The wives and girlfriends of footballers rose to fame in the early 2000s and made the term a career path in its own right. Just look at Coleen Rooney, who started as Wayne Rooney’s high school girlfriend and is now arguably as famous – if not more – than her spouse. While footballers have busy schedules, there aren’t many athletes with diaries as full as a Formula 1 racing driver.

Thanks to the Netflix series Drive to Survive, which premiered in 2019, a fresh wave of people got to experience the thrill of the race and are keen to know more about the drivers, particularly their love lives. But who are the partners of the world’s most famous racers and what do they do?

Kelly Piquet, dating Red Bull’s Max Verstappen

A successful model, stylist and fashion journalist, Kelly is also the daughter of former Formula 1 driver Nelson Piquet, who is estimated to have a net worth of around £154 million ($200 million). The couple, who have been dating since 2021, are expecting their first child together. Kelly also has a child from her relationship with Formula One driver Daniil Kvyat, who she dated from 2017 to 2019.

Lily Muni He, dating Williams’ Alex Albon

Professional golfer Lily was born in Chengdu, China, and currently resides in Los Angeles. The 25-year-old has already enjoyed a huge career despite her tender age, having first burst onto the scene when she qualified for the 2015 U.S. Women’s Open at age 16. The couple have been dating since 2019 after she watched Alex in season one of Drive to Survive.

Rebecca Donaldson, dating Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz

Model and entrepreneur Rebecca Donaldson, 28, hails from Scotland and is a successful business owner. Her brand, Muse Activewear, is believed to be worth around £12.5 million, while she is also signed to world-renowned modeling agency Brand Model Management. Although she and Carlos have never publicly confirmed their relationship, the model has supported Sainz at multiple races.

Tiffany Cromwell, dating McLaren’s Valtteri Bottas

Professional cyclist and business owner Tiffany Cromwell, 36, has been dating Valtteri since 2020. The Aussie currently competes with the Canyon//SRAM racing team and has previously raced at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Tiffany is also the co-founder of Oath Gin and the Oath Lounge.

Heidi Berger, dating Visa Cash App RB's Daniel Ricciardo

Actress and New York University graduate Heidi Berger has been in a relationship with Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo since 2021. The daughter of former F1 driver Gerhard Berger and Portuguese model Ana Corvo, Heidi has carved out her own path in the entertainment industry. The 27-year-old has starred in the mystery thriller Onde Está Elisa? and the soap opera A Única Mulher, showcasing her talent in television.