The nature of rumors is to fly. If the rumors are surrounding an athlete and a celebrity, the already flying-high rumors get extra propellers to climb the highest of peaks. Lewis Hamilton and Shakira are rumored to be the next hot thing in the F1 x Entertainment world. Or should we say – was the next hot thing? Because Drake seems to have taken over Hamilton’s place.

The status of Hamilton and Shakira’s relationship has changed quite a bit over the last few weeks. From being just friends to then being confirmed to be in a relationship to coming back to a “beautiful friendship”, it’s been quite the rollercoaster. But rumors got some concrete backing when Spanish Paparazzi Sergio Garrido confirmed on live TV that Hamilton secretly met Shakira on 3 different occasions at night in her Spanish villa in Ibiza, after the latter’s workers left. But now, things have taken a complete turn. To add to the drama, the Colombian singer has now been spotted with the Canadian rapper, Drake.

A source close to the DailyMail has reported that Shakira and the ‘God’s Plan’ singer were spotted leaving a party in Los Angeles ‘within minutes of each other’. The ‘Waka Waka’ singer was dressed in an orange tank top, fitted jeans, and carrying a white handbag. And the 5-time Grammy winner was wearing a cobalt blue jacket over a plain white tee and a pair of jeans.

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Is this an indication of something more romantic or a matter of pure coincidence? It could also be possible that the duo are working on a musical collaboration. In either case, Hamilton’s side of things remains uncertain. But on the professional side of things, the Briton seems to have sorted out his future in F1.

Lewis Hamilton takes a step closer to contract renewal with Mercedes

The 7-time champion’s relationship with Shakira isn’t the only thing over which there has been a big question mark. His contract renewal with Mercedes for post-2024 has grabbed headlines more times. But now the big day seems to be getting closer, and the contract has reportedly been wrapped up.

What should have been completed and agreed upon over a cup of coffee has taken months. Toto Wolff had said that only the smaller details of the contract were pending. And even those seem to have been concluded now. Moreover, f1maximaal has reported that the Brackley outfit might make the big announcement at the Dutch GP, immediately after the summer break.

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Bottom line – His rumored girlfriend has been spotted with Drake. And in his professional life, a multi-year contract with Mercedes is set to be announced soon.