Dua Lipa wows in yellow leopard print top as she leads A-list celebs at Monaco Grand Prix
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POP sensation Dua Lipa's bright outfit proves a winning formula as the stars turned out in force for yesterday's Monaco Grand Prix.
The British-Albanian, 29, who did a gig in Paris the night before, led the A-list celebs in a yellow leopard print top, jeans and a blue-grey jacket.
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Dua Lipa in a yellow leopard print top, jeans and a blue-grey jacket
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McLaren's Lando Norris celebrates on the podium
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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancee Lauren Sanchez
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Naomi Campbell stunned in a white dress and sunglasses
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She watched the race with 19-year-old brother Gjin as Brit Lando Norris roared home to victory.
The Bristol-born McLaren driver, 25, is hunting down Aussie Oscar Piastri, 24, in the race for the F1 World Drivers' Championship, having finished runner-up last year.
Fellow Brit Sir Lewis Hamilton — who crashed his Ferrari at 175mph during practice on Saturday — finished in fifth.
The F1 great, 40, was seen on a scooter before the star-studded showpiece on the French Riviera.
His supermodel pal Naomi Campbell, 55, was among the other famous faces, stunning in a white dress and sunglasses.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, 61, and his 55-year-old fiancee Lauren Sanchez held hands as they strolled along the grid.
Colombian-American star Sofia Vergara, 52, and Brit comedian Michael McIntyre, 49, also watched the action.
Red Bull racing chief Christian Horner, 51 — husband of former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, 52 — was hard at work.
There are rumours he could leave his role as team principal before his contract ends in 2030 following a poor start to the season.
He insists he intends to see out his deal.
Lewis Hamilton crashes in Monaco causing red flag and leaving Ferrari a wreck with race against time before qualifying
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Lewis Hamilton was seen on a scooter before the star-studded showpiece
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Brit comedian Michael McIntyre was spotted at the race
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Colombian-American star Sofia Vergara was also in attendance
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