Alexander Albon and Lily Muni He made an appearance at the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit on July 9, 2023, in Northampton, United Kingdom. The Formula 1 driver, Alex Albon, has been in a relationship with Lily Muni He since 2019. The couple first connected through social media after discovering a mutual interest in each other’s sports. Lily, a professional golfer, shared in a 2021 interview with Golfweek that she developed a fascination with cars in middle school and was introduced to F1 through the Netflix docuseries Drive to Survive. She began following F1 drivers, including Alex, to learn more about the sport. Describing Alex as humorous, Lily mentioned that it took her some time to understand British humor when they first met.
Expressing mutual support, Alex described Lily as one of his main pillars of strength during an interview with PEOPLE in March 2022. He emphasized the importance of having a strong support system for inner peace and motivation. Lily, born in Chengdu, China, in 1999, moved to North America as a child and later pursued a communication degree at the University of Southern California while playing on the women’s golf team. Lily eventually shifted her focus to professional golf, winning her first event in 2018 and earning LPGA Tour membership in 2020.
The couple initially connected on social media after Alex took an interest in golf and started following Lily. They eventually met in Los Angeles and bonded over a game of golf. Lily explained that their shared passion for their respective sports helped them form a connection. They both appreciate and understand the dedication and commitment required in being professional athletes.
Lily and Alex, both excelling in their respective sports, face unique challenges and triumphs. Despite the demands of their busy careers that require frequent travel, they have managed to support each other as athletes. Alex shared with Golfweek, “We started our sports as rookies, and we’ve gone through tough times together. The highs and lows of being an athlete, I think you can resonate that with any athlete.” While they spend time apart due to their schedules, Alex mentioned that it gives them the necessary space to focus on themselves. They have found a way to stay connected by playing virtual reality golf games when they are apart, as mentioned in a 2023 interview with GQ.
When they have time off, Lily and Alex enjoy playing golf together. Alex admitted that he initially struggled with golf but has shown improvement, though he humorously mentioned that Lily’s coaching hasn’t contributed much to his progress. Lily, advocating for gender equality in golf, highlighted the disparity in earnings between male and female golfers in both tours and sponsorship deals. She aims to change the conversation around how female athletes are judged based on their appearance, unlike their male counterparts, and hopes for a collaboration between the LPGA and PGA tournaments in the future.
