Alpine driver Pierre Gasly has garnered attention not only for his racing career but also for his relationship with Portuguese model and influencer, Francisca 'Kika' Cerqueira Gomes. The couple first captured the spotlight during season six of Netflix's Formula 1: Drive to Survive, and as fans revisit the season in anticipation of the upcoming seventh, here’s everything you need to know about Gomes.
Pierre Gasly’s girlfriend was introduced to his fans on Formula 1: Drive to Survive
In Formula 1: Drive to Survive, viewers were introduced to Gomes in episode five, titled Civil War, where the pair was seen making a glamorous appearance together at the Cannes Film Festival in May, 2023. Their relationship went public at the beginning of 2023.
Pierre Gasly and Francisca Gomes’ relationship timeline
The couple, with an age gap of around 8 years - Gomes being 21 and Gasly 29 - reportedly started dating in October 2022. Their relationship first sparked rumors when they were spotted dancing together in a club in Portugal. They have since been seen together at various events, including a Paris Saint-Germain football match in Paris, and Gomes was spotted cheering for Gasly at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
In January 2023, Gasly and Gomes officially confirmed their relationship. Since then, they have openly shared their love for each other, posting candid and romantic pictures on Instagram.
Gomes posted a heartfelt picture with a shirtless Gasly for Valentine’s Day, simply captioning it with a heart emoji. Before that, Gasly posted a series of intimate photos for her birthday, writing, “My birthday girl! PARABENS!! Keep shining, my love. Amo te @francisca.cgomes."
What’s common between Pierre Gasly and Francisca Gomes
What’s more interesting is the common thread both Gasly and Gomes share: a deep-rooted connection to motorsports. While Gasly is a well-known F1 driver, his family has been involved in motorsport for generations—his grandfather, grandmother, and father, Jean Jacques, were all passionate about karting. Gasly’s father also participated in endurance racing and rallying.
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Who Is George Russell's Girlfriend? All About His Partner Carmen Mundt?On the other hand, Gomes' ties to motorsport run equally deep. She is the daughter of Pure McLaren Drive Team driver Gonçalo Gomes. Her mother, Maria Vieira de Campos Cerqueira Gomes, is a well-known TV presenter in Portugal.
Gomes’ Instagram is also filled with fun moments, including photos of her hanging out with famous personalities like Hailey Bieber.
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