Shakira sings on her way to Silverstone F1 before being spotted in Mercedes VIP lounge amid Lewis Hamilton ‘romance’
CAREFREE Shakira enjoyed a singalong on the way to cheer on her rumoured boyfriend Lewis Hamilton at Silverstone yesterday.
The pop superstar, 46, appeared in high spirits as she lip-synced her new single in the back of a car with a female pal.
A social media filter added a mermaid’s tail and bubbles as they belted out the words to Copa Vacia – which means empty cup – on the way to the British Grand Prix.
Shakira appears as a shackled mermaid in the video for the single, her latest diss track taking aim at ex-partner Gerard Pique.
The fun Instagram video was captioned: “Siren alert! Mermaids on their way to F1!”
Later the Hips Don’t Lie songstress was pictured laughing with other guests and pit crew in the paddock at Silverstone.
She watched from the Mercedes team’s VIP area as seven-times champ Sir Lewis, 38, sped to a podium finish on his home circuit.
Sky Sports’ Formula One commentators joked she was in the “posh seats” and was sure to be “willing on her friend”.
It was the third time Shakira has watched Hamilton race this season – revving up rumours they are secretly dating.
Shakira arrived in London on Friday after a busy time at Paris Fashion Week – where Lewis was also spotted partying with A-listers.
Before getting on the Eurostar she posted a selfie in a revealing cut-out top, teasing a “surprise” for her fans.
And she hit the town again in the UK capital, looking stunning in a see-through bodysuit as she partied into the early hours on the eve of the Silverstone GP.
Shakira and Lewis have been spotted enjoying a series of cosy outings together in the wake of her messy split from footballer ex Pique.
She was pictured beaming at the Spanish Grand Prix last month as she cheered the Mercedes driver to second place.
Afterwards he was snapped with his arm round her waist as they had cocktails with friends in Barcelona.
In May, Shakira also watched Hamilton race in Miami – her new home town since moving to the US earlier this year.
The British speed ace was pictured speaking to her at a restaurant in the city, sparking a frenzy of speculation.
Days later Lewis picked her up from the back of her £12million beach mansion at the start of a cosy boat trip together.
According to PEOPLE, the celebrity pair are understood to be keeping things “fun and flirty”.
Other sources insist the F1 star and the Colombian singer are just “good friends”.
Shakira’s repeated rendezvous with Lewis also sparked rumours of an awkward “love triangle” with movie star Tom Cruise – who was also pictured with her at the Miami Grand Prix.
Spanish media reported the Mission Impossible star, 60, was “absolutely mesmerised” by her.
Tom felt there was “chemistry” between them and sent her flowers after the meeting, an insider told Page Six
Shakira reportedly shot down his advances and begged the actor to leave her alone and stop flirting with her.
And Tom’s ego was said to be have “dented” by his “great friend” Hamilton’s approach.
However the global Latin pop superstar is reportedly “focused on her family” rather than dating.
She has two sons, Milan, ten, and Sasha, eight, with Barcelona legend Pique.