The demanding world of Formula 1 leaves little room for personal life, yet most drivers on the 2025 grid have found partners who navigate the relentless calendar alongside them. With 24 race weekends, extensive testing programmes, and countless hours in simulators and factories, the modern F1 driver’s schedule pushes even the most resilient relationships to their limits. As the sport continues its global expansion and race weekends grow increasingly packed, maintaining personal connections becomes ever more challenging. Yet the 2025 grid tells a different story, one where love and commitment have found a way to coexist with the brutal demands of elite motorsport.
The McLaren duo and their long-term relationships
Lando Norris and Portuguese actress and model Margarida Corceiro have rekindled their relationship after a brief separation following the 2024 summer break. The McLaren driver previously dated Luisa Oliveira, also a Portuguese model, suggesting a clear pattern in his romantic preferences. Norris, who finished as runner-up in the 2024 championship battle, has kept much of his personal life private despite intense media scrutiny throughout his title challenge.
His teammate Oscar Piastri maintains a relationship with Lily Zneimer that dates back to their high school days. Zneimer currently studies engineering at a British university, demonstrating the academic dedication that mirrors Piastri’s own methodical approach to racing. The Australian driver’s stable personal life has been cited by team insiders as one factor contributing to his consistent performances during his second full season with McLaren’s competitive resurgence.
Mercedes youth meets experience
George Russell entered his fourth season with Mercedes alongside Carmen Montero Mundt, his partner since 2020. Montero Mundt graduated from the University of Westminster with a business degree and now works in management and finance, bringing her own professional accomplishments to the partnership. Her regular presence in the paddock has made her one of the most recognizable figures among the current generation of driver partners.
Meanwhile, rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli arrived in Formula 1 amid questions about his personal life. The 18-year-old Italian, who replaced Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes, has since been confirmed to be in a relationship with Eliska Babickova. The Czech karting driver met Antonelli in 2023, and their shared racing background provides common ground as the young Italian adjusts to the pressures of competing at motorsport’s highest level.
Red Bull’s contrasting personal situations
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen continues his relationship with Kelly Piquet, daughter of three-time champion Nelson Piquet and Dutch model Sylvia Tamsma. The couple, together since October 2020, welcomed their daughter Lily in May 2025, marking a significant personal milestone for the reigning champion. Piquet also has a daughter, Penelope, from her previous relationship with former F1 driver Daniil Kvyat, creating a blended family dynamic within the paddock.
Verstappen’s new Red Bull teammate for 2025, Isack Hadjar, recently began a relationship with Lauren Fitzsimmons. The young Frenchman’s promotion from the junior ranks brings with it the challenge of balancing his debut season with his developing personal life, a situation many rookies have navigated with varying degrees of success.
Ferrari’s high-profile partnerships
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton remains single as he embarks on his second season with Ferrari after a disappointing 2025 campaign. Hamilton’s most notable relationship was an eight-year partnership with Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger, which ended in 2015. Since then, the British driver has focused primarily on his racing career and expanding business ventures, though his personal life continues to generate significant media interest.
Charles Leclerc and Alexandra Saint Mleux announced their engagement in November 2024, marking a new chapter in their relationship that began in 2023. Saint Mleux works as an influencer on Instagram and TikTok whilst reportedly studying art history in Paris. The Monegasque driver’s settled personal life contrasts with the turbulent nature of Ferrari’s recent on-track struggles, providing stability amid professional uncertainty.
Williams and the global nature of F1 relationships
Alexander Albon has maintained a relationship with Chinese professional golfer He Muni, known as Lily, since 2019. He competes on the LPGA Tour’s Ladies Professional Golf Association circuit, making theirs a partnership between two elite athletes who understand the demands of international competition. The logistics of coordinating two global sporting calendars add complexity to their relationship.
Carlos Sainz moved to Williams after six years with journalist, model, and influencer Isa Hernáez ended in 2023. The Spanish driver now dates Rebecca Donaldson, a Scottish model. Sainz secured two podium finishes during his debut season with Williams, suggesting his personal changes have not impacted his competitive edge despite the team’s midfield machinery.
The Racing Bulls and Aston Martin partnerships
Liam Lawson, retained at Racing Bulls for 2026, maintains a relationship with American Hannah St. John, who recently graduated from Arizona State University. The couple reportedly began dating in 2022, predating Lawson’s breakthrough into Formula 1. His teammate, rookie Arvid Lindblad, appears to be single as he focuses on adapting to the demands of Formula 1.
Fernando Alonso’s complex romantic history includes a marriage to El Sueño de Morfeo singer Raquel del Rosario from 2006 to 2011, an engagement to Spanish television presenter Lara Álvarez in 2015-2016, and a relationship with Italian model Linda Morselli. After briefly dating Austrian television presenter Andrea Schlager until early 2023, the two-time champion now partners with Spanish journalist Melissa Jiménez. His Aston Martin teammate Lance Stroll has been with Canadian model Marilou Bélanger since December 2023.
Haas, Sauber and Alpine relationships
Ollie Bearman, one of 2025’s numerous rookies, navigated relationship changes during his debut season. Initially linked to Estelle Ogilvy, who reportedly returned to Alpine driver Franco Colapinto, Bearman now dates Alicia Torriani. The emotional pair were spotted crying together following his impressive fourth-place finish in Mexico City, a career-defining moment shared with his partner.
Esteban Ocon continues with Haas alongside partner Flavy Barla, whom he began dating in 2023. Barla was crowned Miss Côte d’Azur in 2022, the year before their relationship commenced. Meanwhile, Nico Hülkenberg stands as one of two married drivers on the 2026 grid. The German veteran, who finally secured his first F1 podium in 2025, has been with Lithuanian fashion designer Eglė Ruškytė since 2015. They married and welcomed a daughter in 2021, creating the stable family environment Hülkenberg credits for his career longevity.
His Sauber teammate Gabriel Bortoleto, staying with the team as it transitions to Audi, has maintained a relationship with Isabella Bernardini since 2020. Bernardini studies computer science, bringing technical understanding to a partnership that began before Bortoleto’s racing career reached Formula 1.
Alpine and Cadillac complete the picture
Pierre Gasly has spent over three years with Francisca Cerqueira Gomes, a Portuguese model also known as Kika. Cerqueira Gomes brings motorsport heritage to the relationship as daughter of Gonçalo Gomes, a former driver in Formula 3, FIA GT, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans who continues competing in the annual six-hour classic car race at Spa-Francorchamps. Her understanding of racing culture provides valuable context for Gasly’s Alpine career trajectory.
Franco Colapinto appears to be single following his reported split with Ogilvy. The Argentine’s focus remains on establishing himself in Formula 1.
Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez return to Formula 1 after signing with the new Cadillac team. Bottas was married to Olympic swimmer Emilia Pikkarainen from 2016 to 2019, and since early 2020 has been with Australian professional cyclist Tiffany Cromwell. Pérez married Carola Martínez Galindo in 2018, and together they have four children, making him one of the few drivers balancing Formula 1 with active fatherhood.
What these partnerships reveal about modern Formula 1
The relationships across the 2025 grid demonstrate how the sport’s increasingly demanding nature requires partners who either understand elite competition firsthand or possess the independence to maintain their own careers. From Olympic athletes to university graduates, models to engineers, the diversity of partners reflects Formula 1’s evolution into a truly global championship. As the calendar expands and race weekends intensify, these relationships provide crucial stability for drivers navigating one of sport’s most unforgiving environments. The presence of established families, like those of Hülkenberg and Pérez, alongside newer relationships among younger drivers suggests the human element remains vital even as Formula 1 becomes ever more professional and commercially driven.
