Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton has all but confirmed rumours linking him with Brazilian supermodel Juliana Nalu after flying to Brazil to be with her for New Year celebrations.
The duo were snapped together at a pre New Year’s Eve party in the coastal resort of Transcoso, which is in the north-east part of Brazil.
Juliana, who was previously dating singer Kanye West, has been linked with Hamilton in the past as well, but there seems to be more substance to the rumours this time around.
Videos published on social media showed Hamilton dressed in a designer shirt and baseball cap next to the 25-year-old Juliana Nalu.
Juliana was also present at the Miami Grand Prix, where she was cheering Hamilton on.
It is now believed that she was the lady Hamilton was with even earlier this year when he posted a picture with a woman whose arm could be seen as they sat in a hot-tub in the Antarctic.
Even back then, fans had claimed that it had to be Juliana Nalu, and this doubt seems to have cleared itself out based on who Hamilton chose to spend his New Year’s Eve with.
It naturally led to social media blowing up, with many users quick to share their opinion on this romance.
“Of course he’s on the same boat. Check Shaun White’s Insta. They’re in the hot tub and a girl (Juliana Nalu?) in Lewis’ arms,” one user said.
“JULIANA NALU WITH LEWIS HAMILTON, REALLY???” A third said: “Juliana Nalu with Lewis Hamilton. LOL this darling is too good.”
A fourth replied: “The Hamilton descent can be Brazilian and it only depends on Juliana Nalu.”
Hamilton became an honorary citizen of Brazil over a year back, with the idea first suggested by Congressman Andre Figueiredo after the British racer won the Brazilian GP for a third time at Interlagos.
The seven-time world champion is known to be a huge admirer of racing icon Ayrton Senna who hails from Brazil.
Juliana and Kanye West reportedly split up in December last year after dating for a couple of months. Answering a question from one fan, she confirmed her break up in December 2022.