LEWIS HAMILTON made his first F1 appearance since his relationship with Kim Kardashian was announced.

The seven-time world champion was taking a spin around the Bahrain International Circuit as part of pre-season testing.

NINTCHDBPICT001057550688Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton went public at Sunday’s Super BowlCredit: X NINTCHDBPICT001057550591The pair were seen together at the Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CaliforniaCredit: X

Hamilton was the fourth fastest out of 11 in the first session on Wednesday, behind George Russell in third, then Oscar Piastri and first-place Max Verstappen.

However, there were a few hiccups for the 41-year-old Brit during the first few hours of testing, although they weren’t exclusively suffered by him.

He experienced a lock-up and went off the track as drivers struggled with braking due to the extremely hot weather conditions.

The official commentary from Formula 1 said: “The yellow flags fly briefly for Hamilton, who has had a half-spin. He lost the rear on entry, turning the car round and sliding into the run-off area backwards.

“Bar some small flat spots, there is no harm done there – he was well away from the barriers, which is one of the reasons this makes such a good testing venue.”

Hamilton will be hoping Kim can be his lucky charm this season having struggled in his first campaign with Ferrari.

He failed to stand on the podium in an F1 season for the first time in his career and branded the campaign as a “nightmare” while even suggesting Ferrari should replace him.

Hamilton already produced an impressive first test in Barcelona as he registered the fastest time as F1 introduced the biggest regulations shake up in the sport’s history.

BAHRAIN DAY 1 TESTING MORNING TIMES

  1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) 1m35.433s, 65 laps
  2. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) 1m35.602s, 54 laps
  3. George Russell (Mercedes) 1m36.108s, 56 laps
  4. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) 1m36.433s, 52 laps
  5. Esteban Ocon (Haas) 1m37.169s, 64 laps
  6. Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls) 1m37.945s, 75 laps
  7. Carlos Sainz (Williams) 1m38.221s, 77 laps
  8. Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi) 1m38.871s, 49 laps
  9. Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac) 1m39.150s, 49 laps
  10. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) 1m39.883s, 33 laps
  11. Franco Colapinto (Alpine) 1m40.330s, 28 laps

Just one week after The Sun revealed their top- secret relationship, the motor-racing ace and US reality star .

The pair were seen together at the , , alongside Kim’s half-sister .

And now is public, they are moving at lightning speed, with during the game that he was ready to ­introduce her to his mum .

was seen turning to Kim and saying: “I don’t take just any girl to my mum. I mean you’re going to meet some day. She is very excited to see you.”

Bashful grinned and replied: “OK,” before turning her attention back to the , who beat the New England Patriots 29-13.

The Sun first reported last week how had flown Lewis back to her home city following a whirlwind .

The couple headed to Kim’s £40million Hidden Hills residence , which she shares with children North, 12, Saint, ten, Chicago, eight, and six-year-old Psalm.

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