Maura Higgins reveals dramatic new look as she attends the star-studded F1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone
The Love Island legend looked strikingly different as she ditched her usual long brunette tresses revealing her new edgy short hair do to her four million followers.
She beamed for a selfie as she revealed she was actually wearing a wig as she headed to the race with hair brand,TRESemmé, which saw McLaren driver Lando Norris claim his first-ever home win.
Maura teamed the new hairstyle with a branded TRESemmé black cropped bomber jacket which she wore with leather trousers.
The TV personality shared a second snap in black and white as she overlooked the track at the Silverstone circuit while holding a racing helmet.
She wrote: 'Back on the grid'.
On Saturday, Maura also attended the Formula One to watch the qualifying as she posed for photos in the star-studded paddock.
She cut a dramatic figure in a black leather minidress which boasted a daring cut out down the side.
Maura turned heads as she went braless under the number as she sipped on a Peach Celsius before enjoying a wine and pasta in hospitality.
This is not the first time, Maura has experimented with wigs as for Coachella this year she donned a bold dark red fringed wig.
Also at the American festival, t he model opted for a long straight blonde wig as she striped off in a daring western themed look.
After a tensely-fought, and rain-soaked race, Lando Norris landed his first ever home podium to win the British Grand Prix, beating his dominant team-mate Oscar Piastri.
It was a chance the faultless Norris claimed, winning his home race for the first time in front of a 160,000-strong crowd that had painted their affections for him in the orange of McLaren that was the dominant colour in the stands, at least underneath the ponchos.
It was the Bristolian's fourth victory of the season and put him just eight points of Piastri, who finished runner-up, at the world championship summit.
This is not the first time, Maura has experimented with wigs as for Coachella this year she donned a bold dark red fringed wig
'Beautiful,' said Norris, his voice thin, putting triumph in the Midlands ahead even of his delight in Monaco in May.
Elsewhere, Lewis Hamilton had a day of nearly doing it, but not quite, finishing in fourth place.
The British Grand Prix also included a star studded line-up for this years concert which included headlining sets from Raye, Becky Hill, Jade and Sam Fender.
Raye put on an incredible performance on Friday with Hamilton watching from the side of stage, amid romance rumours between the pair.
As speculation continues to swirl around their relationship, the racing driver, 40, did nothing to quell the gossip as he happily danced along while the singer, 27, entertained the crowds.
Raye looked sensational in a figure-hugging red leather gown, with Lewis barely able to take his eyes off her as he enjoyed the show.
The sportsman attempted to keep a low profile as the gig as he stood back in the shadows behind Raye's supporters at the side of the stage.
A source exclusively told MailOnline of Lewis' appearance: 'He literally didn't leave side of stage the entire time and he was in Raye's personal side and was loving it.
'I was very shocked how long he stayed, he was clearly trying to show he's committed.'
She cut a dramatic figure in a black leather minidress which boasted a daring cut out down the side and elevated her frame in a pair of knee high boots
Meanwhile Sam Fender put on a show-stopping set as he took to the stage on Thursday opening the weekend.
The line-up was announced on the February 20, and on this day viagogo saw a 70% increase in fans searching for F1 tickets compared to the week prior.
Raye, who won an impressive seven Brit Awards last year, has been growing strength to strength and on the viagogo website experienced an 845% rise in ticket searches the week after her monumental wins.
Meanwhile Sam Fender has been one of the most sought after tickets for 2025 as shown by search data on the viagogo platform. The month prior to his most recent St James Park headline show on the June 15 saw enough fans were looking for tickets to fill the stadium almost 2.5 times over.
Other than Edinburgh and Belfast in August, Silverstone will be the last announced performance to catch Sam this year, showing that F1 has secured one of the hottest acts in the UK.
Elsewhere Becky Hill closed the weekend opening the British Grand Prix by singing the National Anthem followed by taking to the stage in the evening.
The songstress has become more and more popular and last year her combined ticket searches on viagogo could have almost filled Wembley Stadium three times over.
However it's not just Silverstone UK F1 fans are travelling to as many are now jetting around the globe having currently purchased tickets to 23 out of the 24 international GP's via the viagogo platform, who have partnered with BWT Alpine Formula One Team.
And following the Drive to Survive Season 7 launch on March 7, viagogo saw an 87% increase in fans searching for F1 tickets that week compared to the week before.
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