Formula 1 isn’t just about the high-speed races and intense competition; it’s also about the fascinating lives of the drivers and their partners. In this post, we’ll explore the wives and girlfriends of the current F1 drivers, highlighting their backgrounds, careers, and roles in the world of motorsport.
Pierre Gasly’s Girlfriend: Francisca Gomes (Kika)
First up is Pierre Gasly’s girlfriend, Francisca Gomes, affectionately known as Kika. She’s a stylish Portuguese fashion model in her early twenties. I first met Kika at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in 2022, where her vibrant personality was evident.
Kika’s father, Gonzalo Gomez, is a professional driver who frequently attends F1 races for hosting duties. Over the past couple of years, Kika’s social media presence has skyrocketed, making her an integral part of Team Gasly. She attends numerous races and the pair recently became parents to their dog Simba.
George Russell’s Girlfriend: Carmen Montero Mundt
George Russell is dating Carmen Montero Mundt, who first appeared with him at the Tuscan Grand Prix in 2020. Carmen is a Spanish finance professional living in London. With about 511,000 Instagram followers, she is well-liked among fans and has become a familiar face in the paddock.
Carmen is more than happy to float up and down the paddock during race events. If you met Carmen you’d like her – she’s good natured, down to earth and loves the F1 buzz.
Fernando Alonso’s Girlfriend: Melissa Jiménez
Fernando Alonso is currently dating Melissa Jiménez, a Spanish TV presenter. Previously, he was linked to model Linda Morselli and Andrea Schlager, an Austrian TV presenter. Melissa is not just a partner; she’s a personality in her own right, boasting over 648,000 followers on Instagram and many of whom watch her on the DAZN network.
Carlos Sainz’s Girlfriend: Rebecca Donaldson
Carlos Sainz is in a relationship with Scottish model Rebecca Donaldson. Rebecca is an F1 fan and attends numerous races. The first time I spotted her was at the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix. Their relationship became public later that year and it’s not uncommon to see her walking the paddock with Charles Leclerc’s girlfriend Alexandra.
Charles Leclerc’s Girlfriend: Alexandra Saint Mleux
The first time I met Charles Leclerc’s girlfriend, Alexandra, was at their home race in Monaco in 2023. Since then she has gained considerable popularity, with around 1.4 million followers on Instagram. Initially camera-shy, she has grown comfortable in front of the lens and often brings the pair’s dog Leo to the races.
Sergio Pérez’s Wife: Carola Martinez
Sergio Pérez is married to Carola, and they have four children together. They met in a disco years ago and tied the knot in June 2018. Carola has attended few races over the past couple of years but was at the final race in Abu Dhabi in 2024.
Oscar Piastri’s Girlfriend: Lily Zneimer
Oscar Piastri is dating Lily Zneimer, a British student studying engineering. She’s polite, classy, and aspires to work in Formula 1, which seems promising given her connections in the sport.
Lando Norris: Unknown
Lando Norris hasn’t been seen with a girlfriend in the paddock since 2022. His previous relationship with Portuguese model Luisinha Oliviera was the only public romance noted. There are rumors regarding his dating life, but nothing has been confirmed recently.
Kevin Magnussen’s Wife: Louise Gjørup
Kevin Magnussen is married to Louise Gjørup. They married in October 2019 and have two daughters. The first time I spotted Louise was back in Germany in 2018 when she was dropping Kevin off at the Hockenheimring. She is a fun woman, happy to pose for pictures and is the second of four mums in this group.
Max Verstappen’s Girlfriend: Kelly Piquet
Max Verstappen is in a relationship with Kelly Piquet, the daughter of former F1 driver Nelson Piquet. They’ve been going out since 2020 and they have recently announced they have a child on the way. She has the largest Instagram following of this group with more than 2 million followers.
She’ll typically attend on race day and normally arrive a couple of hours prior to the start, it’s not often that Kelly arrives at the track with Max. Post-race, if Max is on the podium, you’ll spot her in parc ferme waiting to congratulate Max.
Alex Albon’s Girlfriend: Lily He
Alex Albon is in a relationship with Lily He, a professional golfer. Lily was born in Chengdu, China and raised in Canada. Lily is a regular at races and the pair clearly enjoy life. Alex can often be seen accompanying Lily to tournaments she plays in; they found each other over social media.
Valtteri Bottas’s Girlfriend: Tiffany Cromwell
Valerie Bottas’s girlfriend is professional cyclist Tiffany Cromwell, hailing from Adelaide, Australia. Tiffany’s not only good on a bike, she’s also a talented designer and designs some of Valtteri’s helmets. She met him through mutual friends in Monaco and pops up at a number of races.
Nico Hülkenberg’s Wife: Egle (Sunny) Hülkenberg
Nico Hülkenberg is married to Egle, a Lithuanian known to all of us as Sunny. They have a daughter, Noemi, born in September 2021. She’s also known as the crochet girl. Why? She has a business producing magnificent crochet outfits. Last year, I was lucky enough to get myself a hand-crochet bucket hat from Mrs Hulkenberg.
Esteban Ocon’s Girlfriend: Flavy Barla
Esteban Ocon is dating Flavy Barla, Flavy is a French medical student from the Cote d’Or, Stylish and chatty, she is clearly enjoying F1 alongside Esteban. Early in 2024 she told me she was amazed at the level of attention she’d received since she started going out with the French driver; she went from 16,000 followers to 160,000 after just a few weeks the first pictures of her emerging.
Lewis Hamilton’s Girlfriend: Unknown
Lewis has historically kept his relationships low-key, with no current partner seen in the paddock.
