Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning Formula One world championship by going on the piste
LEWIS HAMILTON has been on cloud nine since winning a record fourth F1 world title last year.
And the British speedster has spent his winter break flying through the air as these photos demonstrate.
Lewis Hamilton flies through their air in JapanNathan GallagherLewis Hamilton was accompanied by Kevin Backstrom, Tor Lundstrom and Halldor HelgasonNathan GallagherThe British speedster proved he was a dab hand on the slopesNathan Gallagher
Last week, Hamilton headed to Japanese mountains where he showed off his impressive snowboarding skills.
The 33-year-old spent the time under the watchful eye of world-class riders Kevin Backstrom, Tor Lundstrom and Halldor Helgason.
Mercedes allow their championship-winning driver to undertake adrenaline sports in his down time.
Hamilton said: “It was so good to be able to go on a trip like this at start of 2018.
“It was so enjoyable to hang out with some incredible athletes and push my skills on a board – the perfect preparation for the F1 season ahead.”
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Lewis Hamilton gets some air while snowboarding in JapanHandout - GettyThe Brit is allowed to pursue his love of extreme sports in the off-seasonHandout - GettyLewis Hamilton does not need a car to go fastHandout - GettyThe British speedster is an accomplished snowboarderHandout - GettyLewis Hamilton was accompanied by three pro snowboardersHandout - GettyLewis Hamilton also raced a snowbikeHandout - Getty
Lundstrom added: “It was a great trip to be part of and Lewis’s riding was impressive.
“Monster Energy always come up with cool projects and being able to ride with athletes from completely different disciplines was so much fun.
Four-time F1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton makes a jump on a snowbikeHandout - GettyLewis Hamilton braves the cold to go surfingHandout - GettyThe four-time world champion loves extreme sportsHandout - GettyHamilton takes off the show off his versatilityHandout - GettyLewis Hamilton treks up the mountainHandout - Getty
“I hope get to ride together again.”
Hamilton ended his self-imposed social media ban on Tuesday with posts of how he spent time away from the F1 circuit.
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