Fans joked that Lewis Hamilton had a flirt with Ana de Armas as Ferrari finally got one thing right for him as the seven-time world champion enjoyed one of his best moments of the season
Lewis Hamilton has endured a nightmare campaign for Ferrari, but his team got one thing right for him as he showed Hollywood star Ana de Armas around the garage.
Ahead of the season finale Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Hamilton gave the star, who played CIA agent Paloma in the 2021 James Bond film ‘No Time to Die’, an insight into the setup and running of his F1 car.
While he would have likely had to hold his tongue discussing the car that he has openly hated during his painful debut season, the smile was back on his face talking to the stunning 37-year-old.
Clips posted to X showed Hamilton showing Ana the intricate steering wheel, which she happily attempted to navigate with the help of the seven-time world champion.
The two were then caught enjoying a laugh as Hamilton put his arm around her before Ana responded with a playful hand on the back.
It didn’t need a Ferrari strategist to see the chemistry between the two, and fans picked up on their interaction in the comments section. One account quipped: “Ferrari thought what could fix him, they brought her.”
A second joked: “He has a hard time driving that mess but he sure knows how to show the ladies around the place.” A third added: “If she can fix him we will forever be grateful to her lol”.
Another laughed: “Lewis scoring off the track far more than on it these days”. A fifth wrote: “Being able to rizz from p16 is unreal. He truly is the goat”.
Later in the day, the Hollywood star rejected the chance to speak to Martin Brundle during his grid walk. Unlike plenty of other big names down the years that have snubbed Brundle, Ana didn’t feel Brundle’s wrath as the Sky presenter continued on one of the busiest grid walks of his career.
Ana was also given the privilege to wave the chequered flag at the end of the race that confirmed Lando Norris’ Drivers’ Championship triumph.
Norris came third in the race, behind title rivals Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri, but his podium finish was enough to secure him the Championship, two points ahead of the Red Bull race winner.
However, it was completely contrasting emotions for Hamilton as the curtain came down on his torrid Ferrari debut campaign with an eighth place finish from 16th on the grid.
Speaking after the race, Hamilton stated he will ‘throw his phone in the bin’ during the winter break as he looks to recharge for a second season he and Ferrari hope will be successful under the new regulations.
“At the moment, I’m only looking forward to the break. Just disconnecting, not speaking to anyone<” Hamilton said.
“No one’s going to be able to get a hold of me this winter. I won’t have my phone with me. I’m looking forward to that. Just completely unplugged from the matrix.”
Asked if he had taken that approach in a winter break previously, he added: “Not particularly. I wouldn’t say that. No, I’ve generally always had it around, but this time it’s going in the fricking bin.”