Williams Formula 1 driver Alex Albon and professional golfer Lily Muni He have announced their engagement. The couple shared the news on Instagram on Friday, January 16, 2026.
The joint post included photos from the proposal. Albon added a lighthearted caption, writing, “I guess we’re stuck with each other now ❤️😊.” The announcement quickly gained attention from fans across motorsport and golf.
Albon and He have been together since 2019. Their relationship began after they connected on social media. Lily Muni He has said she started following Albon after watching Netflix’s Drive to Survive, where she noticed he was the only Asian driver on the Formula 1 grid at the time.
The couple bonded over life as professional athletes. Albon later shared that they understand each other’s struggles and pressures, including the highs and lows that come with elite sport.
Following the announcement, congratulatory messages poured in from across the Formula 1 paddock. Charles Leclerc commented “CONGRATSSSSSS,” while Pierre Gasly, Esteban Ocon, Oscar Piastri, and Lando Norris also shared their support.
Williams Racing released a message congratulating the couple and called the engagement “wonderful off-season news.”
The engagement comes ahead of an important 2026 Formula 1 season for Albon, who is set to lead Williams alongside new teammate Carlos Sainz under the sport’s new technical regulations. Lily Muni He continues to compete on the LPGA Tour, where she remains one of the sport’s most high-profile players.
No wedding date has been announced yet, but the couple’s news has been widely celebrated by fans around the world.
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