FERNANDO ALONSO has avoided answering a question about whether or not he is dating Taylor Swift.

The F1 driver has been linked to a romantic relationship with the popular musician following their respective splits from partners.

Alonso, 41, announced his split from girlfriend Andrea Schlager earlier this month at a similar time that Swift, 33, separated from long-term partner Joe Alwyn.

There have seen been rumours that the two are seeing each other, with Alonso fuelling the gossip with a post on TikTok.

He also commented on the video "Feeling 33", which is thought to be a reference to the singer's song "22".

In the viral video is listening to the singer's hit song 'Karma' before winking at the camera.

And now he has refused to comment on the rumours during an interview ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix this weekend.

A reporter said to Alonso during an interview, "I have to ask this one or I would be leaving a Blank Space but and I know it is potentially your Love Story and nobody else's.."

But before he could finish his question, Alonso deflected in his reply to the Grand Prix: "Obviously, no I have nothing to say. I answered already.

"I have nothing to say. It is so complicated, the Baku format already, I am sure you have a lot of questions."

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He had more candidly addressed the rumours to Marca as he said: "I usually keep my personal and professional life apart.

"I prefer not to comment on it."

The Aston Martin driver has earned a reputation as a bit of a playboy over the years after a number of high profile relationships.

He has had a good start to the current F1 season as he has finished third in each of the three races so far.

Alonso is third in the driver's championship heading into the race in Baku this weekend.