George Russell pokes fun at Lewis Hamilton over Kim Kardashian with cheeky "new girlfriend" question

The former Mercedes teammates appeared together on stage in front of a lively crowd, alongside fellow British drivers Lando Norris, Arvid Lindblad and Oliver Bearman. It was hosted by Sky Sports commentator David Croft, who commented on Hamilton's noticeably positive demeanour this season. He said: "Lewis, on track and off track, you're a much happier man this year and from everyone here that is great to see."

Russell interjected with comedic timing, playfully asking Hamilton: "Is that because of a fast car or a new girlfriend?" The comment drew laughter from the crowd and drivers on stage. Hamilton took the question in good nature and smiled before saying: "Yeah, that's a good one."

Croft jumped back in on the joke, telling Hamilton: "You know why he's asking? He just needs to know whether Kimi needs two towels."

Kardashian made an appearance alongside Hamilton at the Monaco Grand Prix, in which, following the race, she was seen picking up Antonelli's towel and used it to wipe her face, a moment that was captured and shared online. Kardashian gifted Antonelli a replacement towel, bearing the inscription: "To Kimi from Kim".

Russell has previously joked with Hamilton about his relationship with the American model. During a pre-season photo shoot with the drivers, Russell was seen asking Hamilton: "All loved up? What's the latest?"

Ferrari have confirmed that Hamilton will take part in the British GP drivers' parade after he revealed he was not fond on the idea of driving a LEGO car.

At the FIA drivers' press conference, the Ferrari driver said: "I mean, it’s the most dangerous part of the weekend. I let Charles drive last time and it was just hilarious watching everyone crashing into each other. So yeah, I don’t know whether or not I’ll be in the LEGO car this year."

He then added: "I mean, there’s not really much to say on the car thing. That’s something I need to take offline."