speaking to MailOnline ahead of the season, George indicated that he might be planning to pop the question to his beloved in the “near future”.
Speaking to The Sun about their relationship, George said: “I’m so fortunate with Carmen because we met before the craziness of F1. We met organically and it wasn’t a set up. She didn’t know who I was, she didn’t know F1 and wasn’t even bothered by any of that. She is a very down-to-earth individual and we share values.”
George previously dated Seychelle de Vries, the sister of former Formula 1 driver, Nyck de Vries.
© Clive Rose – Formula 1Oscar Piastri
Oscar is currently flying near the top and the Australian is in a long-term relationship with his girlfriend, Lily Zneimer, who he met at school. The couple have attended the Autosport Awards together and the pretty brunette accompanied her beau to several events.
Speaking on the Eff Won podcast, the driver shared how the duo prefer to live outside of the spotlight. “We keep it private, [but] not secretive like some relationships are,” he explained. “We keep it to ourselves and try to be out of the spotlight and just live normal lives.”
Lily has her own sights on Formula 1, and speaking at the In Her Corner event at the Australian Grand Prix, she said: “I wanted to be here today, it’s really important to give girls the visibility and I would like to do whatever I can to help encourage more girls to this sport.”
© Kym IllmanCarlos Sainz Jr.
Carlos Sainz Jr. has won the heart of Scottish model Rebecca Donaldson. The couple went official when they were spotted walking together in Milan.
The star previously had a low-key relationship with press officer Isabel Hernaez, with the pair staying out of the public spotlight. However, in an interview with HELLO’s sister publication, Hola, she confirmed the couple had split. She said: “I’ll keep the good, of course, always. And I wish him all the happiness.”
Meanwhile, Rebecca previously dated Keeping Up with the Kardashians star Scott Disick.
© Getty ImagesFernando Alonso
Fernando is dating Spanish journalist Melissa Jimenez, and HELLO!’s sister publication, Hola, exclusively revealed that the pair are expecting their first child later this month.
Fernando was previously married to Spanish singer Raquel de Rosario. The couple married in 2006, but announced their divorce in 2011, stating that while they were separating as a married couple they would continue to remain good friends.
Fernando also dated Italian model and actress Linda Morselli.
© InstagramPierre Gasly
Pierre Gasly is currently dating model Kika Cerqueira Gomes. The driver was first linked with the beauty after they were spotted dancing together in a club, and they have shared several loved-up photos across their social media pages. Kika regularly joins Pierre at the track and the driver has called her his “lucky charm”.
The Frenchman has previously dated Ukrainian model Katerina Berezhna and aeronautical engineer Caterina Masetti Zannini.
© Getty ImagesAndrea Kimi Antonelli
Kimi Antonelli made waves upon his F1 debut last year, and with Mercedes performing well, the 19-year-old will be one to keep an eye on.
Kimi previously found love with racing driver Eli Bábíčková, however, the couple split a month before the new F1 season. Eli confirmed the split on her social media, saying: “Yes, we did break up. I was the one to end the relationship… our values towards the end of the relationship were very different… There’s no massive drama.”
© InstagramEsteban Ocon
Esteban Ocon is currently dating model and medical student Flavy Barla. The pair went official with their relationship at last year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, when Flavy was seen cheering her beloved on.
The French driver previously dated Italian model Elena Berri, with the pair first meeting in 2017, however they had a quiet split in 2023 with fans only finding out when they noticed that Esteban had unfollowed his former girlfriend on Instagram.
© InstagramAlexander Albon
Alexander Albon is currently engaged to professional golfer Lily Muni. The pair started dating in 2019, and in January, the F1 driver revealed the couple were engaged. Alongside a snap of the happy couple, Alex joked: “I guess we’re stuck with each other now.”
Valtteri Bottas
Valtteri has returned to the F1 paddock, with the Finnish driver now competing for Cadillac. The star is currently dating Olympic cyclist Tiffany Cromwell, with the pair going official just four months after the F1 driver split from his ex-wife, Emilia Pikkarainen.
At the time of their split, Valtteri cited the “challenges my career and life situation bring”.
© InstagramSergio Perez
Mexican driver Sergio Perez has also returned to the grid as one of the new drivers for Cadillac. The F1 ace is married to Carola Martínez Galindo, and the couple share four children together.
The couple initially kept their relationship out of the spotlight, only going offical when Carola became pregnant with their first child, Sergio Jr.
© Formula 1 via Getty ImagesLance Stroll
While Lance Stroll was believed to have been in a relationship with model Marilou Belanger, it appears the pair have now split, with posts of the former couple being deleted from their respective Instagram accounts. Lance has since reportedly been seen on celebrity dating app, Raya.
© Getty ImagesIsack Hadjar
Isack made waves when he joined F1 last year, and he’s already driving for one of the sport’s top teams, Red Bull.
The 21-year-old is currently dating Canadian influencer Lauren Fitzsimmons, with the pair believed to have gotten together in May 2025.
© InstagramNico Hulkenberg
Nico Hulkenberg can be sure to count on the support of wife, Egle Ruskyte. The German driver began dating the Lithuanian fashion designer and model back in 2015, and he romantically proposed to her in 2020 during a trip to Venice.
In 2021, the pair welcomed their first child, a daughter they named Noemi Sky.
Nico previously dated police officer Laura Zinnel.
© Getty ImagesOliver Bearman
Ollie is dating Alicia Torriani, an accounts manager for All-Time, a firm founded by Lorenzo Leclerc, the brother of fellow F1 star, Charles Leclerc.
Speaking ahead of last year’s season opener, the 20-year-old said: “I am really excited to be in Australia. They have amazing brunches by the beach in Melbourne.
“I know a few places, my girlfriend is coming and I really want to take her to some of those — I have my little itinerary planned! She’s staying until Tuesday, we have a few days to enjoy it after the race and that’s the benefit of the job, travelling to these amazing places.”
© InstagramLiam Lawson
Liam is dating Hannah St. John, who appears to be an influencer; she graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in biomedical sciences.
The pair regularly share loved-up photos, including from concerts, sports events, and romantic date nights. Speaking of his newfound interest in American football, Liam quipped: “My girlfriend’s brother loves the Chiefs. I think I’m a Chiefs fan.”
© InstagramGabriel Bortoleto
Gabriel is in a relationship with Isabella Bernardini, with the pair having been an item for five years.
The couple often keep their love out of the spotlight, with computer science student Isabella keeping her social media pages on private.
© Formula 1 via Getty ImagesFranco Colapinto
Franco was most recently linked with Argentine actress María Eugenia “China” Suárez. The pair are believed to no longer be together with Franco reportedly being seen on Raya.
In the past, the sportsman has been linked to Estelle Ogilvy, who has also dated Oliver Bearman, and he was linked to Norwegian royal Princess Ingrid Alexandra, but it’s thought these were only ever rumours.
© NurPhoto via Getty ImagesArvid Lindblad
Arvid Lindblad has just joined the F1 grid, and it’s unclear whether the 18-year-old is dating someone.
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