Margarida Corceiro, Portuguese model and actress known as Magui, recently made her first public acknowledgment of her split from Lando Norris by leaving a teasing comment on one of the Formula One driver’s Instagram photos. The images showed Norris, a McLaren racer, dressed in winter gear during the off-season, to which Corceiro replied with, “Nice pjs, u welcome.”
Norris, 26, had shared the photos with the caption,
Left this draft in the freezer.
Corceiro’s playful message is notable as it is her first visible interaction with the British world champion following their breakup, which became public after Norris’s drivers’ championship win in Abu Dhabi last season.
Despite the end of their romance, the 23-year-old Portuguese actress still follows Norris on Instagram, maintaining an online connection with her former boyfriend.
Details of the Breakup Surface During Bahrain Testing
The news of their separation became widely known during the recent pre-season testing in Bahrain, where Norris was filmed chatting with his former McLaren teammate Carlos Sainz, who now races for Williams. During their conversation, Sainz casually asked, “Are you and Magui good?” Norris responded sharply with, No, and added that he was now a single man. Sainz’s surprised reaction captured the moment as the drivers continued their discussion.
The relationship, which had been on-and-off since its public confirmation in 2023, officially ended at this time. It had been a significant partnership during Norris’s rise in the sport, coinciding with his first world championship.
Signs of Strain Ahead of Official Split
According to a source familiar with the situation, there had been clear indications that the couple was drifting apart even before the split was publicly confirmed.
They drifted apart after his win last season,
the source told The Sun.
One particularly revealing moment occurred during Norris’s event in Bahrain where he hosted a gathering to thank those who supported his championship journey.
Lando held a party to thank those who have been with him from the start and who he credits with helping him lift the title,
the source explained.
Anyone who was anyone posed for a group picture. The only one who wasn’t there was girlfriend Magui. It naturally sparked rumours.
Her absence was especially noticeable, considering she had been a constant presence throughout Norris’s title-winning 2025 season, often attending grands prix to support him.
Relationship History and Public Moments
Corceiro attended several Formula One events during Norris’s successful campaign. The couple was seen sharing a heartfelt embrace at the Abu Dhabi circuit after Norris secured third place in the race, which was enough to clinch the drivers’ championship ahead of rivals like Max Verstappen of Red Bull and Norris’s McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri.
The relationship reportedly experienced ups and downs since its beginning in 2023, but they decided to officially disclose their romance publicly during the racing season.
Before her time with Norris, Corceiro was in a relationship with Portuguese footballer João Félix, previously of Chelsea, from 2019 until 2023.
Implications for Norris and His Future
The breakup marks the end of what had been a high-profile relationship supported by fans throughout the racing calendar. Norris’s straightforward confirmation of his new single status during the Bahrain testing highlights a shift in his personal life as he prepares for the upcoming Formula One season.
Corceiro’s recent comment on his Instagram post, though light-hearted, signals her first public acknowledgment of their changed relationship status since the split. How this might affect Norris’s focus and performance on the track remains to be seen as he aims to defend his championship title.
