Lewis Hamilton flies to Hawaii with girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger

Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton has jetted off to Hawaii to spend time with his girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger.

The 28-year-old, who has been spending time away from the track following the close of the 2012 season, was spotted with his arm around the American singer on the island.

Scherzinger, who was a judge on the last series of The X Factor in the UK, was born in Hawaii and reportedly took Hamilton to the State to spend time with her family.

Hamilton will drive for Mercedes next season after leaving McLaren.