Hamilton splits with pop star girlfriend

LONDON: Former Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has split up with Nicole Scherzinger (pictured) of US girl band Pussycat Dolls after two years together, the couple announced on Monday.

The 25-year-old Briton and Scherzinger, 31, said they want to concentrate on their careers.

"Nicole Scherzinger and Lewis Hamilton can confirm that they have decided to go their separate ways. The two of them have decided to focus fully on their careers and will remain close friends," they said in a joint statement.