Lewis Hamilton once again found himself in the spotlight off the track during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix season finale on December 7, 2025. The seven-time Formula One champion attracted attention following a friendly exchange with actress Ana de Armas in the Ferrari garage, sparking widespread social media speculation.
Despite a challenging 2025 season that saw Hamilton mount a strong recovery to finish eighth in Abu Dhabi, he ended the year without a podium for the first time since 2007. Fans humorously suggested that he might be “winning off the track” instead, after video emerged showing him giving de Armas a detailed tour of his F1 car, explaining the detachable steering wheel, and sharing laughter together.
The social media reaction was immediate, with users commenting on the apparent chemistry between Hamilton and de Armas. At one point, Hamilton briefly draped an arm around her while she responded with a friendly pat on his back. However, neither has confirmed a romantic link, and the encounter seems to have been part of a standard VIP garage tour during a celebrity-filled race weekend.
Adding another layer of intrigue, Hamilton has long been friends with Tom Cruise, who previously offered him a role as a fighter pilot in Top Gun: Maverick in 2022. Observers found the interaction with Cruise’s recent ex, Ana de Armas, particularly noteworthy given this connection.
De Armas and Cruise reportedly dated from February to October 2025, ending their relationship due to its intensity. While Hamilton’s attention has largely been on racing, this playful moment with de Armas captured fans’ imaginations and reminded everyone that the world of Formula One often overlaps with Hollywood glamour.
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