F1 power couples: Meet the wives and girlfriends of the racing stars in 2026

In the high-octane world of Formula 1, where drivers push the limits of speed on the world's most prestigious racetracks, there exists an often less-explored dimension of the sport and it’s the love and support that fuels the drivers' relentless pursuit of victory. Beyond the roaring engines and the checkered flags lies a cast of remarkable women who stand proudly by the sides of these drivers.

As we approach the upcoming Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix in October, we’ve decided to dive behind the helmets and into the lives of the remarkable wives and girlfriends who add depth, glamour, and unwavering support to the world of F1. 

Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian

You could say that Lewis Hamilton’s girlfriend is no stranger to the spotlight. When news broke that Lewis Hamilton was seeing none other than Kim Kardashian, all eyes shifted from the action on the grid to the two of them. Two icons, together? Now that’s a pairing you can’t miss. Having been single for many years, it came as quite a surprise when Lewis went public with his new beau. Rumours started circulating around January 2026, when the two spent a romantic weekend together in the UK. Since then, they’ve been seen attending events together, including the 2026 Super Bowl and Coachella, shopping in Tokyo, Japan, and perhaps most notably, she was there on the grid to celebrate Lewis’ podium finish at the Monaco Grand Prix. Talk about being his lucky charm!

Gabriel Bortoleto and Isabella Bernardini

Gabriel and Isabella are high school sweethearts who met in São Paulo, Brazil, when he was 16 and she was 17. They’ve been together for nearly five years now, though you won’t see her around the paddock too often, as she prefers to stay out of the spotlight — still, she does show up at select races from time to time. She’s been a steady source of support for him throughout his journey, from Formula 4 all the way up to Formula 1.

Fernando Alonso and Melissa Jimenez

Formula 1 legend Fernando Alonso first crossed paths with Melissa back in 2023 at one of the races in the paddock. Melissa, who works as a reporter for the Spanish broadcaster DAZN, met him, and the two shared a natural connection. After three years of dating, the pair welcomed their first child together in March 2026.

Lance Stroll and Yael Shelbia 

Lance Stroll and Yael Shelbia didn’t exactly disclose online where they met, but he made things official when he turned up at the Miami Grand Prix with her, confirming their relationship. Later on, the two were also spotted walking together in the paddock at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal. Aside from that, Lance posted a story featuring the model on his Instagram, while she also shared photos of the two of them on her account.

Franco Colapinto and Maia Reficco 

Franco and actress Maia are rumoured to have met through mutual friend groups. It initially started as rumours, since they were seen together as just platonic friends, but the two went public during the 2026 Miami Grand Prix weekend, where they were spotted walking hand in hand and later confirmed their relationship. Maia was also spotted walking into the paddock beside Franco at the Canadian Grand Prix.

Isack Hadjar and Lauren Fitz Simmons

Looks like this rookie driver is officially off the market. Visa Cash App Racing Bulls’ Isack Hadjar recently shared a carousel of photos from his trip to Tokyo ahead of the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix, featuring his new beau, Lauren Fitz Simmons. Lauren also posted snaps from their getaway on her own Instagram, and fans spotted her watching FP1 and FP2 on Friday alongside Hadjar’s mother.

Charles Leclerc and Alexandra Saint Mleux

Charles Leclerc is officially married to Alexandra Saint Mleux (also now known as Alexandra Leclerc, a 25-year-old art history student from France. The two were first spotted out together, enjoying their time in Monaco. The couple was also spotted on other occasions as well including holidaying on a yacht and going for family events together.

Earlier in April 2025, the pair adopted an adorable golden retriever puppy called Leo, who has made multiple appearances (and headlines) at the different races over the last few months. Then in late February 2026, the two tied the knot at a civil wedding in Monaco, solidifying their status as husband and wife.

Prior to this, Charles was in a three-year relationship with architecture student, Charlotte Sine, before their public mutual breakup in December 2022.

Max Verstappen and Kelly Piquet

Brazilian model Kelly Piquet, 37, has been in a relationship with Verstappen, 28, since 2020. The two went Instagram official early in 2021, when Max posted a photo of himself and Kelly on the beach along with the caption, “Happy New Year everyone. Let’s make 2021 a year to remember in many ways. Wishing you all success, love and happiness just as I found mine.”

Kelly, whose father is Nelson Piquet, and brother, Nelson Piquet Jr., are also both F1 racers. However, Nelson was reportedly banned from the F1 paddock when he was called out by Lewis Hamilton when he was caught using a racial slur against Lewis in a 2021 interview. Kelly also shares a daughter, Penelope, with former F1 driver Daniil Kvyat, whom she dated in 2019, and has since welcomed a child with current F1 champion Max Verstappen in April 2025.

Carlos Sainz and Rebecca Donaldson

Carlos Sainz and Rebecca Donaldson were first linked in 2023 after she fronted a Ferrari campaign for the Roma Spider. While the pair initially kept their romance low-key, they’ve since gone more public, with Rebecca frequently spotted trackside showing her support at his races.

Pierre Gasly and Francisca “Kika” Cerqueira Gomes

Ladies, Pierre is off the market. The Alpine driver is reportedly going out with Kika, a 23-year-old Portuguese model. A renowned TV presenter in her home country of Portugal, Kika has a large following on social media and has also been classed as an influencer. The two were first spotted together in the paddock at the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Previously, the French driver was dating Caterina Masetti Zannini up until 2022.

Oscar Piastri and Lily Zneimer

The duration of Oscar Piastri and Lily Zneimer’s relationship remains undisclosed, but it appears to have been ongoing for quite some time. There is speculation that they may have started dating during Oscar’s Formula 4 years.

Oscar Piastri and Lily Zneimer made their first public appearance together at the Autosport Awards in 2022. This event coincided with Oscar receiving the Rookie of the Year award for his performance in the 2021 Formula 2 season. After receiving the award, he also shared an Instagram post featuring Lily Zneimer from the awards ceremony.

Alex Albon and Lily Muni He

Lily Muni He, a Chinese professional golfer competing on the LPGA Tour, has become a recognisable figure and is often spotted at races. Lily and Alex began their relationship in 2019, and she has been a strong support system for the racer himself, especially when she’s not busy with her own golfing pursuits. If you look them up on their socials, you’ll notice that the two regularly share glimpses of their time together on their respective social media profiles.

Back in January 2026, the couple took to Instagram to announce that they got engaged. Alex captioned the post, “I guess we’re stuck with each other now.”

George Russell and Carmen Montero Mundt

Believe it or not, George Russell was previously dating the sister of Nyck de Vries. However, since 2020, the Mercedes driver has been linked with Carmen Montero Mundt, who works at an investment firm, and revealed on social media that she met Russell through a mutual friend in London.

Oliver Bearman and Alicia Torriani

While he’s relatively new to the F1 grid, Bearman already has a bit of a dating history. He was previously linked to Estelle Ogilvy before moving on with Alicia Torriani, whom he reportedly began dating around October last year. Alicia even made an appearance at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, where she was spotted alongside the Leclerc family.

Esteban Ocon and Flavy Barla

Esteban Ocon ended his 2023 Formula 1 season with Flavy Barla, his new love interest, who is also a 22-year-old medical student from Nice, France. Aside from having aspirations of being a surgeon, Flavy also holds the title of Miss Côte d’Azur, a remarkable achievement in the world of beauty pageants.

Previously, the driver was in a five-year relationship with Elena Berri, a social media influencer and model. The two have known each other since 2017, but they only started dating in 2018. Unlike the other couples, the two have kept their relationship private for the past five years.

Sergio Perez and Carola Martinez Galindo

Carola Martinez Galindo was born on December 16, 1997, in Guadalajara, Mexico. On June 3, 2018, she tied the knot with the renowned Red Bull F1 driver. Despite being in a relationship with Sergio Perez AKA ‘Checo’, for some time, Carola intentionally avoided the media attention that comes with being the partner of a famous Formula 1 driver.

Their relationship remained private until 2017 when Sergio was about to become a father, of which he decided to make their relationship public. On August 13, 2017, Sergio proposed to Carola, and the couple got married the following year.

Valterri Bottas and Tiffany Cromwell

In September 2016, Bottas tied the knot with his longtime partner, Emilia Pikkarainen, an Olympic swimmer from Finland, in a ceremony held at St. John’s Church in Helsinki. The two were together since 2010. However, in November 2019, Bottas and Emilia announced that they were getting a divorce.

Presently, Bottas is romantically involved with Tiffany Cromwell, an Australian Professional Cyclist, and calls Monaco his current place of residence.

Nico Hulkenberg and Egle Ruskyte

Nico Hulkenberg is married to Egle Ruskyte, a Lithuanian fashion designer and model. It is believed that they crossed paths in 2015, and began dating soon after.

After being together for years, Hulkenberg proposed to Ruskyte in 2020 during a visit to Venice, before getting married in 2021.