Franco Colapinto and Maia Reficco have officially gone public, confirming their relationship after being spotted holding hands at the Miami Grand Prix. Months of rumors and sightings together at various events are now behind them, and the relationship is out in the open.
© Getty ImagesIn one photo that quickly went viral, the two appear relaxed and clearly in sync. Reficco is seen holding a mate, the traditional Argentine herbal drink popularized globally by stars like Lionel Messi, as they walk hand in hand, soaking up a sweltering day in the Magic City. Between smiles and affectionate gestures, the couple’s chemistry is unmistakable.
© Getty ImagesColapinto Posts First Kiss With Maia Reficco in Video That Made It Official
Colapinto himself confirmed the relationship with a video posted in collaboration with his Alpine team, showing the couple sharing their first public kiss. Across its social platforms, the post read, “Team 43. What it means to all of them.” In the comments, fans flooded the thread with messages of support and celebration, including “Long live love,” “Let’s go, Franco!” and “Cheers to the couple,” among many others.
When Colapinto Denied Being in a Relationship
Just under a month ago, the Formula 1 driver was asked about his relationship status during an interview with ESPN journalist Juan Fossaroli as he arrived at the Japanese Grand Prix at the famous Suzuka Circuit. At the time, the 22-year-old played it cool: “I took it easy, had a quiet weekend, checked out some places,” he said, referring to a break in the racing calendar that had already sparked speculation.
Fossaroli, who shares a friendly rapport with the driver, pressed further: “A girlfriend? Haven’t met anyone yet?” Laughing, Colapinto shot back immediately: “I’m very single, still!”
© NurPhoto via Getty ImagesThe Clues on Social Media
The rumors had been circulating for weeks, but neither Colapinto nor Reficco had confirmed anything until now. Reficco, who was born in the U.S. but has deep Argentine roots, built much of her career in Argentina. It was Colapinto’s official account that ultimately put the speculation to rest, sharing behind-the-scenes footage from Miami that showed the pair exchanging a kiss and affectionate moments.
© francolapintoReficco’s name had already started circulating among Argentine fans when Colapinto posted a photo of her holding his Formula 1 helmet. Still, neither addressed it publicly, an entirely reasonable choice when it comes to their personal lives.
© francolapintoTheir online interactions also offered subtle clues. Early on, neither confirmed the connection outright, but fans noticed matching rings in separate posts, along with one telling detail: days earlier, Reficco had written something strikingly similar to Colapinto’s caption, “The demanding life of a high-performance athlete.”
The confirmation came shortly after in a post that racked up more than 500,000 likes. “WHAT COULD I POSSIBLY KNOWWWW,” the actress commented.
Who Is Maia Reficco?
Maia Reficco has been building her career internationally for years. Born in Boston on July 14, 2000, and raised in Argentina from the age of four, she grew up immersed in music.
© Getty Images for Tony Awards ProThe daughter of Katie Viqueira, a renowned tango singer and vocal coach to major artists, Reficco discovered her passion early on, though her path was anything but easy. Before landing her first major role, she went through more than 300 auditions, a testament to both the industry’s demands and her persistence.
Much like the 22-year-old driver’s globetrotting life in Formula 1, 25-year-old Reficco also travels extensively for her acting career. Best known for her role in Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, she wrapped filming in the U.S. this February on Baton, directed by Danny Ramírez, whose credits include Top Gun: Maverick and Captain America: Brave New World.
© Getty ImagesLast September, Reficco also shot The Last Sunrise in Mallorca with Eva Longoria, Amazon MGM’s adaptation of Anna Todd’s bestselling romance novel.
In recent years, she has solidified her presence across international TV and music, emerging as one of Argentina’s most globally promising young talents.
With the relationship now confirmed by Colapinto, the couple is set to shine both in and beyond their respective worlds.
