Asturian driver Fernando Alonso, 41, and Austrian journalist Andrea Schlager, 40, have broken off their relationship. They have announced this with a joint statement that he has shared on his Instagram stories. “We wanted to explain to you that our relationship as a couple has ended. We have been lucky enough to share a fantastic time together, and it will continue to be so, but with a different form of affection”, they announced.
Going by their words, the breakup has been amicable and they will continue to share moments together. “As you’ve probably seen, we’ve continued to work on and off the court on various projects together during this time as well, and will continue to do so with the deepest love and respect for one another,” they clarified. .
“We thought it was most appropriate to share the news, as you have always been there supporting us. Thanks for everything. Do
It is not known how long they have been separated, but just a month ago they were seen together celebrating the Asturian driver’s third place in the Bahrain Grand Prix and showing their love for each other. “I have never seen more determination, willpower and hard work anywhere. I am happy for you from the bottom of my heart”, the journalist wrote on her Instagram account together with a photograph in which they both appeared smiling with the trophy that accredited Alonso’s third place.
Their official presentation as a couple took place in May 2022, when they walked hand in hand through the paddock of the Miami International Speedway on the occasion of the Formula 1 Grand Prix in the American city. In these months of relationship, they have traveled halfway around the world together and have dedicated romantic messages to each other. Fernando Alonso has shared several posts on Instagram alongside Schlager. For example, photos immortalizing a romantic dinner or beach vacation. And on one occasion he assured that Schlager was a superwoman and that he felt very lucky to share his life with her.
Andrea Schlager is one of Austria’s most respected sports journalism professionals and has been passionate about motoring since she was young. The communicator, who covers the Formula 1 and MotoGP world championships for her country’s television, ServusTV, has shared some of the best moments of her relationship with the Asturian: dinners, trips, birthdays…
Before dating Andrea Schlager, the Spanish driver had a five-year relationship with Linda Morselli, an Italian model who was not uncommon to see on the circuits, having previously been linked to fellow driver Valentino Rossi. It was an idyll that began after the model broke up with Rossi and Alonso did the same with presenter Lara Ãlvarez. Earlier, the Asturian had been married to the singer Raquel del Rosario. They split in December 2011 after five years together.