Lando Norris, the reigning Formula 1 World Champion, was recently seen attending Arsenal’s Champions League quarter-final victory over Sporting CP in Lisbon — side-by-side with his ex-girlfriend, Portuguese model and actress Margarida Corceiro.
The pair, who ended their relationship during the 2025 winter break, shared a rare public moment despite their breakup. Margarida had been a prominent figure during Norris’s championship celebrations last December, but the couple parted ways before the start of the 2026 season. Norris even confirmed to former teammate Carlos Sainz that he was single when asked about his relationship status.
Their shared celebrity status almost guaranteed they would cross paths again, but seeing them just one seat apart at the Jose Alvalade Stadium surprised many fans. Norris, a dedicated Manchester United supporter, received a Sporting CP shirt during the match, while Margarida was spotted taking a selfie with friends nearby.
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Social media users expressed amazement at the close seating arrangement, with comments ranging from “How has this happened?” to “That has to be awkward,” and some jokingly saying, “The McLaren pact is alive.”
Norris and Margarida’s relationship timeline is marked by starts and stops: they first dated in 2023, split in 2024, then briefly rekindled their romance in 2025. Insiders noted signs of strain after Norris’s championship win, pointing out Margarida’s absence at a key team celebration in Bahrain sparked rumors of a rift.
On the sporting front, Norris faced a bittersweet evening. Arsenal clinched their win with a late goal from Kai Havertz in the 91st minute, giving them an advantage heading back to London. Similarly, Norris has endured a tough start to the F1 season, currently sitting fifth in the standings as McLaren battles to close the gap with Mercedes and Ferrari.