BANG Showbiz: The Seven Husbands of Dakota Elaine McManus
Since the bombshell about AlphaTauri pit crew chief Dakota McManus, and Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc broke last week, the internet has gone feral, analyzing McManus' personal life for any indication that her friendly behavior with the drivers is anything more.
Here are the findings, according to various social media sites.
Husband Number 1: Pierre Gasly
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It's no secret that Gasly and McManus have been best friends for years, going back to the team's days as Toro Rosso. But when you're friends for that long, in such close quarters for such extended periods of time, it's only natural that a strong bond develops. For every podium that Gasly has accomplished, McManus hasn't been too far behind, always being the first to throw herself at the Frenchman when he crosses the finish line.
Fans have noted that there are many videos where Gasly and McManus look like they know each other far more intimately, like the above video posted to McManus' Instagram account from 2020, when Gasly took home a first place position in Monza, Italy that shows McManus rushing over to the driver and throwing herself into his arms while Gasly lifts her up and allows her to wrap her legs around him as he spin in a circle.
A gesture that suggests they may have been more than friends.
Husband Number 2: Daniil Kvyat ( potentially at the same time as Pierre Gasly !! )
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In this video, taken by Alexander Albon at McManus' twentieth birthday party, the mechanic can be seen dancing with Gasly and teammate Danill Kvyat.
While McManus always seemed close to the drivers she worked with, this video begs to wonder if she wasn't sleeping with Gasly AND Kvyat after the video appears to show McManus dancing sensually with both men, keeping very little space between their bodies as she dances with Kvyat before looping her arms around Gasly's neck and proceeding to dance with him.
It is also worth noting that Kvyat was dating Kelley Piquet at the time, who was likely pregnant with their daughter Penelope.
Husband Number Three: Charles Leclerc ( CONFIRMED )
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I'm sure you've all seen the infamous Leclerc photos by now. Leaked just three days ago by GossipFromTheGrid on Instagram, the fallout for both McManus and Leclerc has been massive, with inside sources telling us that Alfa Romeo Sauber withdrew an offer made by their team to have McManus sign on as pit crew leader and test driver for 2023.
It is still unclear what greater ramifications that this will have for McManus
Previous boyfriends of McManus' include Ilies Nadri (husband number 4), the best friend of Pierre Gasly. McManus and Nadri broke up after just six months, but insist that they remain good friends. McManus also dated an unnamed Red Bull mechanic and an unnamed Australian who she later broke up with due to the circumstances of her job (husbands 5 & 6 ). While Tsunoda and McManus's relationship still appears to be on solid ground, it is likely that McManus' relationships with her male colleagues, such as long-time friend Lance Stroll and mentor Daniel Riccardo.
