Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has admitted that he felt "starstruck" when being interviewed by Terminator star Arnold Schwarzenegger at the Australian Grand Prix.

The Mercedes driver began the defence of his title with a victory in Melbourne on Sunday at the Albert Park Circuit.

Following his triumph, Hamilton was greeted by Schwarzenegger and expressed his admiration for the Austrian after their podium interview.

"If he is around I will go out for a drink with him," the Daily Mail quotes Hamilton as saying. "I am not starstruck by many people but I was with him. I am a big fan."

Hamilton's win was the 34th of his F1 career.