Four-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hami💙lton says he is not distracted by the "storm" surrounding him after being named in leaked financial documents known as the Paradise Papers, leading to allegations of tax avoidance.

Reports emerged earlier this week claiming Hamilton received a £3.3 million refund on his private jet purchase after importing it to 𒉰the Isle of Man, taking some of the public focus away from his F1 title win🎃 at the end of October.

Hamilton appeared in front of the media for the first time since the Paradise Papers 👍leak at a Petronas event in Sao Paulo on Wednesday and did not add any additional comment on the matter, stressing he remained focused on the race weekend at Interlagos.

"Obviously right now there is a bit of a storm surrounding me. There are many different stories around, but I don't have anything to add to the whole scenario that has happened," .

"It doesn't distract me from my core values, and also what I am here to do, which is to try and win the Brazilian Grand P😼rix for a second time in my life."

After wrapping up his fourth F1 title in Mexico two weeks ago, Hamilton said he has spent the sho🥀rt break before Brazil celebrating his success with family and friends on holiday, giving him a boost before the final two races of the season.

"I have just come b﷽ack from an eight-day holiday with close family and friends, and had the best time ever. It was just amazing to be able to share this great experience of winning the world championship with these people who have been a part of my life," Hamilton said.

"So I come here with this greatest feeling, amazing energy, and﷽ want to absorb that positive energy and try to shine my light as bright as I can here in Brazil.

"I have had this huge wave of positive energy and nothing can really dent that. I carry that here, and 🔥I am solelyꦜ focused on trying to win the race this weekend."