British television presenter and Formula One pit lane reporter Natalie Pinkham has revealed that Mercedes racer Lewis Hamilton rubs her baby bump before every race and calls it his 'Lucky Buddha'.
Hamilton rubs Pinkham's bump for luck before every race, crediting it for his winning streak and the reason why he's ahead of Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg in the championship.
The other reason is he has become baby-obsessed. Hamilton, who is dating American singer Nicole Scherzinger, is getting broody, The Mirror reported.
Pinkham said that she really like Hamilton and thinks he can be a bit misunderstood sometimes. She added that he wears his heart on his sleeve, which she finds endearing, adding that when she told him that she was pregnant he was incredibly supportive and happy for him.
She admitted that all the drivers were happy for her but added that Hamilton has this thing where he rubs her bump before every race, and calls it his 'Lucky Buddha'.
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The television presenter continued that when she told the Briton that she was off on maternity leave, he said that she cannot go because he has still got three more races.
Pinkham admitted that Hamilton has been getting really interested in her pregnancy, adding that he is always asking her things like is it beautiful having a baby.
Pinkham also admitted that she is always winding Hamilton up, asking when he's going to propose to Scherzinger, telling him to get on with it.
