Lewis Hamilton relaxes with fans at Silverstone as he goes for his third British Grand Prix in a row
British F1 ace parades the track with his Hawthorn trophy while taking time to pose for selfies and sign autographs
LEWIS HAMILTON has taken time out from his pre-British Grand Prix preparations to spend some time with his fans at Silverstone.
The British Formula One ace, 31, is bidding to win his third consecutive race at his home GP - and fourth overall - after wins in 2008, 2014 and 2015.
And ahead of first practice on Friday, Mercedes man Hamilton took the time to pose for selfies and sign autographs with fans.
On top of that, he paraded the Northamptonshire circuit with the Hawthorn trophy - earned after being the most successful Brit driver of the 2015 season following his stunning championships win.
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Donning a Union Flag-inspired cap, Hamilton clutched the trophy in one hand while saluting his supporters with the other as he readied himself for the first practice session.
Following Friday's practice, Hamilton will go through qualifying on Saturday before the big race itself on Sunday.
Mercedes are going for their fourth straight win in the Grand Prix, following Hamilton's double and team-mate Nico Rosberg's 2013 triumph.
However, there has been tension in the ranks, namely between Hamilton and Rosberg after a season or two of thrills and spills.
The most recent outburst involved the Brit star - who trashed his dressing room of the Mercedes motor-home following the latest altercation.