Smiling Lewis Hamilton embraces his paternal instincts as he cradles his godson on a stroll in NYC... as he admits racing comes before dating

His recent win at the Japanese Grand Prix has put him firmly ahead of his Ferrari rival Sebastian Vettel in the F1 Drivers' Standings.

And with only four races left, Lewis Hamilton looked utterly relaxed as he enjoyed some time away from the tracks with his godson Hiero in New York City on Sunday.

The beaming Mercedes driver, 32, embraced his paternal instincts as he gazed and giggled with the cute the baby tucked under one arm.

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That winning smile! Lewis Hamilton looked utterly relaxed as he enjoyed some time away from the tracks with his godson Hiero in New York City on Sunday 

That winning smile! Lewis Hamilton looked utterly relaxed as he enjoyed some time away from the tracks with his godson Hiero in New York City on Sunday 

Lewis showcased his athletic physique in a form-fitting T-shirt, teamed with comfortable jogging bottoms and trainers.

On trend as ever, the racing legend threw an oversized denim jacket over his casual sports attire.

He also added a splash of colour in a pink baseball cap.

Lewis' low-key outing comes after he secured his latest victory at the Japanese Grand Prix on October 8. 

Putting his fashion foot forward: Lewis showcased his hunky physique in the form-fitting T-shirt, teamed with comfortable sports bottoms and trainers

Putting his fashion foot forward: Lewis showcased his hunky physique in the form-fitting T-shirt, teamed with comfortable sports bottoms and trainers

The F1 driver's win has put him 59 points clear of his fierce rival Sebastian on the leader board.

Before the champion is crowned, drivers will have to get behind the wheel for four more races.  

Lewis, who previously dated Nicole Scherzinger on and off for five years, recently revealed that his Formula One ambition comes at the expense of his romantic relationships.

The driver has been romantically linked to bevy of beauties including singer Rita Ora, Hungarian model Barbara Palvin and stunning supermodel Winnie Harlow.

Despite his career focus, Lewis did confess he is enjoying flying solo and dating as a single man when he appeared on The Jonathan Ross Show in September. 

He told the host: 'I am single. Lucky enough, both my sisters have made my mum a grandmother so she's busy looking after my nieces and nephews. 

Time away from the track! The driving legend embraced his paternal instincts as he gazed upon the baby with complete adoration

Time away from the track! The driving legend embraced his paternal instincts as he gazed upon the baby with complete adoration

'She looks after my dog, so they are like my kids. 

'Honestly, I'm just super focused. Of course, the occasion date here and there but I'm just trying to win the championship.' 

The United States Grand Prix is the next race to commence on the October 22. 

Drivers will then go onto compete in the Mexican Grand Prix (October 29), Brazilian Grand Prix (November 12) and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (November 26).

Cosy! The driver showed he maintains a very close relationship with his godson when he shared pictures of the two of them on his Instagram stories

Cosy! The driver showed he maintains a very close relationship with his godson when he shared pictures of the two of them on his Instagram stories

 

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