text: Lewis Hamilton took a well-earned break from his blistering start to the Formula One season, taking his brother Nicolas out for a spin out in LA. The two-time Formula One world champion took time out from training ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix next week to go cruising with his younger sibling in his stylish Shelby Cobra. The pair can be seen posing in caps and shades as the Mercedes driver rolled down to the beach and along one of LA's busiest freeways. Nicolas Hamilton takes a selfie with his brother Lewis whilst the pair take a ride in the LA sunshine . Nicolas posted to his Facebook page: 'All in Red today for my last day in LA, chillin & relaxing ahead of an exciting year! ‪#‎BTCC‬' The 23-year-old younger half-brother of Lewis, who suffers from the neurological condition cerebral palsy, posted the first image above image on his facebook page, with the caption: 'Had a great day today cruising with my bro in LA. Heading back to the UK now for my #BTCC preparations.' Nicolas, who raced in the Renault Clio Cup in 2011 and 2012, will become the first driver with a disability to compete in the British Touring Championship when he competes in the first of five rounds at Croft Circuit in June. It is exciting times in the Hamilton household, and Nicolas' elder brother Lewis, who has already achieved a first-place podium finish in Australia, China and Bahrain this year, was keen to share the moment of brotherly romance on his Instagram account. Accompanying the first picture below, he wrote: 'Cruising around with my bro in my 1966 all original 427 Shelby Cobra, after a great weekend in LA! Heading to Santa Monica! #HamBros #SunnyCalifornia #TeamLH @nicolashamilton.' The Hamilton brothers enjoy some down time on one of LA's freeways ahead of a busy schedule of racing . Another post on Hamilton's Instagram reads: 'No days off! #HardWork #TeamLH #TrainHard #NeverGiveUp' Boy racers Lewis and Nicolas Hamilton (right) in the Mercedes garage .
target: Lewis Hamilton has been out in LA ahead of the fifth race of the season .
  Hamilton chauffeured younger brother Nicolas around town in his Cobra .
  Mercedes driver has won three of his four races this calendar year .
  Reigning champion heading to Santa Monica ahead of Spanish Grand Prix .
  Nicolas Hamilton preparing for the British Touring Car Championship .