Lewis Hamilton spends New Year’s Eve on a boat trip in Brazil, as Mercedes driver is once again spotted with Kanye West’s ex-girlfriend Juliana Nalu

Instead of a flash party or a big fireworks celebration, British Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton was spotted taking a boat trip in Brazil on New Year's Eve.

Heading into the new year, Hamilton faces a make or break 2024, with Mercedes aiming to rediscover a winning recipe after their recent struggles.

However, the F1 star took a step back from the circuit to celebrate the new year and opted for a conscious choice in terms of activity.

As reported by GloboHamilton was spotted on the last day of 2023 on a boat trip in Trancoso, Bahia, with Brazilian model Juliana Nalú.

The duo were spotted on a large boat with some friends before transferring to a smaller boat to visit some islands.

Hamilton was spotted leaving a party with Kanye West's ex-girlfriend, model Nalu, in Brazil on Saturday, sparking speculation that they were dating.

The Formula 1 driver, 38, and the model, 25, were partying together at a pre-New Year's Eve bash in the beautiful coastal town of Transcoso, Brazil.

And fans later posted photos of Lewis and Juliana, who dated Kanye West and had been romantically involved with the driver for some time, at a fancy restaurant.

Videos published on social media showed the sportsman, who was also rumored to be getting close to Shakira earlier this year, surrounded by bodyguards.

Lewis became an honorary citizen of Brazil in November last year.

Congressman Andre Figueiredo had first made the suggestion after the Briton won the Brazilian GP for the third time at Interlagos.

Lewis, a great admirer of Brazilian racing icon Ayrton Senna growing up, carried a green and yellow Brazilian flag during his victory lap and on the podium to celebrate with local fans.

During his last visit to the country last month for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, he said he would return to the South American country at the end of the season.