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

It's love in the fast lane.

Formula 1 drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles LeClerc with girlfriend

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Updated May 23, 2024

Allow us to give you a crash course about the wildly-viral world of F1—and F1 drivers' 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 racing 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, fans 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 SOs on the track and at lavish championship parties. And 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. Last year, 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 Shakira and a group of friends after. The two were also spotted 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 couple actually began dating in the fall of 2020 when Verstappen started commenting on Piquet's Instagram posts.

Kelly Piquet is no stranger to the F1 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 this F1 couple 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

Charles Leclerc is dating Alexandra Saint Mleux. The fan-favorite F1 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. They recently adopted a dog, 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. "Hello everyone, Charlotte and I have decided to end our relationship and we remain good friends," Leclerc posted on social media. "We have shared so many great moments and she is and always will be a very special person to me." Leclerc also dated Italian model Giada Gianni from 2015 to 2019.

Lando Norris

Curious to know if Lando Norris has a girlfriend? He's playing coy about his relationship status. Though he's rumored to be dating Portuguese model Margarida Corceiro, he maintained in a recent lie detector test that he is single and has "many girlfriends."

The 24-year-old British 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."

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Sergio Pérez

Mexican F1 driver Serio 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.

Fernando Alonso

Did Fernando Alonso date Taylor Swift? This far-fetched 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 ongoing 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 reportedly 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.

George Russell

British F1 racecar driver George Russell is dating Carmen Montero Mundt. The 26-year-old athlete was first spotted with the financial broker at the Tuscan Grand Prix in 2019. While they initially kept their romance private, they've begun posting about each other on Instagram more frequently in recent months.

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

Oscar Piastri

Oscar Piastri's girlfriend Lily Zneimer has been by his side since the very beginning. The 23–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."

Valtteri Bottas

Valtteri Bottas is currently in a relationship with fellow athlete Tiffany Cromwell. The Finnish 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."

Pierre Gasly

Does Pierre Gasly have a girlfriend? The answer is yes! Fans speculated that the French 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. (She 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.

Alex Albon

We're obsessed with this athletic power couple. British F1 racer Alex Albon is dating Lily Muni, a professional golf player. The couple 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."

Christian Horner

Although he isn't a current driver, we can't forget Christian Horner's relationship...because this F1 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 Christian 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.