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Proud Nicole kisses Hamilton to celebrate his world title win

Last updated on: November 24, 2014 10:15 IST

Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP celebrates with girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger

Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP celebrates with girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger after winning the World Championship. Photograph: Mark Thompson/Getty Images

A tearful Lewis Hamilton joined the elite ranks of double Formula One world champions on Sunday after a nerve-racking drive to victory in the floodlit season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

How father's mantra guided Hamilton to become World Champion

Hamilton takes second F1 title in style

And his lucky charm, singer Nicole Scherzinger was by his side.

Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP celebrates with girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger

Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP celebrates with Nicole Scherzinger, Nicolas Hamilton, Anthony Hamilton and Linda Hamilton in Parc Ferme. Photograph: Mark Thompson/Getty Images

Scherzinger is often seen by Hamilton’s side at his biggest races and she did turn heads as she arrived to support her man in Abu Dhabi.

Nicole Scherzinger kiss Lewis Hamilton

Nicole Scherzinger kiss Lewis Hamilton. Photograph: Nicole Scherzinger/Instagram

The former Pussycat Doll Scherzinger couldn’t wait any longer to give her champion boyfriend a celebration kiss.

The ‘helmet kiss’ has made headlines around the world and likely become the enduring image of Hamilton’s second F1 victory.

Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP with girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger

Nicole Scherzinger with Lewis Hamilton. Photograph: Nicole Scherzinger/Instagram

In a race overshadowed by the ever-present spectre of mechanical failure after the Briton's Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg suffered an early loss of power, Hamilton powered to his 11th win in 19 races. 

Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP celebrates with his stepmother Linda   Hamilton and girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger

Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP celebrates with his stepmother Linda Hamilton and girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger after winning the World Championship. Photograph: Mark Thompson/Getty Images

Hamilton tweeted, “Wow! This is the greatest day of my life! Thank you everybody for all your support.”

Scherzinger also posted pictures on instagram. One of the captions read, “Ahhh!!! My man Lewis Hamilton #2014F1WorldChampion #soblessed.”

Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP celebrates with his girlfriend Nicole   Scherzinger and team including Nico Rosberg of Germany

Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP celebrates with his girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger and team including Nico Rosberg of Germany and Mercedes GP after winning the World Championship. Photograph: Clive Mason/Getty Images

This wasn’t enough as she posted another picture and captioned that as, “Lewis Hamilton, congratulations babe for winning the world championship. I'm so proud of you.”
The singer cut a striking figure at the Yas Marina racetrack in typical glam form.

Singer Nicole Scherzinger, left, girlfriend of Mercedes   Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain, arrives at the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix

Singer Nicole Scherzinger, left, girlfriend of Mercedes Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain, arrives at the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix. Photograph: Hamad I Mohammed/Reuters

She arrived in a black dress with sexy ankle boots and later joined the team spirit by changing into a branded T-shirt and cap.