Liam Payne puts on a protective display as he leads his girlfriend through the crowds at Monaco Grand Prix
He defended her from his legions of besotted fans when she became the target of trolls.
And it seems Liam Payne is still protective of his stunning girlfriend Sophia Smith, having her back even as they attend exclusive events.
The One Direction singer carefully guided his girlfriend through the crowds at the Monaco Grand Prix on Saturday.
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Loved up: Liam placed a protective hand on his girlfriend's back as they waded through crowds in Monaco
Steal Sophia's style with the Seven bag by Victoria Beckham
Between Louis Tomlinson's rumored new beau Briana Jungwirth and now Liam Payne's gorgeous girlfriend Sophia Smith, the ladies in One Direction's lives are stealing all the attention away from the boys!
Yesterday might have been a glamorous night in Cannes at the amfAR gala, but not far away at the Monaco Grand Prix, Liam and Sophia made a very stylish couple. We love her casual outfit of skinny jeans, tan mule sandals and a trench coat, but it's her bag that we're mad for!
It's the so-called Seven style by Victoria Beckham (7 is a lucky number for VB!), and we love the structured shape and signature metal details. It's just about the right size to squeeze in all your essentials without being bulky, and the detachable shoulder strap means you can wear it any way you want. Click the link (right) to buy it now.
Of course, dreamy designer bags do come with nightmare price tags, so if you want the look for less then check out the edit below.
Placing a hand gently on her back, Liam and Sophia mingled with guests inside the Infiniti Red Bull Enclosure at the prestigious racing event.
Dressed casually in a checked shirt and jeans, Liam kept a close eye on Sophia's movements on their third day at the race track.
Meanwhile Sophia put on a more glamorous display with a pair of large aviator sunglasses.
Laid back: The 21-year-old singer and his girlfriend Sophia Smith put on a casual display in jeans and shirts
Low key: Sophia covered her eyes with large aviator sunglasses while Liam wore a surly expression
The pretty brunette wore her long tresses down and opted for jeans and a blue shirt for the casual outing.
She completed her look with a white handbag slung over one shoulder and a pair of black ankle boots.
Earlier in the week the pair posed in the same enclosure after arriving in the south of France.
It comes after Liam confirmed former bandmate Zayn Malik quit the group to spend more time with his fiancée Perrie Edwards.
High energy: Liam and Sophia were among guests at the Infini Red Bull Racing Energy Station in Monte Carlo
Loved up: One Direction's Liam Payne was seen with his girlfriend Sophia Smith at the Monaco Grand Prix
The couple hugged for the cameras and Liam even posed with some of the cars on display at Red Bull Racing Energy Station in Monte Carlo.
The 1D star was also spotted talking to former motorsport team boss Eddie Jordan who recently attended Geri Halliwell's wedding.
Liam touched down at Nice airport on Wednesday night without his One Direction bandmates.
Petrolhead: Liam kept it casual in a grey jumper and dark jeans and posed with some of the cars
Keeping it casual: The singer met member of the Red Bull team and former motorsport team boss Eddie Jordan (R)
At the races: The 1D star was spotted talking to Mr Jordan (R) who recently attended Geri Halliwell's wedding
Admission: Liam recently said Zayn left the group to spend time with his fiancée, Little Mix star Perrie
He confirmed weeks of speculation that the blonde beauty was behind the singer's decision to leave on Wednesday morning, telling a Capital FM's Breakfast Show his friend simply 'wanted to spend time with his missus'.
Liam was seen at the Billboard Music Awards 2015 over the weekend alongside his bandmates Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson and Niall Horan.
Grand entrance: Liam Payne was mobbed by fans as he arrived at Nice airport in France on Wednesday night
Best foot forward: He was dressed down in skinny jeans and blue T-shirt teamed with pristine white trainers
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