Formula 1: Lewis Dates With Vivian Burkhardt
May 20, 2008
Now it has emerged that the Formula 1 driver’s mystery date was Vivian Burkhardt, a Miss World runner-up.
He invited the 5ft 8in Miss Grenada, 22 to jet over from her home in the Caribbean to join him in the South of France.
The pair were pictured coming out of the Carlton Hotel together on the world famous Croisette on Sunday evening.
Vivian is the latest in a string of identical-looking beauties Lewis has entertained in recent months.
The couple first met on the island through Hamilton’s family connections.
The 23 year-old driver makes regular visits to Grenada to visit his grandfather who returned home after moving to Britain in the 1950s.
A spokesman for McLaren said: “Lewis brought a group of friends to Cannes for the film festival after being invited to the premiere by George Lucas.
“He and Vivian know each other from Grenada where Lewis often visits for family reasons. “
It is not clear whether 5ft 8 Miss Burkhardt will continue her trip in Monaco where Hamilton will race this weekend in the Grand Prix.
Hamilton, who is only in his second year of Formula 1, has been linked to a number of beautiful women since he split from girlfriend of four years, Jodia Ma, in June last year.
