LEWIS HAMILTON was not backed by girlfriend Kim Kardashian at the Japanese Grand Prix – and was spotted hugging actress Anya Taylor-Joy instead.
The Brit, 41, came sixth as Formula One wonderkid Kimi Antonelli notched a second Grand Prix win on the spin.
And Kardashian was expected to be spotted in the paddock for the first time after jetting out to Japan.
But the American TV personality was nowhere to be seen despite spending time with Hamilton earlier this week.
There have been suggestions that Kardashian flew out of the country on her private jet before the race.
Hamilton was instead seen sharing a hug with close pal Taylor-Joy in the Ferrari garage.
The Queen’s Gambit star is a regular at races and walked through the VIP area alongside the seven-time F1 champion.
And Hamilton was then introduced to further A-listers before the race got underway at Suzuka.
Chris Pratt, Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key and Charlie Day were invited into the paddock as guests of Ferrari.
It was exclusively revealed by The Sun earlier this year that Hamilton and Kardashian, 45, had started dating.
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The loved-up couple were seen taking a stroll through the streets of Tokyo as he prepared for the third Grand Prix of the season.
And they have been spending time together around the world as their relationship blossoms.
The pair were snapped sitting alongside each other as the Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl last month.
Hamilton was also introduced to Kardashian’s three youngest children for the first time earlier this week.
She touched down in Japan with Saint, ten, nine-year-old Chicago and Psalm, six, in tow.
Kardashian’s next chance to see Hamilton in action will come at the Miami Grand Prix on May 3.
