The superstar singer’s recent appearance in the p💯addock at the ꦇF1 Spanish Grand Prix preceded a dinner with Hamilton and friends afterwards, sending the rumour mill into overdrive.

Celebrity news website now claims that a“ꦑfun and flirty” relationship has started.

"They'r🌼e꧋ spending time together and in the 'getting to know you' stage," a source told People.

Mercedes F1 driver Hamilton was all smiles as he sat next to Shakira post-race i💖n Barcelona.

Previously at the F1 Miami Grand Prix, in the city where the singer now lives, Hamilton picked up her up on a boat🌟 and took her for a spin.

Shakira’s marriage to former Barcelona 𝔍and Spain footballer Gerard Pique ended last year.

Hamilton was previously in 💮a high-profile relationship with a musician when he dated Nicole Scherzing﷽er.