The superstar singer’s recent appearanꦡce in the paddock at the F1 Spanish Grand Prix preceded a dinner with Hamilton and friends afterwards, sending the rumour mill into overdrive.

Ce🌃lebrity news൩ website now claims that a“fun and flirty” relationship has started.

"They're spending time t🍃ogether and in the 'getting to know you'ღ stage," a source told People.

ꦫMercedes F1 driver Hamilton was all smiles as he sat next to Shakira post-race in Barcelona.

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

Shakira’s marriage to former Barcelona and Spain footballer Gerard Pique ended last y🤪ear.

Hamilt⛎on was previously in 🐭a high-profile relationship with a musician when he dated Nicole Scherzinger.