Tennis Beauty Maria Sharapova Opens Up on Her Relationship With Lewis Hamilton as She Picks the Favorite for the Monaco GP

The Monaco GP is finally upon us after the wait of a week owing to the cancellation of the Imola GP. Before that, the Miami GP turned out to be quite the star-studded affair. Monaco, as always, is the fixture that sporting royalty and A-listers descend upon and this year is no different. Tennis beauty Maria Sharapova is once again on the grid, and while at it, she revealed her loyalty. Time to rejoice, LH Army, because she is a Lewis Hamilton fan.

Sharapova was there for the Miami GP as well and not just for the race day. A true F1 fan, she was there for the qualifying as well. Being among the most sought-after personalities in the world, let alone tennis, she had exclusive access to Hamilton’s Mercedes garage. While there with her fiance, she posed with the front-wing of Hamilton’s car.

Maria Sharapova swears allegiance to Lewis Hamilton

The access to the grid walk before the start of the race is perhaps the most exclusive access one can get in F1. If you are Maria Sharapova, and you ask for it, you get it every race you visit.

As is the tradition, the celebrities on the grid often give interviews to the broadcasters and so did Maria. Speaking with F1’s correspondent, they asked her who she was rooting for. Maria replied, “I’m a big fan and friend of Lewis, so I hope he wins.” [Translated using Google]

Read More: Driver Able to Walk Again in Hospital After Devastating Indy500 Blow

The last time when she was in Miami for the race, she did not just attend the Grand Prix weekend. She was part of a talk that discussed women’s participation in motorsport, an issue that is close to Hamilton’s heart. She even met the ladies who have made a name for themselves in the world of F1.

Sharapova shares Hamilton’s views on women’s participation

Hamilton is currently working as a producer for a Brad Pitt-starrer which will be themed around F1. In an interview recently, he talked about having more women portraying the crew in F1 as he thought that is where the sport is heading and he supports it.

Maria Sharapova discussed a similar idea when she appeared for the talk. She met F1 Academy women’s championship head Susie Wolff, racer and F1 journalist Naomi Schiff, and many others. Also part of the program was Lindsey Vonn (legendary skiing olympian), and Sarah Harden (CEO of Hello Sunshine).

She shared the pictures from the event on Instagram and wrote, “Miami!! A morning spent with powerful, smart & beautiful female leaders changing the sports industry one stiletto step at a time. Thank you for having me @f1 #WSJ #f1accelerate.”

Watch This Story: Watch: Lewis Hamilton’s Cannes Moment with Dua Lipa and Donatella Versace

The race is on during the publishing of this article. Hamilton is firmly stationed in P5, the position he started the race in. Where do you think he will finish?