Mick Schumacher has denied rumors that he has split from his girlfriend Laila Hasanovic.
Schumacher, 25, who recently left Mercedes after two years as a reserve driver, went public with his relationship with the model in August 2023.
They are often seen sunbathing on tropical islands or dressed to the nines in swanky hotels and restaurants and have even been spotted by eagle-eyed fans walking hand in hand at several F1 races.
In fact, Hasanovic was even reported to be one of the few people allowed access to Mick's father Michael, whose health status has never been revealed to fans since he was involved in a skiing accident in December. 2013 that left him in a medically induced coma.
However, reports had circulated in recent weeks that their relationship had come to an end.
But Mick took to social media at the start of the New Year to put a resounding end to the speculation.
Mick Schumacher denies rumors that he has separated from his girlfriend Laila Hasanovic
Reports had circulated, but Schumacher shared a photo of the couple celebrating the New Year.
It has been reported that Hasanovic is one of the few people allowed access to Mick's father Michael, whose health status has never been revealed since a skiing accident in December 2013.
Sharing a photo of him and Hasanovic looking loved up, Mick added the caption: “Happy New Year everyone, may 2025 bring you everything you wish for.”
The photo was in black and white, with the couple snuggling and Hasanovic looking lovingly into his partner's eyes.
Fans were quick to enjoy the update, with several posting messages of support in the comments.
german exit image have previously claimed that the Schumacher family is “in love” with the model, who regularly features in their family plans and was pictured with Michael's wife Corinna at the FIA World Endurance Championship in Qatar. in March.
The same media added that she is the only one of his girlfriends who has been allowed to visit Michael.
The two have never shied away from declaring their love to the world and have also been seen enjoying double dates with Mick's old friend, F1 driver Esteban Ocon, and his girlfriend.
In March 2024, the model also paid a touching tribute to her boyfriend's father after posting a series of photos on her Instagram showing her purse emptied onto a bed.
In a sweet nod to Schumacher, Laila showed off her AirPod case that was adorned with two posters; the first is a “stone over” hand gesture and the second, a circle with the number 47 in the middle.
Hasanovic and Schumacher made their relationship public in August 2023
Hasanovic, Sabine Kehm and Michael's wife Corinna Schumacher at a race last year
Fans quickly realized the significance of the number that was once Schumacher's racing number.
Michael, who has not appeared publicly since his accident, is being cared for by a medical team and his wife Corinna at their home in Lake Geneva, but little has been revealed about his condition.
Meanwhile, Mick's relationship update comes as his future in the sport his family is known for is uncertain.
In November it was revealed that he would be leaving Mercedes at the end of the season after two years as a reserve driver, although the decision was said to be his own.
The 25-year-old joined the constructor in 2023 as backup to Lewis Hamilton and George Russell after losing his place on the grid with Haas.
He had driven for Haas between 2021 and 2022, finishing 19th in the world championship in 2021, despite scoring no points, and 16th in 2022 with 12 points to his name.
Following the news of his departure, Toto Wolff, Mercedes CEO and team principal, paid tribute to Schumacher.
“Mick's hard work, diligence and determination in his role as reserve driver has been vital to the team over the last two years,” he said.
Hasanovic was born in Bosnia but grew up in Denmark before moving to Copenhagen at 19.
Relationship update comes with Mick facing uncertain future in F1 after leaving Mercedes
“For his work in the simulator, testing various cars and being part of the team on track, we couldn't have asked for more from him.
'From day one, he integrated into the team with ease and has become an incredibly loved colleague to everyone in Brackley and Brixworth.
'However, Mick is first and foremost a racing driver. We have seen both in his time in F1 and this year with his performances in the World Endurance Championship, that he is a racer of an incredibly high caliber and deserves to compete in the best championships.
“As he moves on to his next challenge, I would like to personally thank Mick for his contribution to our team and we all wish him the best in his future endeavours.”
Schumacher, for his part, added: “I am grateful to Toto and the entire Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 team for the information I have acquired during these two years. Without a doubt, they have made me a more experienced racing driver because I have reached to better understand the engineering aspect.
“But watching these cars race and not sitting in the cockpit is difficult.” I want to focus 100 percent on racing again. I want to be fully committed to the sporting aspect of motorsport.
“Ultimately what you want to do as a driver is racing, it's racing that gives you that feeling that you love.”