Lewis Hamilton cosying up with Brazilian model despite rumours ‘love triangle’ romance with Shakira
LEWIS Hamilton is rumoured to have been cosying up with a model despite reports of a romance with Colombian star Shakira.
Fans of the F1 ace believe he’s been getting intimate with Brazilian model Juliana Nalu after spotting clues in their social media pictures.
It comes after rumours the pair are dating have been circulating on and off for some time.
The 25-year-old model, who dated Kanye West, was spotted in the background of one of Lewis’ Coachella pictures in May.
Earlier this year fans of the racing star were convinced the pair were an item when it seemed they might have been away together in Antarctica with friends.
In a screenshot of Hamilton and friend Shaun White in the hot tub, the arm of an unidentifiable woman can be seen next to the British racing driver.
And F1 fans believe it to be the supermodel, who also shared pictures from Antarctica over the course of the trip.
One social media user said “Of course he’s on the same boat. Check Shaun White’s Insta. They’re in the hot tub and a girl (Juliana Nalu?) in Lewis’ arms.”
Another added: “Juliana Nalu with Lewis Hamilton. LOL this darling is too good.”
More recently both Lewis and Juliana appeared to post photos from a New York restaurant on the same day, although it was unclear if they were there together.
Model Juliana also regularly posts stunning pictures on Instagram, with Lewis showing his appreciation by liking one of her recent shares.
The model also made an appearance at the Miami Grand Prix paddock in May, where Hamilton was competing.
Lewis and Shakira were first spotted getting cosy after races in Spain and the US, sparking rumours of a “love triangle” involving Hollywood star Tom Cruise.
A source close to the pair told People that the two are in the beginning stages of dating after being spotted together multiple times.
The source said: “They’re spending time together and in the ‘getting to know you’ stage.
“It’s fun and flirty.”
Speculation that the famous duo are in a “love triangle” with Hollywood megastar Tom Cruise could potentially put Sir Lewis and Cruise’s 10-year bromance in jeopardy.
The two were first spotted when Shakira attended the Miami Grand Prix last month, and they seem to have shared an intimate dinner afterwards.
Videos appeared to show the Hips Don’t Lie singer and the Formula One legend mingling in the popular restaurant, Cipriani, in Miami.
Only days after the dinner, Lewis showed off his chivalry when he whisked the Colombian songstress off for a boat day with pals in Miami.
Shakira was grinning as they cruised around Biscayne Bay with pals, before being dropped off at the dock of her £12million mansion.
They were later photographed together at a dinner with friends, following Hamilton’s race at the Spanish Grand Prix – and Hamilton’s arm was wrapped around her.
The pair headed out for dinner after the race with singer Mustafa sharing snaps of the group on Instagram.
Despite the rumours, other sources close to the couple claim they’re “just friends”.
Shakira has seen some major life changes in the last year, after her bombshell split from ex Gerard Pique and her move to Miami.
She told the audience at an awards show recently: “It’s been a year where I’ve realised we women are stronger than we think, braver than we believed, more independent than we were taught to be.
“Because what woman hasn’t at some time in her life forgotten herself because she’s seeking the attention and love of someone else? It happened to me, more than once.”
The couple split last summer as the Spanish World Cup winner ditched her for Clara Chia Marti, 23.