Shakira and British race car driver, Lewis Hamilton, have ‘spent time together’ for nearly a month after initially sparking romantic rumors, it was reported People on Thursday.
The Hips Don’t Lie hitmaker, 46, was recently spotted alongside Hamilton, 38, at a bustling restaurant last weekend after watching him compete in the F1 Grand Prix in Spain.
A source close to the couple told the entertainment outlet that “they are spending time together and in the ‘getting to know’ phase,” adding, “It’s fun and flirty.”
Last month in May, the mother-of-two and the F1 driver were spotted together for the first time after attending the star-studded 2023 Miami Grand Prix.
They were seen boarding a yacht for a ride with friends outside her new $20 million Florida waterfront mansion at the time.
Budding romance: Shakira, 46, and British racing driver, Lewis Hamilton, 38, have been “spending time together” for nearly a month after initially sparking romance rumors, People reported on Thursday; seen in May in Florida
‘Having fun’: A source close to the pair told the entertainment outlet that ‘they spend time together and at the stadium ‘getting to know you’, adding, ‘It’s fun and flirty’; seen earlier this month in Spain
As he got into the boat floating on the water, Lewis was a gentleman and reached out to the singer to help her balance, which she accepted.
Both Shakira and the driver were accompanied by American fencer Miles Chamley-Watson, one of Hamilton’s best friends.
Shortly before the hunting day under the sun, the She Wolf singer Lewis crossed into the Cipriani restaurant in Miami. Though the two weren’t dining together, he smiled at her as she passed his table.
Shakira was later spotted at the F1 Spanish Grand Prix at Circuit de Barcelona-Cataluny last weekend on June 4, watching Hamilton battle from the stands.
He came in second, with Max Verstappen taking the win in first place. Afterwards, the two enjoyed a night out on the town and appeared in an Instagram photo shared by singer-songwriter Mustafa.
Hamilton’s left arm could be seen wrapped around Shakira’s waist as they flashed a cheery smile for the camera. In a caption at the bottom of the module, Mustafa wrote, “May God protect the engineers.”
The budding romance with the British racing driver comes after Shakira officially divorced footballer and longtime partner, Gerard Pique, in June 2022 last year. The former couple share sons Milan, 10, and Sasha, eight.
She first started publicly dating the sports star in March 2011 after meeting on the set of the music video for Waka Waka (This Time for Africa).
Meeting again: Shakira was later spotted attending the F1 Spanish Grand Prix at Circuit de Barcelona-Cataluny over the weekend, watching Hamilton battle from the stands
Socializing: Afterwards, the two enjoyed a night out on the town and appeared in an Instagram photo shared by singer-songwriter Mustafa
However, the couple announced their split years later with a joint statement, per Page six. “We are sorry to confirm that we are parting ways.”
“For the well-being of our children, which is our highest priority, we ask that you respect our privacy. Thank you for your understanding.’
Allegations circulated after the breakup that Gerard cheated on the star, but both Shakira and Pique have never commented on the allegations. In late November 2022, the former couple reached a custody agreement over their sons.
“Our only goal is to provide our children with the utmost safety and protection and hope that they can continue their lives in a safe and peaceful environment,” the two said at the time. People.
A source told the publication that the deal is “the best for their children,” further revealing, “They’ve lived in Barcelona for eight years, but she and the kids are moving to Miami, where all of her maternal family lives.”
Earlier this year, in April, Shakira made the official move from Spain to Miami, Florida, sharing a post on Instagram to reminisce about her time in Barcelona and thank you for the years she spent there.
“Thank you to everyone who has been there to cheer me up, dry my tears, inspire me and grow me,” she wrote in Spanish toward the end of her statement.
Thank you to my Spanish audience who have always enveloped me in their love and loyalty. For you, goodbye and, as my father used to say, goodbye in the corners!’
Shakira referenced her breakup with Gerard in recent songs she released, such as BZRP Music Session #53 and most recently ACRÓSTICO, which she dropped shortly before Mother’s Day. The footballer has since been romantically linked to 23-year-old Clara Chia Marti.
Focus on family: Shakira officially divorced footballer and longtime partner, Gerard Pique, in June 2022 last year and shares sons Milan, 10, and Sasha, eight
Breaking Up: After the breakup, allegations that Gerard cheated on the star circulated, but both Shakira and Pique never commented on the allegations; former couple seen in 2015 in Barcelona
Furthermore, the mother-of-two was also briefly linked to Hollywood actor Tom Cruise, after the two also hung out at the Miami Grand Prix last month, but a source told Us Weekly that Shakira found the speculation “hilarious”; seen in May
The mother-of-two was also briefly linked to Hollywood actor Tom Cruise, after the two also hung out at the Miami Grand Prix last month.
However, a source reports that Us weekly that she doesn’t take the romantic rumors with Tom seriously and finds the speculation “hilarious.”
Shakira had a great time with Tom in F1 but she has no interest in dating him. He was very nice and she enjoyed his company, but she’s not focused on dating him or anyone else right now.”
The insider added: “She has a lot on her plate and is focused on her kids and career for now.”