British teen sensation Oliver Bearman made headlines earlier this week when it was reported that he is involved in a love triangle in Formula 1, amid claims that he has split from his girlfriend Estelle Ogilvy.
Bearman was thrust into the spotlight earlier this year when, at the age of 18, he became the youngest Briton to ever race in an F1 Grand Prix.
The teenager finished seventh on his debut at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after being called up by Ferrari to replace Carlos Sainz when the Spaniard was diagnosed with appendicitis.
Ogilvy, now 22, was absent from the race but saw her social media following soar after her ex-boyfriend’s debut.
The 22-year-old, who reportedly split from Bearman in July, has since moved on with fellow rising F1 star Franco Colapinto, but who is Ogilvy?
Oliver Bearman, 19, reportedly split from his influencer girlfriend Estelle Ogilvy in July
Ogilvy has a growing profile and has since moved on with fellow F1 star Franco Colapinto
Ogilvy, from London, has both British and French heritage and is an aspiring lawyer
Her profile rose further after Bearman made his F1 debut for Ferrari earlier this year
Ogilvy, a law student, was born in London and lives in the capital.
The 22-year-old, who is of French and British descent, is studying for a postgraduate diploma in law and hopes to complete the Solicitors Qualifying Examination.
Ogilvy has also become an influencer, where she regularly shares ‘Day In The Life’ clips on her TikTok account, which goes by the name @silly_lettuce – including her studying in the library before hitting the gym and then an exclusive club visit in London.
She tells viewers in one video, “Here I am, this is me studying, this is basically my whole life, and then I went to the gym.
‘Then I went back and studied some more. I had a lot to do today and then I got ready because I was going out for a birthday dinner.”
In addition, Ogilvy has regularly shared fashion tips on her social media channels, while also posting photos and footage of various outfits.
Due to her social media fame, Ogilvy has risen to 133,000 followers on Instagram and 138,800 followers on TikTok.
The influencer has also tried modeling and is tipped for more assignments in the future.
She starred in a photo shoot for luxury watch brand Longines last December, alongside her friend India Rawsthorn, another model signed to Select Model Management.
Ogilvy has described India as the ‘Serena to my Blair’, a reference to the American teen drama program Gossip Girl.
Speaking after the shoot in March, Megan Boyle, head of digital PR at marketing agency TAL Agency, highlighted Ogilvy’s potential commercial appeal in the future.
“Estelle Ogilvy’s appeal will come from her established following online,” she said.
Ogilvy, 22, is being tipped for her stardom amid her growing online profile
Ogilvy shares photos of her glamorous lifestyle and has hundreds of thousands of followers
‘And then Estelle, with an F1 driver on her arm, will be at a plethora of red carpet events and on track at all the major Formula 1 events, so expect lots of giveaways and lots of sponsored stories.
‘Her continued success will no doubt be boosted by Bearman’s victories on the track, but it seems Estelle already has her own laurels to rest on.
‘Estelle should lean heavily on her influencer work – looking for those big brand deals and perhaps getting involved with one or two charities close to her heart.
“By focusing on philanthropy, and perhaps working on launching her own brands, she can ensure she doesn’t put all her PR eggs in one basket, and establish herself as a well-rounded individual online.”
Ogilvy’s relationship with Bearman came after her previous relationship with Colapinto.
Details about how she met Bearman are scarce, as the relationship was generally kept secret.
But while both she and Bearman appear to be prolific internet uploaders – including two YouTube video series about his F1 progress and behind-the-scenes interests – they didn’t tend to post about each other or their relationship.
A photo of them together was shared on social media in March but was quickly deleted and she was absent for his F1 debut in Saudi Arabia.
Bearman – who will drive for Haas next season – split with Ogilvy in July and reports say she is now back with Colapinto.
Suggestions that romance is back came after Ogilvy re-followed Colapinto on Instagram following their split.
In August, Colapinto was called up by Williams to replace the sacked Logan Sargeant for the remainder of the season, becoming the first Argentinian to race in F1 in 23 years.
Since then he has finished 12th, eighth and 11th in the three races since then.
In August, the 21-year-old dismissed comparisons to compatriot Lionel Messi and expressed his feelings after being given a chance in the sport.
“It’s very difficult to feel like Lionel Messi, I don’t know what it’s like to feel like that,” he said.
Ogilvy is now reportedly in a relationship with 21-year-old Argentinian driver Franco Colapinto of Williams
Ogilvy was with Colapinto before hooking up with Bearman, whom she divorced in July
“But sometimes I see them comparing me and I think: you are crazy, as if Messi is God, it’s as if you can’t do that, how do you compare me?
“It’s an opportunity that I’ve always been ready for, that I’ve waited for so long, since I was a young child I always dreamed of this becoming a reality. I am extremely grateful for this opportunity.”
It is yet to be confirmed whether Colapinto will have a seat next year, but if he does, the Argentine will find himself competing with Bearman as the latest saga in their love triangle with Ogilvy is set to take a new twist.