A telling image on her Instagram account hinted at a romantic reconciliation with Lewis Hamilton during a New Year break in Aspen, Colorado. 

Stepping out in the warmer climes of Los Angeles, California on Saturday evening, Nicole Scherzinger gave credence to claims of renewed romance when she dined with the F1 ace at West Hollywood restaurant E. Baldi. 

The former Pussycat Doll ensured a discreet half dozen paces kept her and Lewis apart as they made their way inside the popular eatery, with Lewis leading the way.

 

Stepping out: Nicole Scherzinger and Lewis Hamilton make their way into popular West Hollywood restaurant E. Baldi for a meal on Saturday evening. Lewis appears to clutching a wrapped gift in his right hand

Both opted to wear black for their evening out, but the low-key attire wasn’t enough to prevent them being noticed on what amounted to their first public appearance since calling time on their stop-start relationship last July.

Nicole looked typically stylish in an embellished black leather jacket that she pulled over her matching vest top after their car, driven by Lewis, pulled up in the restaurant car-park. 

The 35-year-old continued a distinctly neutral theme in denimn and leather skinny jeans, black biker boots by AllSaints while a black mesh baseball cap – pulled low over her head – and matching handbag from Milli Millu finished things off.  

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Don't mind us: Nicole and Lewis were evidently keen to keep a low profile during their intimate dinner date n Beverly Hills

Like his on-off girlfriend Lewis also opted for a baseball cap, while the pulled sleeves of his casual black top revealed an intricate sleeve tattoo on his right arm. 

The British Formula One driver completed his look with a pair of matching black jeans and high-top trainers as he headed inside clutching what appeared to be a wrapped present in his right hand. 

MailOnline have contacted Nicole's representatives for further comment.

Lewis and Nicole sparked rumours of a reunion over New Year, when separate pictures emerged during a break in snowy Aspen. 

 

The thigh's the limit: Former Pussycat Doll Nicole wore a pair of AllSaints biker boots for her evening out with Formula One ace Lewis Hamilton