Who Is Yael Shelbia? The Israeli Model Quietly Entering Formula 1’s Fashion Scene
Formula 1 fans may know her as the woman recently linked to Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll, but in the fashion world, Yael Shelbia built a name for herself long before entering the F1 spotlight.
The Israeli model and actress has quietly become one of the most recognizable faces in Middle Eastern fashion, balancing luxury beauty campaigns, high profile editorials, and a distinctly polished personal style that feels surprisingly aligned with the current F1 WAG aesthetic dominating the paddock.
As Formula 1 increasingly overlaps with fashion culture, we have to be honest… Yael’s entrance into the F1 orbit feels less random celebrity crossover and more like a natural evolution of where the sport is heading.
Who Is Yael Shelbia?
Yael Shelbia is an Israeli model and actress who first gained attention after being discovered through Instagram as a teenager. Her career quickly accelerated, leading to campaigns with major beauty and fashion brands including the now defunct KKW Beauty and Kylie Jenner’s skincare line.
Over the past several years, she has appeared in fashion editorials, international campaigns, and magazine features while also building a substantial social media following. In 2020, she received widespread media attention after being named TC Candler’s Most Beautiful Face in the World.
Fashion publications and entertainment media have frequently highlighted her combination of classic glamour and understated styling, particularly her ability to blend luxury pieces with relaxed Mediterranean influences.
Yael Shelbia’s Style: Quiet Luxury with Mediterranean Glamour
Unlike some celebrity girlfriends who lean fully into trend driven dressing, Yael Shelbia’s wardrobe feels more refined and editorial.
Her style sits somewhere between modern Israeli beach glamour and the polished quiet luxury aesthetic that continues to dominate both runway collections and Formula 1 paddocks.
Think:
- relaxed tailoring
- monochromatic neutrals
- body skimming knitwear
- oversized sunglasses
- sleek evening dresses
- minimal gold jewelry
- elevated vacation dressing
There is a softness to her styling that feels intentional which makes so that even her more glamorous looks rarely feel overdone. Here are some pieces inspired by Yael’s vibe:
Much of her off duty wardrobe revolves around clean silhouettes, fitted basics, soft creams, black separates, and effortless vacation inspired pieces. It is easy to imagine many of her looks translating directly into Monaco, Miami, or Abu Dhabi race weekend style coverage.
Why Yael Shelbia Fits Perfectly Into the New F1 Fashion Era
As we at F1Styled know, Formula 1 is no longer just a motorsport. It has become one of the most fashion adjacent sports in the world. From the rise of luxury hospitality and designer partnerships to the constant street style coverage surrounding drivers and their partners, the paddock increasingly functions like a traveling fashion week which is why Yael Shelbia feels like such a natural addition to the current F1 landscape. Exhibit A? Her last two paddock appearances:
In many ways, her wardrobe feels closer to the modern “old money Riviera” aesthetic currently trending around Monaco and Cannes than traditional celebrity influencer style. And if she begins appearing regularly at races alongside Lance Stroll, like she did in Montreal in 2026, there is little doubt that F1Styled readers will be paying close attention…. and loving her posts showcasing the behind-the-scenes effort that goes into a paddock entrance 👀
Yael’s combination of model off duty minimalism, luxury beauty influence, and effortless Mediterranean glamour makes her one of the most intriguing new women connected to the sport right now. And honestly, her wardrobe already feels like it belongs at Monaco, doesn’t it?! We’ll be tuning in to watch all season long how she adapts to the paddock runway!
