Taylor Swift and Fernando Alonso have been subject to a wave of dating rumours over the last week as speculation grows on a romance between the pair.
It was announced that the country-pop hitmaker, 33, had separated from actor boyfriend of six years Joe Alwyn just last month, while the Formula 1 driver, 41, also announced his own single status around the same time.
The sportsman shared that he and his girlfriend Andrea Schlager had split after two years together with an Instagram post at the beginning of April.
Since then, the Spanish-born star has been quizzed on a potential romance with currently touring T. Swift – and even fuelled the reports by making a TikTok to one of her songs and winking at the camera.
So, what do we know so far? MailOnline takes a look at all the signs of a budding romance between the pair.
Is Taylor Swift dating Formula 1 ace Fernando Alonso? All the subtle signs that the new singletons could be deep in a Love Story of their own
Where did the rumours begin?
The rumours were first circulated by celebrity gossip account DeuxMoi, who claimed that Spanish newspapers had caught wind of the romance.
Claiming that the news outlets had said: ‘The couple has been seeing each other for a week now. Nothing serious tho since they are both recently single.’
Often circulating claims of new celebrity couples, the gossip site was also the first to spread claims of Kylie Jenner’s rumoured relationship with Timothée Chalamet – which appear to have some truth to them.
Beginning: Gossip account DeuxMoi claimed that Spanish newspapers had said: ‘The couple has been seeing each other for a week now. Nothing serious tho since they are both recently single
Have Taylor and Fernando commented on the rumours?
While Taylor appears to be remaining typically tight-lipped on the situation, Fernando, on the other hand, appears to have been fuelling the claims.
The racing driver seems all to aware of the rumours on his love life, and even posted a TikTok video to one of her songs this week.
Playing the singer’s hit track Karma over the clip, he could be seen sitting in his racing gear before looking up to the camera and winking.
He also commented ‘Feeling 33’ on the platform, a seeming reference to her hit lyric where she sings ‘feelin’ 22′.
While he was also probed on the potential romance by a journalist this week while at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
The reporter made a string of hints to her songs as they said: ‘I have to ask this one or I would be leaving a Blank Space but and I know it is potentially your Love Story and nobody else’s..’
But not keen to chat about the rumours, Fernando explained that he keeps these things private – but didn’t deny anything.
He said: ‘I usually keep my personal and professional life apart. I prefer not to comment on it.’
Hinting: The racing driver seems all to aware of the rumours on his love life, and even posted a TikTok video to one of her songs this week
When questioned this week at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, he said: ‘I usually keep my personal and professional life apart. I prefer not to comment on it’
Who is Fernando Alonso and who has he dated before?
Hailing from North-Western Spain, Fernando is currently driving for Aston Martin in Formula One.
Known as a legend in the sport, he has bagged a slew of wins over the years – including the series’ World Drivers Championships in 2005 and 2006.
Romantically, he recently went through a split from his presenter girlfriend Andrea Schlager – after the pair met in a racing paddock and dated for two years.
Garnering quite the playboy reputution, he has also had a string of other high profile relationship.
Fernando married singer Raquel Del Rosario in 2006, but the pair announced their separation five years later.
He has since dated Miss Switzerland runner-up Xenia Tchoumitcheva, Italian lingerie model Linda Morselli and was engaged to journalist Lara Alvarez.
Split: Fernando recently went through a split from his presenter girlfriend Andrea Schlager – after the pair met in a racing paddock and dated for two years
Exes: He also married singer Raquel Del Rosario in 2006, but the pair announced their separation five years later (pictured in 2006)
Who has Taylor dated before?
Last month it was revealed that Taylor had split from her boyfriend Joe Alwyn after six years together.
DailyMail.com exclusively revealed that Taylor’s unparalleled star-power played a role in the end of her relationship with Joe.
A source close to the singer said: ‘The bottom line for the difficulties in their relationship was that Taylor’s career took priority over Joe’s – which can be awkward for a couple when it’s not balanced.
‘This drove them apart and ultimately, they both realized they were not on the same page anymore.’
The insider said: ‘It’s been hard for Joe trying to make it in Hollywood and not quite becoming leading man material while dating one of the most famous women in the world over the last six years.
Her love life has been splashed across the media over the years, including romances (some rumoured and some long-term) with Calvin Harris, Tom Hiddleston, Jake Gyllenhaal, Taylor Lautner, John Mayer and Harry Styles.
Newly single: Last month it was revealed that Taylor had split from her boyfriend Joe Alwyn after six years together
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