
The F1 paddock isn't just about high-speed drama; it's also a hotbed of romance, intrigue, and sometimes, a little heartbreak. Get the inside scoop on which drivers are turning laps with love on and off the track.
Welcome to the soap opera set at 200 mph: the F1 2026 grid, where relationships zip by faster than an overcooked pit stop. With drivers crisscrossing the globe, many aren't just chasing points but also love—sometimes publicly, sometimes clandestinely.
**Lando Norris**
Lando Norris, the charming McLaren driver, was famously linked to Portuguese star Margarida Corceiro since 2023. The world got a glimpse in 2025 when she appeared in the McLaren garage, but rumors suggest their romance hit the skids in early 2026.
**Oscar Piastri**
Oscar Piastri's long-haul relationship with Lily Zneimer dates back to their school days. Spot her cheering him on from the grandstands, from Bahrain to the Autosport Awards, where Oscar's Formula 2 triumph was just the beginning.
**Andrea Kimi Antonelli**
Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes' rising star, had been linked with Eli Babickova since the tail end of 2023, but whispers in the paddock suggest they called time on their relationship by early 2026.
**George Russell**
George Russell and financial whiz Carmen Montero Mundt have been an item since the 2020 Tuscan Grand Prix. They stealthily celebrated their five-year milestone in 2025, with Carmen popping up in the latest _Drive to Survive_ episodes.
**Lewis Hamilton**
F1 legend Lewis Hamilton has been the subject of whispers regarding a link-up with reality queen Kim Kardashian since early 2026. They've graced events together, with Esteban Ocon poking fun with the quip "Keeping Up with the Hamiltons."
**Charles Leclerc**
Charles Leclerc's romance with TikToker Alexandra Saint Mleux is now official, marked by a Monaco GP win in 2024 and a wedding in 2026. Their engagement? A dog named Leo was the one popping the question.
**Max Verstappen**
Max Verstappen's heart is revving alongside Kelly Piquet, daughter of racing royalty. Since 2020, their relationship has been in the limelight, leading to the arrival of their first child in 2025.
**Isack Hadjar**
Rising through the ranks, Isack Hadjar is currently dodging the relationship radar, focusing on his Red Bull debut alongside Verstappen.
**Alex Albon**
Alex Albon's engagement to golfer Muni He, or 'Lily,' began in 2019. The duo frequently teases fans with joint social media appearances, like the golf ball helmet Alex sported in Miami 2023.
**Carlos Sainz**
Carlos Sainz Jr is smitten with Scottish model Rebecca Donaldson, a romance blossoming since 2023, with Rebecca a fixture at many race weekends.
**Fernando Alonso**
Fernando Alonso shares a new chapter with Melissa Jimenez, a DAZN reporter, with the pair welcoming their first child in 2026—a junior already with a paddock pass.
**Lance Stroll**
Lance Stroll seems to be flying solo after parting ways with Italian model Sara Pagliaroli, their digital footprints now scrubbed clean of each other.
**Franco Colapinto**
Franco Colapinto remains a man of mystery, keeping his romantic affairs under wraps as fervently as his race strategy.
**Pierre Gasly**
Pierre Gasly and model 'Kika' Cerqueira Gomes keep their love under the radar, occasionally surfacing with their dog Simba, who's somewhat of a paddock mascot.
**Arvid Lindblad**
Rookie Arvid Lindblad has yet to reveal any romantic pursuits, keeping his focus squarely on his Formula 1 debut.
**Liam Lawson**
Liam Lawson's heart beats for Hannah St. John, a biomedical sciences graduate, with their relationship chronicled across social media.
**Gabriel Bortoleto**
Gabriel Bortoleto maintains a private romance with Isabella Bernardini, a computer science student, amidst his rise from F2 to the F1 grid.
**Nico Hulkenberg**
Nico Hulkenberg's marriage to Egle Ruskyte began in romance and Venice in 2020, adding their daughter Noemi Sky to the mix a year later.
**Oliver Bearman**
Oliver Bearman's relationship with Alicia Torriani has been private, but a tender moment in Mexico 2025 hinted at their affectionate bond.
**Esteban Ocon**
Esteban Ocon is linked with Flavy Barla, a medical student and former Miss Côte d’Azur, their relationship documented on social media.
**Valtteri Bottas**
Valtteri Bottas and Tiffany Cromwell's love is as robust as the red wine from their South Australian vineyard. The couple has been together since 2020, blending cycling and winemaking beautifully.
**Sergio Perez**
Sergio Perez and Carla Martinez keep their family life low-key, despite a household bustling with four children since their 2018 vows.
And there you have it, love in the fast lane—the perfect mix of speed, romance, and the occasional pit stop.