Beyoncé Knowles has been taking driving lessons from Lewis Hamilton.

The 'Halo' singer and her rapper husband Jay-Z enjoyed private sessions with the Formula One World Champion racing driver at Monaco's Grand Prix track following their recent arrival at the Cannes Film Festival.

A source said: "Beyonce's so excited to be learning from him. And Jay is too. He's ready to put on his helmet and get in the fast lane."

As well as teaching Beyonce and Jay-Z, Lewis - who is dating Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger - is currently preparing for the race in Monaco on Sunday (24.05.09), which is one of the most prestigious dates in the racing calendar.

The 24-year-old British driver had a bad start to the 2009 racing season after he was disqualified from the Australian Grand Prix in March after misleading race stewards.

He later made a public apology and is said to have considered quitting the sport.

However, Nicole - who has been dating Lewis for around a year - has shown her support for her man.

She said: "I do love him and feel very lucky to have found him. He is totally supportive of me as I am of his career."