Is Taylor Swift dating Fernando Alonso?

Is Fernando Alonso any good at speed dating? Will he move too quickly and outpace her in the relationship? Is he in pole position to secure her number? Or will Taylor Swift know he is trouble and continue with a blank space next to her? Perhaps I’ve used up all my gags too quickly, but no time like the present.

Yes, the rumour mill has given us the wonderful story of international mega-star Taylor Swift’s potential relationship with Spanish F1 race car driver Fernando Alonso which, apart from the slight age gap and the fact Alonso’s helmet hair might actually rival Taylor’s expensive blonde locks, sounds like the ideal prince and princess meeting that exists in love stories written for 14-year-olds. But the question remains: is it true?

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Are the rumours true? Are they dating?

Social media has been awash with rumours that the couple were dating, and Alonso has responded in cryptic fashion. The F1 driver has not confirmed nor denied the rumours, choosing to simply pour more fuel on the burning fire that has engulfed certain corners of the internet. Both have recently split up with their long-term partners, and Alonso’s post, in which he can be seen scrolling through his phone while listening to Swift’s song, ‘Karma’, has kept many on edge regarding the potential love affair.

Taylor Swift broke up with her boyfriend of 6 years, Joe Alwyn, in April this year. Alonso also became single this month, after breaking up with his long-term partner, Andrea Schlager. “We wanted to tell you that our relationship as a couple ended. We have been lucky enough to share a fantastic time together, and it will continue to be so, but on a different form of affection”, he wrote in a statement.

So, there is absolutely zero confirmation of the relationship: no photos, no quotes, not a single drop of evidence. Simply a swirl of internet hope and a cheeky gag from Alonso. Still, it’s been fun.

Alonso is currently on win number 32 of his career, meaning that his next one would be number 33, which is Taylor Swift’s age. You can draw your own conclusions. And Taylor, if you’re reading, feel free to take any gag from the intro and use it in your inevitable breakup song. Don’t worry, we’ve asked Chat GPT for help, so you can just come up with the strings:

Will he be a champion forever?

Or will his fame just go up in flames?

You can tell me when it’s all done, mm If the risk was worth the gains

Got a long list of F1 races

They’ll tell you he’s insane

‘Cause you know he loves the speed

And we love his game

‘Cause he’s bold and he’s daring

He’ll push it way too far

It’ll leave you in awe, mm

Or with a nasty scar

Got a long list of racing trophies

They’ll tell you he’s the best

But he’s got a blank space, baby

And he’ll add another conquest