Taylor Swift and Fernando Alonso have been the subject of a flurry of dating rumors over the past week, as speculation grows about a romance between the pair.
It was announced that the country pop hitmaker, 33, had split from six-year-old actor boyfriend Joe Alwyn last month, while the Formula 1 driver, 41, also announced his own single status around the same time.
The sportsman shared via an Instagram post in early April that he and his girlfriend Andrea Schlager had split after two years together.
Since then, the Spanish-born star has been questioned about a possible romance with T. Swift who is currently on tour — and even fueled the reports by making a TikTok to one of her songs and winking at the camera.
So, what do we know so far? MailOnline is looking at all signs of a budding romance between the pair.
Is Taylor Swift dating Formula 1 ace Fernando Alonso? All subtle signs that the new singletons could be deep into their own love story
Where did the rumors start?
The rumors were first spread by celebrity gossip account DeuxMoi, who claimed that Spanish newspapers had gotten wind of the romance.
Claiming the news outlets had said, “The couple have been seeing each other for a week now. Nothing serious, because they’re both newly single.’
The gossip site often spread claims of new celebrity couples and was also the first to spread claims about Kylie Jenner’s rumored relationship with Timothée Chalamet – which appear to have some truth to it.
Beginning: gossip account DeuxMoi claimed Spanish newspapers had said, “The couple have been seeing each other for a week now. Nothing serious as they are both recently single
Have Taylor and Fernando responded to the rumors?
While Taylor typically seems tight-lipped about the situation, Fernando, on the other hand, seems to have fueled the claims.
The driver seems to be fully aware of the rumors about his love life and even posted a TikTok video to one of her songs this week.
Playing the singer’s hit Karma over the clip, he could be seen sitting in his racing gear before looking up at the camera and winking.
He also commented “Feeling 33” on the platform, an apparent reference to her hit lyric where she sings “feelin’ 22.”
While he was also questioned by a journalist about the possible romance during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix this week.
The reporter made a series of hints for her songs when they said, “I have to ask for this one or I’d leave a blank, but and I know it might be your love story and no one else’s.”
But because he didn’t like to talk 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 separate. I’d rather not comment on it.’
Hinting: The driver seems to be fully aware of the rumors about his love life and even posted a TikTok video to one of her songs this week
When questioned at this week’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, he said: “I usually keep my personal and professional life separate. I’d rather not comment on it’
Who is Fernando Alonso and who has he dated before?
Hailing from north-western Spain, Fernando currently drives for Aston Martin in Formula 1.
Known as a legend in the sport, he has racked up a slew of victories over the years, including the World Drivers Championships in 2005 and 2006.
Romantically, he recently went through a breakup with his presenter girlfriend Andrea Schlager – after the pair met in a racing paddock and dated for two years.
With quite the playboy reputation, he has also had a string of other high-profile relationships.
Fernando married singer Raquel Del Rosario in 2006, but the couple announced their divorce five years later.
Since then, he has been in a relationship with Miss Switzerland runner-up Xenia Tchoumitcheva, Italian lingerie model Linda Morselli, and was engaged to journalist Lara Alvarez.
Split: Fernando recently went through a breakup with 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 couple announced their divorce 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: “Most important to the difficulties in their relationship was that Taylor’s career took precedence over Joe’s – which can be uncomfortable for a couple if it’s not balanced.”
“This drove them apart and eventually they both realized they weren’t on the same page anymore.”
The insider said, “It’s been hard for Joe to make it in Hollywood and not really become leading material while dating one of the most famous women in the world for the past six years.
Her love life has been strewn across the media over the years, including romances (some rumored and some long-lasting) with Calvin Harris, Tom Hiddleston, Jake Gyllenhaal, Taylor Lautner, John Mayer, and Harry Styles.
New single: Last month it was revealed that Taylor had split from her boyfriend Joe Alwyn after six years