Lewis Hamilton Instagram: ‘Time for new things’ F1 star shows off talent for another sport
LEWIS HAMILTON - a five-time Formula One world champion - has sent fans wild on Instagram after the race car driver showed off his talents for a new sport.
Lewis Hamilton rides waves at California surf ranch
Lewis Hamilton, 34, showcased his new skills as he took to the California waves to show off his surfing skills this week. Taking to Instagram, he shared a video with his 9.2 million Instagram followers with the caption: “Riding the waves in the surf ranch. Thank you bro @kellyslater.” Before taking to the water, Lewis said in the short clip: “So we are in the surf ranch here in California. “Kelly’s been given me tips today, so I’m trying to get better on the surfing.”
The upload then captured Lewis as he effortlessly rode the waves on a surfboard before later playfully tumbling off.
The post gained over one million likes as fans flocked to compliment the sports star.
One fan wrote: “Good ride man,” while another replied: “Bro what don’t you do….killing that wave”. (sic)
A third person commented: “You’ll be hitting the rip curls in no time.”
A fourth person replied: “You surf too awesome.”
Lewis was at a California ranch as he practised with American professional surfer Kelly Slater, 46.
The British star added a second video alongside Kelly as he hinted it was time to “learn new things”.
In a video montage, Lewis got changed into his watersport clothing before he got into action.
He captioned the post: “New year, new sport, time to learn new things.”
“Thank you #goat @kellyslater for teaching me! This was rad. @gabrielmedina.
“I’m coming for you brother (kidding) @wsl #surfsup #kellyslater #goat #legend #surf.”
Meanwhile the sports star stunned his social media fans recently after he posted a throwback snap of his “future” self.
The star poked fun at his new look as he captioned the snap: “Throwback to the future #GrandpaLewis #tbt @allianz.”
A user wrote: “What an aristocratic looking silver fox you will make.
“I can picture you in a zooped up open topped vintage Bentley with your hat, scarf and leather gloves. Speeding through country lanes.”
While another person quipped: “Legend! Best mobility scooter driver even at this age!”