As Lando Norris took to the race track for a qualifying session at the Monaco Grand Prix over the weekend, an old-flame watched on anxiously with the F1 star’s family and his McLaren team.
Her name is Margarida Corceiro. A five-second cutaway of the race broadcast saw her clasp her hands to her face and grin with excitement as she watched Norris take out provisional pole in the race – meaning he recorded the fasted time in the qualifying race.
It is understood the pair had a brief relationship before it was called off but now, after her recent appearance at the race, rumours are swirling that the romance is back on.
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So how exactly have we ended up here? Let’s take a look back at everything we know about the pair’s relationship.
Who is Lando Norris?
If you’re not an avid Formula One fan or haven’t watched the popular Drive to Survive Netflix series, you may not know who Lando Norris is.
The 25-year-old is a British racing driver who competes for McLaren in the Formula One. The F1 star was a runner-up in the Formula One World Drivers’ Championship last year and has been driving for McLaren since 2019.
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Who is Margardia Corceiro?
Meanwhile, Margardia Corceiro, also known as Magui Corceiro, is a Portuguese television actress and model.
The 22-year-old made her TV debut the same year Norris started with McLaren with a production called Prisoneira in 2019.
She has since starred in numerous productions including the Portuguese version of Dancing with the Stars. She is also the co-owner of a swimsuit brand and has an Instagram following of 2 million.
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Corceiro famously dated the Portuguese football player João Félix before she was connected with Norris.
How did Lando Norris and Margarida Corceiro meet?
Norris and Corceiro were first spotted in public together in late 2023. The F1 star was spotted driving a Fiat Jolly with the actress and model sitting in the backseat of the classic open-top car.
At the time, Norris slapped down dating rumours, revealing they were “friends” and that there was nothing to hide.
“I know that so many presumptions are made just because I’m seen with someone, which I find hilarious,” he told The Sun at the time.
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“If I wanted to hide something I feel I can hide it well, but I’m not trying to hide anything… It seems I can’t have friends nowadays, can’t be seen with someone without somehow being in a relationship.”
Were they in a relationship?
However, last year they were seen attending various public events together including the 2024 Monte-Carlo Masters tennis tournament.
This sparked suggestions that the pair were in fact an item, however the couple have both remained quiet on their relationship status.
Norris and Corceiro are understood to have broken up after a brief romance last August.
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The F1 star appeared to confirm the reports of their split ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix.
When he was asked if he wanted to get a pet dog, he simply replied: “If I do, I need a girlfriend and I don’t have one”.
Are Lando Norris an Margarida Corceiro dating?
Now, Corceiro’s appearance trackside at the recent qualifying race and her excited reaction to his success has sparked rumours that the pair are in fact back on.
Although, the pair are yet to confirm themselves whether the relationship is back on, and considering how private the pair have been since their recent splits, we may not get confirmation any time soon.
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