Spending time together on race day, Nicole Scherzinger was spotted side-by-side with her speedster beau Lewis Hamilton in Valencia, Spain on Sunday (August 23).

Gearing up for a big day, the pair walked in the paddock before the European Formula One Grand Prix at the Valencia Street Circuit.

As for the race, Hamilton ended up finishing second to Rubens Barrichello following a pit-stop blunder.

Refusing to place blame on his team, Lewis told press: "We win and we lose together. We have had a tremendous effort to get us here and we can't take second for granted or be disappointed not to win because we have had extraordinary races in the last few races."

The defending world champion added: "These things happen and it rarely happens to me. In all my time with this team, I think it is only the second time. They deserve a pat on the back."

Enjoy the pictures of Nicole Scherzinger and Lewis Hamilton at the European Formula One Grand Prix (August 23).