Who is F1 star Lando Norris’ ex-girlfriend Luisinha Oliveira and when did they break up?
GIVEN he is one of the hottest prospects on the racing circuit, it is no surprise Lando Norris is one of the most sought-after drivers on the paddock.
Norris signed with McLaren as a junior driver and is now arguably their No 1 speedster ahead of Daniel Ricciardo.
But the 22-year-old has yet to win an F1 race in his bright orange car, and will be looking to do so for the first time when the current season resumes.
However, he has faced disappointment in recent weeks after splitting up with model girlfriend.
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Who is Lando Norris' ex-girlfriend Luisinha Oliveira?
Norris' ex-girlfriend Luisinha Oliveira is 22 years old and works in fashion.
She's a model based in Portugal, where she was born and is reportedly managed by Central Models, an agency in her home country.
Oliveira has over 450,000 followers on Instagram and has amassed millions of likes on the social media platform.
Her father is a Portuguese businessman Adriano Oliveira, and her mother is called Raquel.
Oliveira also has a sister called Beatriz and a dog called Cookie.
It's not known how long Oliveira and Norris have been together, but the pair went public around January 2022.
Norris posted a picture of the pair on Instagram from a holiday in Dubai and captioned it 'My sunshine'.
Oliveira can often be seen walking with Norris through the paddock on F1 race days and is one of his biggest supporters.
When did they break up?
In September 2022, Norris posted a statement on his Instagram, confirming their breakup.
He said: "After time and consideration Luiisa and myself have mutually decided to end our romantic relationship but remain good friends.
"I wish the world and have so much respect for her and all she does as such an amazing and strong women [sic] with nothing but kindness."
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The pair aren't married and they do not have any children together.
But Norris and Oliveira recently enjoyed another holiday together, as they hung out on a yacht in Ibiza with each other.