Ferrari star Lewis Hamilton and Hollywood actress Ana de Armas have set tongues wagging after their cosy encounter in the Ferrari garage at Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix sent fans into a frenzy.
The pair were spotted sharing what many described as flirty moments during the season finale at Yas Marina Circuit, with one viral snap showing the British racing star gently touching the actress's arm while beaming at her.
Social media went wild with speculation about a potential romance between the two stars.
One fan wrote on X: "Omg did someone say sparks?! can't believe I just saw that pic of Lewis and Ana, are they the new power couple?!"
Lewis Hamilton's exchange with Ana de Armas sent the internet into a frenzy
|Another declared: "Lewis hamilton and Ana de armas would be EVERYTHING!!"
The 40-year-old Formula One driver played tour guide for the Cuban-born star, 37, walking her through the Ferrari paddock and giving her an up-close look at the cockpit.
Hamilton even removed his steering wheel to demonstrate how everything functions, with the Ghosted actress getting the chance to hold it herself.
Videos circulating online captured the pair laughing together as he explained the various features, their easy chemistry not going unnoticed by eagle-eyed viewers.
One fan commented: "I've never seen Hamilton fight for his life this much before, trying hard to remain composed."
Another joked: "If she can fix him, we will forever be grateful to her lol."
What makes their encounter particularly intriguing is Hamilton's close friendship with Ana's former flame, Tom Cruise.
The racing legend and Hollywood icon bonded after Cruise offered Hamilton a role as a fighter pilot in 2022's Top Gun: Maverick.
Hamilton previously told Vanity Fair he practically begged his mate for a part in the sequel, saying: "I don't care what role it is. I'll even sweep something, be a cleaner in the back."
Cruise apparently agreed and even offered him a proper pilot role, but Hamilton had to turn it down because filming clashed with the Formula One season – something he later admitted he deeply regretted.
Ana and Cruise called time on their whirlwind nine-month romance back in October, with reports suggesting the Ballerina star felt things were moving too quickly for her liking.
Ana de Armas called time on her relationship with Tom Cruise with things moving too fast for her
|Sources told Us Weekly that the intensity of the relationship made her "uncomfortable," prompting her to pump the brakes on their courtship.
Despite ending things, the pair apparently still share "undeniable chemistry" and remain on friendly terms as colleagues.
Lewis Hamilton has long been guarded over his relationship status
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Meanwhile, Ana hasn't been sitting at home moping – she's reportedly been spending time with venture capitalist Marcelo Valente since the split.
The actress previously dated Ben Affleck before her romance with the Mission: Impossible star.