THE F1 season kicks off this weekend in Bahrain, with Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton renewing their on-track rivalry.
There will be plenty of surprises as Charles Leclerc and the rest of the pack attempt to end Verstappen’s reign.
The driver’s Wags will be watching from the paddock and taking in all the glam off the track.
They include stunning supermodels and a professional golfer.
Meet the 2023 F1 wives and girlfriends…
Kelly Piquet (Max Verstappen)
Kelly Verstappen’s girlfriend is a Brazilian model, columnist, and public relations expert.
In 2020, the 34-year-old beauty began dating the Dutchman.
Nelson Piquet, her father, has been dubbed one of the greatest racers of all time in motorsport.
She previously dated ex-F1 driver Daniil Kvyat, with whom she has a daughter.
Juliana Nalu (Lewis Hamilton)
Juliana, another Brazilian goddess, is rumoured to be dating Lewis Hamilton, who keeps his personal life private.
When a photo of the seven-time champion in a hot tub with an unknown woman surfaced on Instagram during a trip to Antartica, rumours flew.
At the same time, Juliana posted on her social media channels about her own personal experiences on ‘holiday’ in Antartica.
Nalu is rapper Kanye West’s ex-girlfriend.
Carmen Montero Mundt (George Russell)
Montero Mundt, 25, is from London and is the girlfriend of British actor George Russell.
In 2021, the couple was spotted kissing on a sun lounger and frolicking in the sea in St Barts, a year after they allegedly started dating.
She graduated from the University of Westminster with a Bachelor’s degree in business management and finance.
She currently works as an investor relations associate for Ruffers LLP.
Eva Bruggenwirth (Nyck de Vries)
Eva is a professional content creator and social media assistant who is new to the paddock.
She has been dating newcomer Nyck de Vries for about two years.
The 24-year-old Dutch beauty is also the owner of Guapalana, a handmade mohair knits company she runs with her mother.
She has nearly 10,000 Instagram followers.
Sara Pagliaroli (Lance Stroll)
Sara, a 26-year-old Italian model, is dating Lance Stroll, the son of Aston Martin F1 team owner Laurence Stroll.
The couple started dating in 2021 after she appeared in campaigns for Replay Jeans, Adria Beachwear, and Yamama.
During the coronavirus pandemic, she launched Blue Lemon Jewels, her own jewellery line.
She has also attempted a pop career.
Lily He (Alex Albon)
Lily, 23, is a well-known athlete in her own right.
The Chinese beauty competes on the LPGA Tour as a pro golfer.
She is signed to Nike and finished T27 at the Honda Thailand event last month.
She has been dating Alex Albon since 2019, after meeting on social media.
The 20-year-old Portuguese model, known simply as Kika, is Pierre Gasly’s girlfriend.
Rumours about their romance began to circulate in 2022, when the pair was seen flirting in a Porto nightclub.
She is the daughter of Maria Vieira de Campos Cerqueira Gomes, a TV presenter and model, and Goncalo Gomes, a supercar driver.
Francisca is represented by Central Models Portugal and has worked with brands such as Calzedonia and Natura Portugal.
Egle Ruskyte (Nico Hulkenberg)
This season, Egle will ride for the Haas F1 Team alongside partner Nico Hulkenberg.
She is a Lithuanian who previously attended university in her home country and now runs her own fashion company that specialises in handmade crochet clothing and beachwear.
Although little is known about her personal life, the business owner has nearly 10,000 Instagram followers.
The couple has been dating since 2015.
