Lando Norris 'SPLITS from model girlfriend' Margarida Corceiro with the British F1 superstar now 'free and single' as he chases first world championship title

Lando Norris has reportedly split from his girlfriend Margarida Corceiro.

The Portuguese model had previously been snapped with the McLaren F1 star at various events throughout the past 12 months but the couple are no longer dating, as reported by The Sun.

Corceiro was first spotted with the British racing driver in May last year, with Norris' performances on the F1 grid improving throughout the duration of their linked relationship.

Prior to his weekend Dutch Grand Prix victory that saw Norris close the gap on world championship leader Max Verstappen, the 24-year-old confirmed his current relationship status.

When asked whether he would want to have a dog in the future, Norris coolly stated on-stage amidst a packed crowd: 'If I do I need a girlfriend, and I don't have one so.'

Norris is now said to be 'free and single' according to one source who told The Sun that their short-term relationship has now 'cooled off'.

'Lando and Margarida had a fun time together and hung out a lot. But it wasn't working out so they cooled off. He's free and single,' the reported source claimed.

Neither of the involved couple have posted any official update about their time together on social media as Norris continues to remain focused on challenging for a first F1 world title.

Margarida - who was once spotted driving with Norris in the back of his Fiat - also previously dated Chelsea star Joao Felix who only recently returned to the Blues from Atletico Madrid on a permanent deal.

Their relationship split at the time when the Portuguese footballer's initial loan spell at Chelsea came to an end last year. 

Confirmation of the end of the model's relationship with Felix came when she was seen being driven around by Norris in the luxury surroundings of Monaco.

Meanwhile, Norris had previously calmed denied being linked with being involved in a serious relationship when he admitted earlier in the season that he 'had many girlfriends.'

Margarida and Norris' recent parting marks the ending of a second relationship with a Portuguese model after the British superstar separated from Luisinha Oliveira two years ago.

They had dated for a similar timeframe as Norris and Margarida before ending their romantic association, with the McLaren main man at the time posted a heartfelt break-up message on social media.

'After time and consideration, Luisa and myself have mutually decided to end our romantic relationship but remain good friends,' Norris posted at the time of his split from Oliveira.