Williams Racing Formula 1 driver Alex Albon has officially announced his engagement to his longtime girlfriend, professional Chinese golfer Lily Muni He. The 29-year-old F1 star shared the happy news on Instagram, posting a photo that prominently features the engagement ring on his fiancée's finger.
F1 Paddock Celebrates the Happy Couple
Albon and Lily have been open about their relationship for years, frequently appearing together at races, public events, and on social media. This engagement marks a significant new chapter for the couple. Shortly after the announcement, congratulatory messages flooded in from across the Formula 1 community.
Heartfelt Reactions from Fellow Drivers and WAGs
Alex Albon captioned the engagement photo with a playful message: "I guess we're stuck with each other now," accompanied by a red heart and smiley face. His Williams teammate, Carlos Sainz, quickly responded with "So happy for you, congrats guys!" and clapping emojis.
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri and his girlfriend Lily Zneimer also sent their congratulations. Max Verstappen's girlfriend, Kelly Piquet, wrote "Ohhhh congratulations," while Charles Leclerc's fiancée, Alexandra Saint Mleux, commented "Awww congratulationsss" with multiple heart emojis and an emotional face.
Other F1 figures joined in the celebration too. Red Bull reserve driver Yuki Tsunoda, Alpine driver Franco Colapinto, and former F1 racer Daniil Kvyat all left congratulatory comments on the post, showing widespread support from the racing world.
A Relationship Forged in the Public Eye
Lily Muni He is a professional golfer from China who currently competes on the U.S.-based LPGA Tour. She and Albon have been dating since 2019 and have frequently been seen together at F1 events, including walking the red carpet at the F1 movie premiere in New York.
Recent Adventures Together
During the recent offseason break, the couple celebrated the New Year in Bhutan. Albon shared photos from their trip on Instagram, writing: "Ending our year in Bhutan, a country of untouched beauty and the kindest, most welcoming people. A reminder what really matters as we step into a new year."
Before their Bhutan adventure, the pair vacationed in Albon's home country of Thailand. He posted photos from a yacht outing with a humorous caption: "Swapped training camp for resting camp. Data looks good."
Looking Ahead to the 2026 F1 Season
Following this joyful engagement announcement, Alex Albon is expected to approach the 2026 Formula 1 season with renewed energy and optimism. The season will begin with preseason testing in Barcelona and Bahrain, leading up to Round 1 in Australia this March.
This personal milestone comes at an exciting time for the Williams driver, who continues to build his career in one of the world's most competitive racing series while maintaining a strong personal relationship that has now reached this significant commitment.
