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F1 drivers often have a happening lifestyle outside the track. Be it partying, driving luxury cars, or going on exotic vacations. It’s just a part of being in the fast world of Formula 1. While most of the younger drivers today are in committed relationships, no one knows about their personal life when they are single. McLaren F1 star Lando Norris had a breakup in 2022 and has been single since then. Though, some details about a secret “hook up” have come out from a Brazilian Volleyball star Key Alves.

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According to the Brazilian website Sports Buzz, Key Alves confessed to having hooked up with F1 driver Norris. Alves is a BBB 23 (Big Brother Brasil) contestant and also a famous volleyball player. She spoke about this fling with the McLaren driver on the reality show in an interaction with her brother Ricardo.

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Alves said, “I’ve hooked up with some international guys. I stayed with a pilot [driver], Lando Norris, who went to Formula 1 now. I couldn’t speak any English and he couldn’t speak Portuguese.” [translated via Google]

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Despite having a language barrier, the duo didn’t hold back to interact with mime gestures. The Brazilian is an OnlyFans model as well, besides having 7.7 million followers on Instagram.

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She further added, “And then I saw his and he sent me a direct [message]. My photos must have appeared to him, I don’t know how and then he sent me a direct [message] in English. I went to answer him in English, but I didn’t know how to talk and we talked by mime.” [translated via Google]

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As things stand, there is no confirmation of these details from Norris.

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Like his pal, Charles Leclerc, even Lando mutually split and parted ways with his partner, Luisinha Oliveira. So, he would want to use his time to focus fully on F1.

Can Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc hit their Prime in F1 after the breakup?

Lando Norris would be desperate to turn around his fortunes in F1. Given his constant presence in the midfield and to top off a breakup to deal with, the Briton would want to show his prowess by putting out some top performances. Likewise, even Charles Leclerc may look to overturn last year’s mixed bag of results.

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They have a classic example of how Lewis Hamilton hit his prime in F1 after his breakup from a long-term relationship in 2015. So, if Leclerc and Norris can replicate that, it could be redemption for them. Relationships can be chaotic and distracting at times. Of course, Charles and Lando handled it well during their committed period.

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Still, it would be one thing less to worry about in 2023. Especially for Leclerc, if he can maximize everything with an improved Ferrari package, his prime period can start.

As for Lando, he will have to wait for McLaren to give him a good car. But, the Briton just needs to keep his consistency and be ready to smash the competition when required.

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Aishwary Gaonkar is an F1 Author & Editor at EssentiallySports who has completed his postgrad & has set out to venture into the world of Sports Journalism. He is an ardent fan of F1 and has been following the most prestigious form of motor racing for over a decade now. Initially, it was the dominance of Sebastian Vettel and his Red Bull that made him fall in love with this thrilling sport.

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