Who Are F1 Drivers Dating? Meet The Wives & Girlfriends of Formula 1 Racers

It's love in the fast lane.

Collage of F1 racecar drivers Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris

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Updated Jun 11, 2025

Allow us to give you a crash course about the wildly-viral world of F1—and F1 girlfriends. Whether you're a longtime fan or you've recently fallen down the rabbit hole of racing on TikTok, Formula One (also called F1) is the highest class of international racing for single-seat cars. F1 teams compete in Grand Prix races around the world, with the most popular events in countries like Monaco, Great Britain and Japan.

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While there's much fanfare about the races themselves, viewers have also taken an interest in the F1 drivers and their girlfriends and wives. It's not hard to see why, as the racers are often joined by their S.O.s on the track and at lavish championship parties. As for those who are single? Rumors about their star-studded flings dominate the headlines almost as often as their record-breaking wins.

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So, is Lewis Hamilton married? Who is Max Verstappen dating? We've got the scoop on the romantic lives of your favorite F1 drivers and their wives and girlfriends. Read up on which drivers are married, which are single, and who's linked to some of the biggest celebrities in the world.

Racers in this article:

Lewis Hamilton

Does Lewis Hamilton have a wife or girlfriend? It's a question on the minds of inquisitive fans everywhere, notably because Hamilton is one of the biggest names in F1 racing. Currently, Lewis Hamilton is not married, and he doesn't have a girlfriend. In 2023, he was linked to singer Shakira after she attended the F1 Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona. Hamilton came in second place at the event, and he was spotted spending time with the Colombian songstress after. The two were also photographed on a boat together in Miami after the 2023 Grand Prix. By the end of the year, though, things fizzled out.

The British racer's buzziest relationship was with Nicole Scherzinger, as they dated on-and-off from November 2007 to February 2015. In a 2018 interview with The Times, Hamilton said his love life was "non-existent." But in the years since his breakup with the Pussycat Dolls singer, Lewis Hamilton was linked to stars like Barbara Palvin, Rihanna, Sofia Richie, Rita Ora and Kendall Jenner.

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Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen is dating Kelly Piquet, a Brazilian model. Although the Dutch-Belgian driver confirmed their relationship on New Year's Day in 2021, eagle-eyed fans think this F1 couple actually began dating in the fall of 2020 when Verstappen started commenting on Piquet's Instagram posts. The pair welcomed their first child together, daughter Lily, in May 2025.

This popular F1 girlfriend is no stranger to the racing world because her father is Nelson Piquet, a three-time Formula One World Champion. Her brother, Nelson Piquet Jr., is also a driver—and he was responsible for introducing her to Verstappen. Before they began dating, Piquet was in a relationship with fellow racer Daniil Kvyat. Together they share a daughter, Penelope, who was born in July 2019.

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Charles Leclerc

We can't have a list of F1 girlfriends without including Charles Leclerc, who's dating Alexandra Saint Mleux. The Formula 1 racer from Monaco has been linked to the TikTok influencer since early 2023, though not much is known about their romance. The two don't appear on each other's social media pages, and rumors of their relationship only picked up after she was seen in the background of photos taken at the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix that year. Indicating the seriousness of their relationship, they did adopt a dog together, Leo Leclerc Saint Mleux, who had his own press pass for a Miami race.

Charles Leclerc previously dated Charlotte Sine for three years. Although Sine attended the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the end of the 2022 season, the couple announced their breakup a few weeks later. He also dated Italian model Giada Gianni from 2015 to 2019.

Oscar Piastri

Oscar Piastri's girlfriend Lily Zneimer has been by his side since the very beginning, as the 24-year-old McLaren driver met his longtime love in high school. During a December 2023 appearance on the eff won with DRS podcast, he said it's "been nice to have someone there from the start."

While Zneimer often accompanies her boyfriend to Grand Prix races, they don't publicize their relationship like some F1 couples. "We keep it private. Not secretive, like some relationships are. But yeah, we keep it to ourselves," the racer said on the podcast. "We try to be out of the spotlight and just live normal lives."

Lando Norris

Curious to know if Lando Norris has a girlfriend? The McLaren driver often plays coy about his relationship status, and even appeared on a flirty episode of Chicken Shop Date with Amelia Dimoldenberg in 2024. Despite that, he's been linked to Portuguese model Margarida "Magui" Corceiro on-and-off for years. In 2025, she was spotted cheering for him at multiple Grand Prix events, including one in Monaco where she spent time with his parents. While time will tell if these two get more serious, Magui may be one Formula 1 girlfriend to keep an eye on.

The 24-year-old McLaren driver split from his previous flame, Luisinha Oliveira, in September 2022. Although they attended the BRIT Awards together earlier in the year, Norris confirmed their breakup that fall. "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."

George Russell

British F1 star George Russell is dating Carmen Montero Mundt. The 27-year-old Mercedes driver was first spotted with the financial broker at the Tuscan Grand Prix in 2019. They were reportedly introduced by mutual friends in London and celebrated their fifth anniversary in February 2025. "Five years with the most wonderful person I could ever ask for," Mundt wrote on Instagram in celebration of the milestone. "Forever proud of who you are and what you do."

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Before he started dating Mundt, George Russell was in a relationship with Seychelle de Vries, the sister of fellow F1 driver Nyck de Vries.

Carlos Sainz

Yes, it's true: Williams racer Carlos Sainz is off the market. The Spanish athlete has been in a relationship with model Rebecca Donaldson since 2023. The couple sparked romance rumors when they were spotted together in Milan in June of that year. While they rarely appear on each other's social media accounts, Donaldson is often seen at Sainz's tournaments around the world. And while they haven't tied the knot just yet, they aren't opposed to eloping; During a 2024 press conference with Charles Leclerc, Sainz joked that he'd marry his girlfriend right there in Las Vegas.

Liam Lawson

Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson may be newer to the F1 scene, but he has the support of his longtime girlfriend, Hannah St. John. This F1 couple has been together since October 2022, and she's been by his side ever since he broke into competitive racing outside of his reserve role in early 2025. St. John, a pre-med student, often joins Lawson around the world, and documents their travels (both for work and for fun) on Instagram.

Jack Doohan

Racing runs in Alpine driver Jack Doohan's family, as he's the son of Mick Doohan, a five-time Grand Prix motorcycle world champion. At just 22 years old, Doohan is already making a name for himself as a reserve racer. He's been dating Ebony Gold for four years, but you won't see much about this F1 girlfriend on social media. Gold keeps a rather low profile online, but she did accompany her boyfriend to the Glamour On The Grid event at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit in May 2024. More recently, she confirmed they're still going strong when she was photographed on the paddock at the Miami Grand Prix in May 2025.

Pierre Gasly

Does Pierre Gasly have a girlfriend? The answer is yes! Fans speculated that the Alpine F1 driver was dating model Francisca "Kika" Cerqueira Gomes, which the couple confirmed on Instagram in early 2023. On Valentine's Day, she posted a photo dump of snaps with the athlete, captioning it with a simple red heart. Gasly previously dated Ukrainian model Katerina Berezhna and aeronautical engineer Caterina Masetti Zannini.

Esteban Ocon

French driver Esteban Ocon is currently dating Flavy Barla, a medical student and model. (This F1 girlfriend was also named "Miss Côte d'Azur" in 2022.) Once fans picked up on signs of their romance in the summer of 2023, they made their debut as a couple at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in November.

Ocon's relationship with Barla comes after he ended his five-year partnership with Italian model Elena Berri, who he began dating in 2017.

Fernando Alonso

Did Fernando Alonso date Taylor Swift? This far-fetched F1 girlfriend fan theory took over the internet in early 2023 before she began dating Travis Kelce. In a viral TikTok video, the Spanish driver could be seen listening to Swift's song "Karma" before winking at the camera. He captioned the video "race week era," which many interpreted as a reference to Swift's Eras Tour. ("Ohhhh Fernando knows ALL TOO WELL what he's doing," wrote one commenter.) Ultimately, this rumor turned out to be the result of over-eager fans theorizing a potential romance.

Now, Fernando Alonso is in a relationship with DAZN journalist Melissa Jiménez. He previously dated Austrian TV presenter Andrea Schlager in 2022. Prior to that, he was married to Spanish singer Raquel de Rosario from 2006 to 2011.

Sergio Pérez

Mexican F1 driver Sergio Pérez's wife is Carola Martinez. The couple reportedly met at a disco dance party, and Pérez announced their relationship—and that they were expecting a child together—in 2017. He proposed in August of that year, and they were married on June 3, 2018. The couple's son Sergio Jr. was born on December 21, 2017, followed by daughter Carlota on September 15, 2019. Their third son Emilio was born on May 15, 2022. In September 2023, the couple announced that they privately welcomed their fourth child, a daughter, whose name has not yet been publicly shared.

Alex Albon

We're obsessed with this athletic F1 couple. British racer Alex Albon is dating Lily Muni, a professional golf player. The pair has been together since 2019, and often appear on each other's social media profiles. On Valentine's Day 2022, Albon shared a post celebrating his girlfriend, writing, "I want you to know how much I enjoy annoying you."

Valtteri Bottas

Valtteri Bottas is currently in a relationship with fellow athlete Tiffany Cromwell. The Finnish reserve F1 racer confirmed he was dating the Australian cyclist on Valentine's Day in 2020. Prior to this relationship, Valtteri Bottas was married to Olympic swimmer Emilia Pikkarainen. They began dating in 2010 and were married in 2016. They announced their divorce in 2019, with Bottas saying the split was due to "challenges my career and life situation bring."

Christian Horner

Although he isn't a current driver, we can't forget Christian Horner's relationship...because this Formula 1 wife is a celebrity you definitely know. He's currently the Team Principal of the Red Bull Formula One team, a position he's held since 2005. To date, he has 11 world titles to his name—but we're fascinated by his life off the track too, as Horner is married to Geri Halliwell.

He exchanged vows with the former Spice Girls singer on May 15, 2015, and they have one son together. Horner is also the stepfather to Halliwell's daughter from a previous marriage, and he has a daughter from a past relationship as well.