Kelly Piquet, Girlfriend of Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen is one of the most famous F1 drivers in the world right now, so it makes sense that his girlfriend - one Kelly Piquet - would have some pedigree of her own. Indeed, Piquet is the daughter of none other than Nelson Piquet, himself a former F1 driver. Interestingly, Verstappen is not the first of Piquet’s significant others to be involved in the world of racing. Her previous boyfriend, Daniil Kyvat, with whom she has a daughter, is also a racer.
Apart from this, Piquet is a model and former stylist assistant, and her relationship with Verstappen has been kept relatively quiet, though they are often seen together.
Carola Martinez, Wife of Sergio Perez
Unlike many other celebrities, F1 drivers tend to keep their personal lives private and away from the media's scrutiny. The same could be said for Sergio Perez, whose relationship with his wife Carola was only officially revealed after the birth of their son, Sergio Jr., in 2017. The couple married a year later. Sergio and Carola have since had three more children together, but little is known about the latter’s history and life before Sergio.
What we do know is that she was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, and met the racer in her 20s. Now, she regularly appears at her husband’s races, a clear demonstration of support and dedication.
Francisca Gomes, Girlfriend of Pierre Gasly
As mentioned, it’s rare for many F1 racers to publicly declare their relationships. Pierre Gasly was first spotted with his girlfriend Francisca Gomes in 2022 while the couple was attending a football match in France. Though Pierre is a fairly popular F1 racer, Francisca is relatively famous in her own right. She is a model and influencer signed to Central Models, a Portuguese modeling agency. Gomes presumably has a tight schedule, having appeared on the covers of numerous Portuguese magazines and collaborating with brands like Carolina Herrera and H&M.
Despite this, she has expressed nothing but love and support for her significant other, as demonstrated in an Instagram post from 2024.
Louise Gjørup, Wife of Kevin Magnussen
When Kevin Magnussen departed his team at the end of the 2020 season, the world was unsure as to when - if ever - he would be back in the driver's seat. When he finally returned in 2022, Magnussen attributed his eventual comeback to his wife, Louise Gjørup, who he married in 2019. The couple had actually been together for three years before that and have since had two children together.
It’s unclear what Gjørup envisions for her own future, but Magnussen has nothing but praise for his wife. He stated: “I'm very lucky to have a wife who is super flexible and ready to go all out to make things work when I’m away.”
Lily Zneimer, Girlfriend of Oscar Piastri
It’s rare to see two high school sweethearts be in love even after their school careers have ended, but that’s exactly the case when it comes to Oscar Piastri and his girlfriend Lily Zneimer. Reportedly, the two have been together since they were both 17, meaning that Zneimer has remained Piastri’s faithful companion throughout his entire career. Remarking on a podcast in 2023, Piastri said that it was nice to have someone who had been there from the beginning.
Despite their sweet, enduring romance, the couple prefers to keep their relationship private, though Zneimer regularly appears at her boyfriend’s events and races.
Laila Hasanovic, Girlfriend of Mick Schumacher
As the son of legendary F1 racer Michael Schumacher, Mick was always going to face a ton of scrutiny. After all, the Mercedes reserve driver will carry his father’s torch forward, which some might say is as much a burden as it is a privilege. Nevertheless, Schumacher was rumored - at one point - to be dating the daughter of another F1 driver, but as of 2023, those rumors have been laid to rest.
That’s because Schumacher finally went public with his relationship with Laila Hasanovic, a Danish model. The couple announced their romance on Instagram, and Hasanovic has since made regular appearances at Schumacher’s events.
Lily Muni He, Girlfriend of Alex Albon
The world of sports is no stranger to romances between two kindred spirits. Just think of Patrick and Brittany Mahomes, an NFL star and a former pro-athlete, or Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens. F1 has its own share of sports couples, with Alex Albon and Lily Muni He perhaps being the most significant example. Albon, of course, is a popular F1 driver, while Muni He is a professional golfer.
The two first met in Los Angeles after a period of back-and-forth flirting while they were both still rookies in their respective fields. The rest is history, and the two can now regularly be spotted at each other’s events and games, cheering one another on.
Jade Distinguin, Girlfriend of Arthur Leclerc
Not every F1 driver is particularly interested in commenting on events in their personal lives. While their right to privacy should be respected, this hasn’t stopped a swirl of rumors and speculation surrounding their partners and families. Unfortunately, this is exactly the case when it comes to Arthur Leclerc - the brother of Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc - and TikToker extraordinaire Jade Distinguin. The pair have made no official statement regarding the nature of their relationship.
But Distinguin has been spotted alongside Leclerc at numerous events, with the two often holding hands and displaying obvious affection for one another.
Michelle Yeoh, Wife of Jean Todt
Compared to the entertainment world, sports stars are less likely to achieve the level of celebrity as actors and singers. Case in point: Jean Todt. The former rally driver is now the CEO of Ferrari, president of the FIA, and the United Nations Special Envoy for Road Safety, all of which make up quite the list of hefty titles. And yet, you’re more likely to recognize his wife’s name: Michelle Yeoh.
Yeoh is, of course, the Academy Award-winning star of Everything, Everywhere, All At Once, with a long, exciting career behind her and before her. Of course, fame isn’t everything, and Yeoh and her husband seem to enjoy a loving, supportive relationship.
Nicole Scherzinger, Ex-Girlfriend of Lewis Hamilton
Although former Pussycat Dolls lead singer Nicole Scherzinger and F1 star Lewis Hamilton are no longer together, they are worth including on this list if for no other reason than their combined star power when they were still a couple. Hamilton is, of course, one of the most famous F1 drivers in the world. At the same time, Scherzinger has enjoyed a remarkable career of her own in the entertainment world, having served as a judge on numerous reality talent shows and acted in film, television, and theatre.
Since their split, Hamilton has stated that his racing career comes before his relationships, while Scherzinger has since gotten engaged to Thom Evans, who is a former sports star as well, after years of dating.
Hannah St. John, Girlfriend of Liam Lawson
Born and raised in New Zealand, Liam Lawson is an up-and-coming star in the F1 world. He made his debut as recently as 2023 at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza. You would expect this newfound fame to change the status quo of Lawson’s life, but when it comes to his relationship with girlfriend Hannah St. John, not much has changed. In fact, the pair seem stronger than ever.
The two were already together before Lawson made his debut, and St. John often posts about her boyfriend on her social media accounts. Apart from this, she is currently in the process of completing her bachelor’s in biological and biomedical sciences.
Sandra Dziwiszek, Girlfriend of Nicholas Latifi
As we’ve seen throughout this list, it’s not unheard of for the partners of F1 racers to have careers just as extensive as their own. In the case of Nichola Latifi and girlfriend Sandra Dziwszek, it may even be possible that Dziwszek’s own career is far more robust. After all, she holds a master’s degree in law in the United Kingdom and is currently signed as a model for Pop Models Milano in Italy. As if that weren’t enough, she is also an accomplished pole vaulter.
The two first publicly announced their relationship in 2021 when Latifi posted a photo of them together in Greece. Since then, Dziwiszek has often been spotted at Latifi’s events.
Andrea Schlager, Ex-Girlfriend of Fernando Alonso
Like Nicole Scherzinger and Lewis Hamilton before them, Andrea Schlager and Fernando Alonso are no longer together, but both have enjoyed respectable careers in their respective fields. Alonso is, of course, an accomplished Spanish racer with an impressive track record both on the track and in his personal life, with numerous rumors swirling around who his latest paramour might be. (Some have even speculated that he dated Taylor Swift at one point).
Schlager, on the other hand, is a respected Austrian TV host, and regularly reports on F1, possibly accounting for how she and Alonso met. She also has strong ties to the tennis world.
Minttu Virtanen, Wife of Kimi Räikkönen
Although Kimi Räikkönen has since retired from F1, he’s by no means been unsuccessful in his downtime. While many F1 relationships come and go, Räikkönen has been lucky enough to have tied the knot with his longtime partner, one Minttu Virtanen. The couple first met in 2013 and were married three years later in 2016. They now live in Switzerland with their three children, which we think counts as a very happy ending.
Virtanen maintains an active professional life. As a social media influencer, she specializes in fitness and beauty. Her former career as an air hostess also gave her a passion for travel.
Alex Thomson, Wife of Jack Aitken
Like Andrea Schlager and Fernando Alonso before them, it’s not difficult to see exactly how Alex Thomson and Jack Aitken came into contact with each other. The former is an active participator in F1 discourse, having started her own blog in 2015 dedicated to the sport. Aitken, on the other hand, is, of course, a fairly well-known racer. Thomson eventually competed in the FIA World Endurance Championship as a racer in the LM2 category.
Before that, she also worked as the social media manager for the Yas Marina Circuit for a period of four seasons.
Karen Minier, Ex-Wife of David Coulthard
F1 as a sport doesn’t always receive the same level of media speculation as other sports like, say, the NBA or NFL. However, that’s not to say that some of its best and brightest players haven't spent some time in the spotlight. Take David Coulthard, for example. His relationship with Karen Minier, a Belgian journalist and presenter, was one of motorsports’ most famous, having met in 2003 and finally married in 2013.
Sadly, they did not stay married; Minier and Coulthard split in 2022. According to reports, however, the two remain on good terms and are dedicated to co-parenting their son, Dayton.
Ana Corvo, Ex-Wife of Gerhard Berger
Unfortunately, not every happily ever after lasts forever, which is exactly the case with Ana Corvo and her ex-husband Gerhard Berger. Corvo was a well-recognized figure in the modeling industry, having participated in several fashion campaigns and magazines in the 1990s. Around this time, she met Berger, an Austrian F1 driver, and the two married in 1995. Due to her relationship with Berger, she also became a prominent figure in the F1 world.
The former couple share two children. They eventually divorced in 2013. Since then, Corvo has been spotted alongside Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo.
Viviane De Souza Leão, Wife of Nelson Piquet
If the name Piquet seems familiar to you at all, it’s probably because we’ve already mentioned a famous Piquet on this list. Kelly Piquet is Max Verstappen's current girlfriend. Her father is none other than Nelson Piquet, a three-time Formula 1 World Champion. The elder Piquet has been married to Viviane de Souza Leão; together, they have two sons, Pedro and Marco. Nelson’s history has been well-documented, but his wife is no slouch either.
While he spent time on the racetrack, she devoted herself to various charitable causes and continues with her philanthropic work to this day.
Flavy Barla, Girlfriend of Esteban Ocon
Following his split with Elena Berri, Esteban Ocon ventured into a new relationship with the gorgeous Flavy Barla. This French content creator and model has participated in several beauty pageants throughout her life and even received the title of Miss Côte d'Azur in 2022. However, there is always more than what meets the eye. This 21-year-old French beauty queen has been studying medicine since she was 18. She has a passion for cancer research and prevention and has the ambition of becoming a surgeon!
Furthermore, Flavy is a sportswoman. She knows her way around a tennis court and has been trained in figure skating and dancing.
Rebbecca Donaldson, Girlfriend of Carlos Sainz
While her relationship with Carlo Sainz has neither been confirmed nor denied, there have been countless sightings of the two sharing affection with one another since they were first acquainted in 2023. While British in nationality, this model is well-traveled. Sources claim she has lived in Perth, Glasgow, and even central Scotland throughout her lifetime. She has created a successful career as a model and even launched her own line of activewear, M U S E, which she also models for.
She has even been covered by magazines such as Marie Claire Mexico and Vogue Ukraine. It's safe to say Carlos has a real beauty on his arm.
Alexandra Saint Mleux, Girlfriend of Charles Leclerc
Though Charles Leclerc has publicly confirmed his relationship with Italian Tiktoker Alexandra Saint Mleux, their relationship is nothing but private. However, sources have captured some sneaky snapshots of the two in various scenes, from date nights out to watching tennis at Wimbledon or even watching the motor races. Alexandra is studying Art History in Paris, France. While her Instagram account may be private, she showcases her artistic findings on a separate account.
She also has a popular TikTok account with over 1.4 million followers. Little else is known about her personal life.
Heidi Berger, Girlfriend of Daniel Ricciardo
These two love birds may have only confirmed their relationship in 2022, but many believe they had been together for a while before the confirmation after several sightings together. Regardless of the when and how, these two seem to be a perfect match made in heaven. After all, Heidi’s own father was a Formula 1 racer, so it only made sense for the two to cross each other's paths.
Heidi Berger pursued her studies in musical theater in London and New York City before garnering recognition as a professional actress, model, and television and internet personality. Though she has established a social media presence, she still maintains a quiet personal life.
Carmen Montero Mundt, Girlfriend of George Russell
Carmen Montero Mundt loves posting and celebrating her boyfriend, George Russell’s, success ever since they started dating in 2020. She even says that racing takes her mind off of work. She just absolutely loves spending time with her man no matter what they're doing, whether it's in the stadiums watching tennis, at the pit stops at the racetrack, or cozied up at home after a day of big business deals.
Speaking of work, Carmen is a woman of business. She graduated from the University of Westminster in 2021 after studying business management and finance and has since gone on to work in inverter relations.
Marilou Belanger, Girlfriend of Lance Stroll
Yet another glamorous girl unafraid to post about her super-racer boyfriend, Marilou Belanger, left readers suspicious about her relationship with Lance Stroll after posting some very demure photos with him back in 2023. Not long after these posts, the couple officially confirmed their relationship to the public. This Canadian beauty has made quite a name for herself in the world of modeling. She has been assigned to multiple talent agencies and has appeared in media such as La Vie en Rose and Ok Okay Magazine.
She has also gained a very noticeable Instagram following of over 255,000 followers. This couple is set to be a powerful pair in the social media world.
Egle Ruskyte, Wife of Nico Hulkenberg
Now, here's a Formula 1 power couple. Egle Ruskyte and Nico Hulkenberg may have married in 2021 after 7 years of being together, and you know what's better than one wedding? TWO weddings! That's right, this couple had their first wedding in 2021 but just couldn't help the celebrations and had a second wedding in 2022. What a way to celebrate long-lasting love. They also have a beautiful daughter named Noemi Sky.
One thing to know about Egle is that she's an entrepreneur with her own line of hand-knit crochet beachwear under her own name. She does all the designs and business operations herself and sometimes shares her designs online under the title “The Crochet Girl.”
Geri Halliwell, Wife of Christian Horner
Geri Halliwell, as in the iconic 90s girl group Ginger Spice? Yep, that's the one. She may have been the first member to leave the spice rack, but perhaps it was all for the best when you see just how happy she and her husband, Christian Horner, are. While their marriage is still only 10 years young, they met way back in 2009 at a racing event. Little did they know then that within the next few years, they would be happily married.
Since their marriage, Geri has stepped away from the spotlight and focused on raising their children while endlessly supporting her husband and his career.
Tiffany Cromwell, Girlfriend of Valtteri Bottas
Some would think that two racers would not work well together in a relationship. Thankfully, these are two completely different types of racers. Tiffany Cromwell is a professional Australian cyclist, and when she and her boyfriend, Valtteri Bottas, get together, the adventures became an endless situation. Tiffany is certainly a seasoned cyclist, with some noteworthy competitions such as the 2018 Commonwealth Games as well as the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
What's more, she's an entrepreneur with an interest in fashion design, particularly in designing cyclist apparel, and even more recently, she is going on to design Formula 1 helmets alongside her partner.
Susie Wolff, Wife of Toto Wolff
Some say the only way to catch a guy in Formula 1 is to be in Formula 1 yourself… or at least that's how things seemed to work out for Susie and Toto Wolf. Susie was always surrounded by motorsports growing up, and her parents even owned a motorcycle dealership. She started off with go-karting but quickly became a national master and simply had to move up to higher levels.
This eventually led her to become a test driver for Williams Racing which made her one of the few women to hold an official role in Formula 1. One thing’s for sure, at least Susie and Toto can keep up with each other's speed.
Hanna Prater, Wife of Sebastian Vettel
Although Sebastian Vettel retired as recently as 2022, thereby closing off even more of his personal affairs, his relationship with Hanna Prater has not been shuttered off from the public. The two have been spotted together numerous times, leading to them finally tying the knot in 2019. It’s not clear as to how long they were together as a couple before they married, though we can say for sure that Prater has been in Vettel’s life since 2006.
Now that they are officially together, the couple has two children. Although Vettel no longer races, he is still active in motorsports, while Prater is a fashion designer and entrepreneur.
Eva Bruggenwirth, Girlfriend of Nyck De Vries
Throughout this list, you may have noticed the trend of many F1 drivers to find love with people from other countries. Indeed, a career in F1 will take you to many places, and allow you to meet many people. It’s rare, therefore, for F1 drivers to find love in their native homeland, but that’s exactly what happened with Nyck De Vries and Eva Bruggenwirth, both natives of the Netherlands.
While he has enjoyed a successful racing career, she has worked as an influencer and content creator and also oversees the socials of fashion brand, Anna and Nina. In addition to this, Bruggenwirth also has her own mohair company, which she runs with her mother.
Luisinha Oliveira, Ex-Girlfriend Lando Norris
Celebrity couples are often the target of intense scrutiny, sometimes to a dangerous extent. In the world of motorsports, however, public speculation rarely gets out of control. That is unless you’re Lando Norris and his ex-girlfriend, Luisinha Oliveira. When the two went public with their relationship in 2022, the backlash was so intense that they were even victims of death threats. All of this just because of Norris’ admittedly charming good looks.
It’s unclear what led to their break-up, but the couple split shortly after. This was confirmed when Norris was reported to have asked out a Dutch model over Instagram when he was still allegedly with Oliveira.
Brittny Button, Wife of Jenson Button
Jensen Button is a living legend in the world of F1. He most recently served as a competitor for Hertz Team Rota in the World Endurance Championship. Meanwhile, his wife Brittny has spearheaded the interior design company Button Atelier, while also renovating their home in Calabasas. It’s unclear as to exactly how long the two have been together, but what we do know is that they have two sons together.
Of course, their family also comprises three other members, namely their dogs, Bentley, Rogue, and Storm. By all accounts, the couple happily spend their free time together at their aforementioned homestead in California.
Riley Whittall, Girlfriend of Logan Sargeant
We may be cheating with this one since the relationship between Riley Whittall and F1 driver Logan Sargeant is, as of today, still unconfirmed. Naturally, though, fans love to speculate, and the two haven’t done much to dispel the rumors surrounding their possible romance. Not much is known of Whittall, except that she has a sizable following on both Instagram and TikTok. In fact, social media is where much of this speculation has festered.
This is especially apparent after Alexis Loomans, Whittall’s friend, commented on one of her posts, telling Sargeant to “back off” because she belonged to Loomans. The comment was quickly deleted by Whittall, which only heightened the scrutiny surrounding her and Sargeant.
Vivian Sibold, Wife of Nico Rosberg
When Nico Rosberg, the son of F1 legend Keke Rosberg, won the 2016 World Champion title, no one could expect that he would announce his retirement from the sport just five days later. And yet, that is exactly what came to pass. Citing his desire to spend more time with his family, Rosberg now lives in matrimonial bliss with his wife Vivian Sibold. The two founded Vivi’s Creamery in Ibiza together, which has since become a notable artisanal ice cream shop.
Vivian is also an interior designer who specializes in high-end real estate ventures. Since their marriage in 2014, the couple has split their time between charitable occasions and events and their Monaco residence.
Catherine Hyde, Wife of Heikki Kovalainen
With lists like these, it’s always nice to end on a high note - a happily ever after, if you will. Fortunately, that’s exactly how we’d describe the marriage between Heikki Kovalinen and Catherine Hyde. The two have been together since 2002 and finally married in 2014. They welcomed a son in 2023, and now live in Coppet, Switzerland. Both enjoy travel and adventure and prefer to keep their personal lives private.
Hyde is nonetheless active on social media, and is a fitness enthusiast. Meanwhile, Kovalainen enjoys golfing and playing the drums.