OLYMPIC hero Keely Hodgkinson has swapped the running track for the race track as she posed in front of Aston Martin’s new Formula One car.
The gold medallist donned a sharp pantsuit as she attended the F1‘s 75th anniversary car launch event at the O2 in London on Tuesday.
instagram Keely Hodkinson posed in front of Aston Martin’s F1 car[/caption]
PAThe Olympic hero attended F1’s launch event at the O2[/caption]
Hodgkinson, who captured the hearts of the nation with her heroics in Paris last summer, posed in front of Aston Martin’s new livery at the event.
The car, which will be driven by Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll, is likely to be worth around £15MILLION – as is the average for a F1 car.
Fans of Hodgkinson and F1 were loving the crossover when she posted the snap on Instagram.
One wrote: “Almost as fast as you”.
While another added: “I wonder which is faster? My bet is on the two legged racing machine”.
And a third joked: “I see you are getting closer to your dream car!”
Hodgkinson was joined by a whole host of other stars at the event in Greenwich.
Alongside drivers like Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris, celeb attendees included Gordon Ramsay, Jack Whitehall and Maura Higgins.
Lewis Hamilton looked dapper alongside Charles Leclerc and Frederic VasseurGetty
GettyThe Ramsay family were also at the 02 Arena[/caption]
GettyChristian Horner and his Spice Girl wife were seen alongside Jack Whitehall on the red carpet[/caption]
RexMaura Higgins wore a bold outfit at the event[/caption]
Hodgkinson will have enjoyed a night to take her mind off the heartache of an injury scuppering her chances of breaking a longstanding world record.
The 22-year-old had planned to run the quickest time over 800 metres indoors at her inaugural Keely Klassic at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena last weekend.
But saw her opportunity to do so snatched away when an injury in her hamstring flared up just three days before the event.
And a scan has since revealed a significant problem that has even raised questions about her ability to compete again this winter.
Speaking on the injury, Hodgkinson revealed that she shed a tear upon finding out the news.
She said: “I’m so gutted and disappointed to be announcing this. I’m devastated to be missing the launch of the first Keely Klassic.
“Me and my team worked so hard these last couple of months to put me in a perfect position to race, and I was so excited to perform in front of a home crowd.
“I won’t lie – when I got the news this afternoon, I shed a tear.
“I’ve worked so hard for this moment and was in the best shape of my life. I’m absolutely gutted that I won’t be able to race for the fans.
“Especially after so many have bought tickets to see me try and break the world record.
“But this event was never just about me – it was always about showcasing British talent, creating something new for the sport, and bringing more energy and entertainment to athletics.
“That’s something I’m committed to for the long term. I’ll be in Birmingham on Saturday doing everything I can to make sure it’s an amazing night for the athletes and the fans.”
APHodgkinson was ruled out of a world record attempt at the inaugural Keely Klassic with a hamstring injury[/caption]
GettyThe star still turned up at the event[/caption]
PAHodgkinson won gold in the Women’s 800m in Paris[/caption]
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