'I'm a free spirit': F1 star Lewis Hamilton confirms he's officially single 'and not looking to settle down any time soon'

Since separating from Nicole Scherzinger, he's been linked to some very eligible women.

But Formula 1 ace Lewis Hamilton isn't bewitched by any of them - and has finally confirmed that he's officially single and loving every minute.  

Speaking to The Sun, he clarified that he's still footloose and fancy-free.

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Unattached: Formula 1 ace Lewis Hamilton has finally confirmed that he's officially single and loving it

Unattached: Formula 1 ace Lewis Hamilton has finally confirmed that he's officially single and loving it

'I'm single. I'm not attached to anyone,' he told Dan Wootton. 'I'm a free spirit so I'm just going in with no plans to settle down any time soon. I'm going to focus on my career. I'm enjoying my music.

'I've been associated with some really beautiful women. I don't even mind...as long as they are beautiful women.' 

The comments come shortly after he was seen partying up a storm with Rihanna, then attending the GQ Awards with Fanny Neguesha on Tuesday.

Living it up: 'I'm single. I'm not attached to anyone,' he told The Sun's Dan Wootton. 'I'm a free spirit so I'm just going in with no plans to settle down any time soon. I'm going to focus on my career. I'm enjoying my music.'

Living it up: 'I'm single. I'm not attached to anyone,' he told The Sun's Dan Wootton. 'I'm a free spirit so I'm just going in with no plans to settle down any time soon. I'm going to focus on my career. I'm enjoying my music.'

Lewis Hamilton, 30, arrived at London's Chiltern Firehouse on Tuesday accompanied by Mario Balotelli's 25-year-old ex-fiancée Fanny Neguesha

Lewis Hamilton, 30, arrived at London's Chiltern Firehouse on Tuesday accompanied by Mario Balotelli's 25-year-old ex-fiancée Fanny Neguesha

The F1 champ had his glad rags on and looked suave in a black chest-baring blazer.

He completed his casual dapper ensemble with a crown-print scarf, black trousers and patent shoes. 

Accessorising with diamond earrings, a silver wristwatch and matching bangle, the sports star spiced up his evening look with a peroxide blond mohawk.

Just like Lewis, Fanny had a made a real effort for their late night date

Just like Lewis, Fanny had a made a real effort for their late night date

Behind him came Fanny, who had also made a real effort for their late night date.

The Belgian model showed off her slender physique and ample cleavage in a fitted waistcoat-style top and skinny jeans.

She wore a double-breasted jacket over her shoulders and was teetering on black, barely-there heels as she left the comfort of their car and headed into the hotel.

Preened: She wore her glossy highlighted hair loose around her shoulders and teamed her contoured make-up with a matte, burnt red lip
Dapper: Accessorising with diamond earrings, a silver wristwatch and matching bangle, the sports star spiced up his evening look with a  peroxide blond mohawk

Well-suited: Fanny and Lewis make for a good-looking couple 

In one hand the reality star carried a quilted black clutch and in the other she held on tight to her iPhone.

She wore her glossy highlighted hair loose around her shoulders and teamed her contoured make-up with a matte, burnt red lip.

Prior to her date with Lewis, Fanny had been spotted on a number of dates with West Ham midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate.

Sassy: The Belgian model showed off her slender physique and ample cleavage in a fitted waistcoat-style top and skinny jeans

Sassy: The Belgian model showed off her slender physique and ample cleavage in a fitted waistcoat-style top and skinny jeans

Fierce: She wore a double-breasted jacket over her shoulders and was teetering on black, barely-there heels as she left the comfort of their car and headed into the hotel

Fierce: She wore a double-breasted jacket over her shoulders and was teetering on black, barely-there heels as she left the comfort of their car and headed into the hotel

Fanny split from Mario Balotelli last September and had been spending more and more time with Kouyate after meeting him at a photo shoot in London.

The pair even enjoyed a romantic trip to Milan last month and were photographed shopping together before they enjoyed a date at Italian restaurant Fresco & Cimmino.

Fanny took time out of their meal to take a selfie which she later uploaded to her Instagram account.

'We’ve been friends for a while': Lewis Hamilton address those Rihanna dating rumours - the pair were pictured getting up close and personal while in Barbados on August 3

'We’ve been friends for a while': Lewis Hamilton address those Rihanna dating rumours - the pair were pictured getting up close and personal while in Barbados on August 3

A year ago:  Lewis Hamilton and ex Nicole Scherzinger at the 2014 the GQ Men of the Year awards

A year ago:  Lewis Hamilton and ex Nicole Scherzinger at the 2014 the GQ Men of the Year awards

History: Lewis and Nicole celebrate after he wins the World Championship at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi

History: Lewis and Nicole celebrate after he wins the World Championship at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi

Popular with the ladies: Amber Le Bon and Lewis  attend GQ's Men Of The Year Awards

Popular with the ladies: Amber Le Bon and Lewis attend GQ's Men Of The Year Awards

She's moved on quick! Prior to her date with Lewis, Fanny had been spotted on a number of dates with West Ham midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate

She's moved on quick! Prior to her date with Lewis, Fanny had been spotted on a number of dates with West Ham midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate

Throwback! The pair even enjoyed a romantic trip to Milan last month and were photographed shopping together before they enjoyed a date at an Italian restaurant

Throwback! The pair even enjoyed a romantic trip to Milan last month and were photographed shopping together before they enjoyed a date at an Italian restaurant

Frank: 'I've been associated with some really beautiful women. I don't even mind...if they are beautiful women.'

Frank: 'I've been associated with some really beautiful women. I don't even mind...if they are beautiful women.'