Lewis Hamilton looked stylish in as he packed on the bling in snaps at the Italian Grand Prix on Thursday.

The 38-year-old embellished the outfit with plenty of bling as he displayed his chunky silver chain necklace, bracelets and selection of rings.

The star showed off his sleeve of tattoos as he headed to a press conference ahead of the Italian Grand Prix at Autodromo di Monza.

Lewis wore his signature braids back in a ponytail as he donned a pair of dark sunglasses and his signature silver earrings.

The snaps come after it was revealed Lewis has signed a £50million-a-year deal to continue to drive for Mercedes in 2024 and 2025.

Fashionable: Lewis Hamilton, 38, brought the bling as he cut a stylish figure while preparing for the Italian Grand Prix on Thursday

Dapper: The Formula One champion showed off his impressive physique in a black open collared sweater vest and brown jeans

Tattooed up: The star showed off his impressive sleeve of body art as he swept his braids into a bun

News of the two-season extension, confirmed by the team today, ends a protracted saga that has dragged on for months.

It will take the seven-time world champion to the eve of his 41st birthday, extending his stellar career into a remarkable 19th season. There is no option for a third year under the terms of his new arrangement.

The eye-watering salary – a rise of some £10m – puts him on a par with Max Verstappen as one of the two highest-paid drivers in Formula One.

Hamilton began negotiations by demanding a long-term deal, of five years according to one informed source, but that wish has not been granted. Nor has early interest Ferrari been followed through as, in truth, Hamilton’s stock falls with age.

Later in the day, the racing driver appeared at a press conference for the race.

The star appeared to be in good spirits as he beamed in snaps, discussing the race this upcoming weekend.

As the sport heads back to the historic ground of Monza, Lewis’s opponent Max Verstappen is on the cusp of history.

The Red Bull driver is just one win away from setting a new record for consecutive race wins.

Deal done: The snaps come after it was revealed Lewis has signed a £50million-a-year deal to continue to drive for Mercedes in 2024 and 2025

Bling! Lewis embellished the outfit with plenty of bling as he displayed his chunky silver chain necklace, bracelets and selection of rings

Press conference: Later in the day Lewis changed into his sponsorship t-shirt for a press conference

Race talk: Hamilton has taken 82 victories for Mercedes since he joined the team a decade ago

Following his race win at Zandvoort, the Dutch driver is just one win away from winning 10 consecutive races.

With a win he would overtake former Red Bull driver and four-time World Driver Champion Sebastian Vettel.

Meanwhile, Sergio Perez will be hoping to bring an end to Max Verstappen’s dominance and prove to Christian Horner he is deserving of a seat next season.

Mercedes announced George Russell will also stay at the Silver Arrows for the next two years – a deal that was signed and sealed some weeks ago but not announced until today. At 25, he does not wish to see the best years of his life waiting indefinitely to accede to No 1 status.

Hamilton, who has taken 82 victories for Mercedes and 78 poles since joining in 2013, said: We dream everyday of being the best and we have dedicated the past decade together to achieving that goal.

‘Being at the top does not happen overnight or over a short period of time, it takes commitment, hard work and dedication and it’s been an honour to earn our way into the history books with this incredible team.’

Stylish: Lewis wore his signature braids back in a ponytail as he donned a pair of dark sunglasses and his signature silver earrings

BTS: Lewis was snapped as he headed to his trailer at the Italian Grand Prix

Hitting the track: The Italian Grand Prix will take place this weekend with the race scheduled for 2pm on Sunday 3rd September

Hamilton has not won a race since December 2021 – the longest barren run of his career – but remains hell-bent on winning the eighth world titles that alluded him so controversially in Abu Dhabi two seasons ago.

‘We have never been hungrier to win,’ he added. ‘We have learnt from every success but also every setback. We continue to chase our dreams, we continue to fight no matter the challenge and we will win again.

‘I’m grateful to the team who have supported me both on and off the track. Our story isn’t finished, we are determined to achieve more together and we won’t stop until we do.’

The Italian Grand Prix will take place this weekend with the race scheduled for 2pm on Sunday 3rd September.