Rihanna-relationship rumours eventually addressed by Lewis Hamilton

Speculation has been rife that vocalist Rihanna and Lewis Hamilton are an item.

As well as the Formula 1 star has spoken out to address their relationship that was rumoured.

But it is bad news for anyone expecting for the next largest Alist love story as the racing star insists the pair are just buddies.

“You know, I Have understood Ri to get quite a long time.

“We have been buddies for some time.

The pair have been linked ever since they were seen flirting in Barbados in the yearly Crop Over Festival.

Last month, it had been considered the love story between Rihanna and Lewis was hotting up, however an insider said the singer was not in a rush to place a label on it.

“Rihanna and Lewis had a nice little getaway last weekend in Barbados. Rihanna also spent time with her friends and family but Lewis was the only romantic interest on her mind,” a source told E!News.

“She is not at any point in her life now ready to settle just for anyone, but she is enjoying the time she has with her friends and also focusing on work.”