Video: Lewis Hamilton gets jumped on by a massive tiger in amazing sanctuary footage
Formula 1 world champion looked shocked when beast landed its huge paws on his shoulders
LEWIS HAMILTON gets jumped on by a massive tiger and his hand trapped in its jaw - before cuddling the deadly beast and stroking its head.
The Formula 1 world champion backtracked in apparent shock as the animal landed its paws on his shoulders.
But the man currently second in the drivers' championship kept his cool before calming the predator down.
Hamilton looked to be taking time out with the tiger following his win in the Mexican Grand Prix last weekend.
The three-time world champion runs his hand near the animal's tail before it turns around sharply and goes for him.
Mercedes driver Hamilton, 31, then walks backward as the tiger powers up off its hind legs, landing its paws by his head.
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It then wraps both front legs around Hamilton before falling to the ground, when the racer scratches its ears and strokes its head.
The drama looks to be over but then the beast launches itself at the fearless driver a further three times, grabbing his arm between its teeth.
Brit star Hamilton wrote next to the clip on his Instagram: "Love this video bro @blackjaguarwhitetiger."
He was visiting the Black Jaguar - White Tiger sanctuary - who rescue animals in need - in Mexico after his triumph on the track got him to within 19 points of championship leader Nico Rosberg.