Are Shakira and F1 star Lewis Hamilton dating?

The seven-time world champion was recently spotted with the popular Colombian singer 

Ever since Lewis Hamilton's last relationship with ex-Pussycat Doll singer Nicole Scherzinger ended back in 2016, the seven-time world champion has rarely been seen with anyone else. However, his recent appearance with internationally renowned music sensation Shakira at a dinner on June 4th has sparked rumours of a potential romantic relationship between the two high-profile celebrities.

While the exact nature of their relationship is unknown since neither of them has made any public announcements, their first public sighting occurred last month when Shakira was spotted boating in Miami with a group of friends, including Hamilton, where the F1 star was seen assisting her as she boarded a yacht.

Furthermore, the rumours gained a lot more momentum when a group photo of Hamilton with his arm casually draped around Shakira's waist surfaced and he opened up about searching for a new partner, jokingly mentioning his need for a "Latina" girlfriend.

Challenging times for Shakira

For Shakira, this possible new romance comes after a challenging period in her personal life. Last June, she ended her 11-year relationship with Gerard Piqué amidst rumours of infidelity and in the aftermath of the breakup, Shakira released a series of songs that appeared to reflect her emotional journey, including the infamous "TQG," which highlighted her struggle of watching an ex-partner move on after a breakup.

"This has been a year of seismic change in my life where I've felt more than ever — and very personally — what it is to be a woman. It's been a year where I've realized that we women are stronger than we think, braver than we believed, and more independent than we were taught to be," said Shakira while accepting her award at the inaugural Latin Women in Music Gala.

While the world continues to speculate on the nature of their relationship, it is important to remember that celebrities, like anyone else, deserve their personal space. Whether they grow into a relationship or remain friends, it is essential to respect their privacy.