Sarah Ferguson and Paddy McNally's Wild F1 Romance | Sheffield News

Before she became royal, Sarah Ferguson was famously linked to Formula One titan Paddy McNally — a wild, loud, and ultimately doomed romance that rocked the racing world. Former champ James Hunt recalled how Fergie kept him awake with her volume, while also calling McNally a “chancer” for working briefly for him. Their breakup came dramatically at the 1985 Italian Grand Prix, when Sarah demanded marriage — a request McNally refused. Yet, even after splitting, McNally remained loyal, offering her shelter in his infamous “cocaine castle” Swiss chalet. His admiration for her royal ties — her father’s polo connections — may have played a role in their bond. And just months after their split, Sarah met Prince Andrew, setting her on the path to becoming a future royal. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a240ff93fd6bc834