He 's one of the most famous faces in world sport , but do n't tell these tourists , they just wanted a family picture with the Opera House . When the couple crossed paths with Lewis Hamilton beneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge on Tuesday , a 'selfie ' with the British Formula One Champion was the last thing on their minds . Instead , they stopped to ask the star to take a holiday snap of them and their baby . Scroll down for video . Lewis Hamilton ( right ) was sight-seeing in Sydney when he was stopped by a family to take their photo . Hamilton takes a photo for the young family before the Sydney Opera House on Tuesday . The oblivious couple strolled off towards the Opera House as Hamilton continued taking in Syndey 's sights . Hamilton was enjoying time out in Sydney after his win at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne on March 15 . The oblivious tourists were snapped chatting with Hamilton on the harbour foreshore , while he diligently took their photo in front of the Sydney Opera House . The family then strolled off into the distance . Hamilton was taking some time out to explore Sydney Harbour after racing to victory at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne on March 15 ; visiting the iconic Opera House and taking a luxury yacht for a turn on the water . 'After a long day of media yesterday , sailing in Sydney with friends was a great way to end the day ! ' he posted via Instagram . 'Sydney is such a beautiful city.Ca n't wait to come back next year . ' Hamilton says he loves 'beautiful Sydney ' and ca n't wait to come back . Hamilton celebrates his win at the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park , Melbourne . Hamilton took to Instagram to upload a photograph of himself sailing in Sydney . In what was the first race of the F1 calendar in Melbourne , Hamilton finished 1.3 secs ahead of Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg . After the Grand Prix celebrations , the Mercedes driver - who has also spoken of pursuing a music career - reportedly saw a performance by home-grown artists Angus and Julia Stone in Sydney . Hamilton told media he would welcome a move for the F1 to 'sunny Sydney ' if a proposed street circuit is approved by the NSW government . 'Street circuits are the best . For a driver they 're the best and it 's best for people to get close to — some 300,000 to 400,000 people leaning out of apartment windows . ' he told the Daily Telegraph . The 30-year-old Mercedes driver recently featured on the cover of the US Man of the World magazine .
Sightseeing couple stop World Formula 1 champion to take their photo . HamiltonLewis Hamilton was taking time out in Sydney after winning the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne . Lewis Hamilton featured on the front cover of Man of the World magazine .