Alex Albon and girlfriend "Lily" Muni He: All the details about the F1 star's proposal

The sports world is celebrating a new power couple: Chinese professional golfer Muni He, better known in the golf world as "Lily", and Thai-British Formula 1 star Alex Albon have announced their engagement. The news spread like wildfire on social media on January 16, 2026. We take a look at the romantic details of the proposal and the unusual love story between the green and the racetrack.

Alex Albon's romantic proposal under the stars

While the 2025 Formula 1 season was in its final stages and the LPGA Tour was on hiatus, Muni He and Alex Albon took advantage of the off-season to take some time out together in California. After intensive training in Los Angeles and Palm Springs, the romantic climax followed in Big Sur.

As 26-year-old Muni He recently revealed on the sidelines of the Saudi Ladies International, Albon chose a particularly atmospheric moment to pop the question: "We were stargazing at night, so it was very romantic," said the proette. The couple shared the news on Instagram with a wink. Under a photo showing Lily's sparkling engagement ring, Albon wrote: "I guess we're stuck with each other now".

The love story of Alex Albons and his girlfriend Muni He

The story of how Alex Albons' girlfriend and the Williams driver got together almost sounds like a movie script. In 2019, Muni He was in a sporting slump. To find new motivation, friends recommended the Netflix documentary series "Driver to Survive". He watched the entire first season in one day and was fascinated by the mental strength of the racing drivers.

Shortly afterwards, she followed Albon on Instagram - at the time, as an up-and-coming golf star on the LPGA Tour, she had even more followers than the F1 rookie. Albon, who was just discovering his passion for golf at the time, followed her back. After initial phone calls, they finally met in Los Angeles for a round of golf together.

Alex Albon's golf handicap: how does the F1 star perform on the golf course?

Particularly exciting for golfers: how well does Alex Albon actually play golf? Muni He presents herself as a proud but critical coach. "Whether he listens or not is another story," she joked at a press conference in Thailand. Nevertheless, the 29-year-old's progress is remarkable:

• Best score: Albon has already cracked the magic 80 barrier and played a 79, his fiancée already revealed.
• Alex Albon's handicap: Due to his tight schedule, he does not have an official handicap, but is considered a talented recreational player.
• Style: According to Muni He, his swing "looks very good" - perhaps because he often watches her practise.

Two careers in focus: between the race track and the Fairway

Despite the wedding plans, sport will be the top priority for both of them in 2026. Muni He, who in addition to her golf career also shines as a model for brands such as Burberry and Calvin Klein as well as in Vogue, is concentrating on the LPGA season. Alex Albon, who has extended his contract with Williams until 2028, is preparing for the season opener in Australia. The social media world is likely to find out more details about the two sports stars by the time the wedding bells ring.