INSIDE THE COMMENTS: WHY MAGUI CORCEIRO IS STILL TROLLING LANDO NORRIS’ INSTAGRAM TODAY
Is Lando Norris single? Read about Magui Corceiro’s viral Instagram comment and the video leak that confirmed their F1 breakup.
Lando Norris’ ex-girlfriend, Magui Corceiro, just made her first public move since their breakup. She popped up in the comments on his latest Instagram post, throwing a little shade or maybe just having some fun. “Nice pjs, you're welcome,” she wrote under a photo of Norris bundled up in red tartan pants, sharing snaps from his snowy off-season break.
Their split made headlines last week. Norris, 26, and Corceiro, 23, have been on and off since 2023, but now it looks like they’re done for real. Just two months ago, everything seemed perfect; they were celebrating Norris’ first F1 world title together in Abu Dhabi. Now, Magui’s dropping playful comments on his posts, and the whole thing feels a world away from those happy days.
Rumours started flying when a video from Bahrain testing surfaced. In it, Carlos Sainz asked Norris, “Are you and Magui good?” Norris replied, “No, I’m a single man.” The audio wasn’t crystal clear, but that was enough to set tongues wagging. F1 correspondent Kym Illman later confirmed the breakup, telling his Instagram followers, “It’s definitely true.”
There’d already been signs that things were cooling off. After Norris’ big win last season, the couple drifted apart. At a celebratory party in Bahrain, everyone important to Norris was there except Magui. That stood out.
Back in December, Corceiro was emotional after watching Norris clinch the championship. She later told TV Guia, “There’s no rule for going public... I’m very happy, he’s very happy, and that’s what matters.” She joined in the victory celebrations with Norris’ family and the McLaren crew, partying until sunrise and reportedly racking up a massive bar tab.
Corceiro, who’s from Santarem, Portugal, is more than just Norris’ ex. She’s an actress, model, and social media star with a huge following of 800,000 fans on TikTok alone. She’s appeared in Portuguese dramas, featured in campaigns for brands like Intimissimi and Alo Yoga, and even competed on Portugal’s Dancing with the Stars. She co-founded an eco-friendly swimwear brand, Missus, and has graced Vogue Portugal’s pages.
Their relationship was always in the spotlight. Norris once told Vogue about Magui, saying, “She’s someone I can very much be myself with. Very down to earth, and she lives quite a crazy life as well. It’s nice when we can both just rent a boat for the day or go home together and chill.” He joked about trying to get her into golf; she hates it.
Now, though, it looks like they’ve called it quits. Neither of them has made an official announcement, but judging by the recent social media moves and all the talk in the paddock, it’s pretty clear they’ve gone their separate ways.
CHECO RETURNS: SERGIO PEREZ OFFICIALLY DEBUTS FOR CADILLAC AT THE 2026 AUSTRALIAN GP
A new era for Checo: Get the report on Perez’s Red Bull exit, his year away, and his partnership with Bottas at Cadillac Racing.
Sergio Perez looks like a new man. He’s back in Formula 1 after a year away, and honestly, he seems more alive than he ever was at Red Bull. Now he’s rolling with Cadillac, who are making its debut in the sport, and you can see the energy in him; he’s excited, refreshed, and just really happy to be back.
People have been talking about his age and the time he spent away from racing, but Perez isn’t worried. He believes in what Cadillac can do, and he’s clear about what he can bring to the table. Sure, his pre-season testing didn’t exactly blow anyone away, but that’s not stopping him. After a rough stint at Red Bull, he’s ready to chase success all over again.
The pressure of Red Bull is gone, and you can tell. Anthony Davidson noticed it too. On Ted Kravitz’s Melbourne Podbook, Davidson mentioned seeing Perez smile in a way he hadn’t since before Red Bull. That says a lot. The Red Bull years really took it out of him.
Davidson said, “I haven’t seen that smile on Checo’s face in a long time. I think since before he joined Red Bull. So it’s great to see both drivers happy.” And it’s not just Perez; Rachel Brookes pointed out that his teammate, Valtteri Bottas, was also in great spirits during the media day. Bottas even joked about his championship picks, saying Fernando, Lance, and George, because, according to him, they were all sandbagging.
Brookes added that Bottas is in such a good mood now, and taking that year away really gave him a new appreciation for the sport. It’s brought out a whole new energy in him.
So here they are: Perez and Bottas, lining up for Cadillac’s first season in F1. No one’s expecting them to win a bunch of races or stand on the podium every weekend, but their job is huge. Being the first drivers for a brand-new team is a massive challenge, and they’ve got to prove that both they and Cadillac have what it takes.
Their main goal? Get points as often as possible. Perez probably feels the pressure a bit more than Bottas, but both know what’s expected of them. Cadillac wants to make a splash in its debut season, and everything depends on how Perez and Bottas perform. They’re front and centre for whatever success comes Cadillac’s way.
WHY NUMBER 3? THE HIDDEN MEANING BEHIND MAX'S NEW RACING DIGIT FOR THE 2026 SEASON
Max Verstappen is Number 3: Read about his 2026 F1 "Evolution," life as a dad, and why he’s not bothered by Lando Norris's title.
For the first time since 2021, the four-time champ kicks off the 2026 season without the number 1 on his car. Last year, Lando Norris took the title, so Verstappen is switching things up.
Still, Verstappen doesn’t seem bothered. “That’s just how it goes,” he told Kicker. “It happens in Formula 1 and everywhere else; sooner or later, someone else takes the top spot. It’s not a big deal for me. I don’t own first place.”
So, instead of the champion’s number, Verstappen’s going with number 3 in 2026.
Even though he’s known for being fiercely competitive, Verstappen says there’s something he cares about more these days: family. “I always wanted this,” he said, talking about becoming a dad. “I’d already seen how amazing it is. It’s honestly better than winning a race or a championship. Watching your kids grow up – that’s the best thing.”
He and Kelly Piquet had a daughter last year, and he has also grown close to Piquet’s daughter, Penelope, from her previous relationship.
Speaking to GQ Australia, Verstappen said his entire perspective on racing has shifted as he has grown older. “I’ve already achieved a lot, and sure, I want to keep going, but honestly, I just want to enjoy myself. That’s why I fell in love with racing as a kid. Just having fun out there, driving.”
He admits he’s changed on track, too. “When I was 17 or 18, all I wanted was to go flat out, all the time. Now, I build up to it more. With experience, you learn when to push and when to hold back.”
Thinking back to one of his best qualifying laps at Silverstone last year, he said, “After the first two sectors, I could see I was way ahead. So in the final sector, I took it a bit easier, just to avoid making a mistake.” That’s a big change from earlier in his career. “There was a lap in Jeddah in 2021 where I was flying, but I pushed too much in the final corner and hit the wall. Sometimes you just have to know your limits, maybe play it a little safe.”
Verstappen says he actually enjoys hanging out with the new wave of young drivers coming into Formula 1. “It’s kind of refreshing to talk to them. They’re all pretty friendly, and I feel like I can relate to them.”
But he’s realistic; he won’t be around forever. “I hope I’m still here to see that new generation take over Formula 1.”
When he looks ahead, Verstappen sums it up in one word: 'evolution'.
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