<text>  Lewis Hamiltons unrivalled speed was on show as he dominated the season-opening Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. But Formula Ones reigning world champion chose a different gear when he visited Sydney, the Victorian capitals fierce rival to the north. Hamilton got behind the wheel of a luxurious yacht on Sydney Harbour after a day of interviews in which he supported talk of a street circuit grand prix in the city in the near future. Lewis Hamilton drives a yacht at Sydney Harbour with the Opera House and bridge in the background . The image on Instagram features the driver at the helm with the citys most iconic features, the Harbour Bridge and Opera House, in the background. After a long day of media yesterday, sailing in Sydney with friends was a great way to end the day! Hamilton posted on Instagram. Sydney is such a beautiful city. Cant wait to come back next year. Hamilton finished 1.3secs ahead of Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg in Melbourne as he put a rocky off-season, which included breaking up with his pop singer girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger, behind him. Hamilton celebrates his victory in the opening Formula One grand prix of the year in Melbourne . Hamilton finished 1.3 seconds ahead of his Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg left on Sunday . He described the win as reassuring before heading to Sydney for a 36-hour visit. While there Hamilton, who has spoken of his desire to pursue a career in the music industry, checked out some local talent as Angus and Julia Stone performed for an episode of the TV show Live At The Chapel in a former church. Continuing his love affair for Sydney, Hamilton said he would welcome the F1s move to Sydney if a proposed street circuit format gets the go-ahead when the Melbourne contract expires. The British F1 champion arrived in Sydney on Monday before taking in a gig and going sailing on the harbour . I have heard of the potential for a street race here and I love street circuits, Hamilton told the Daily Telegraph. Street circuits are the best. For a driver theyre the best and its best for people to get close to some 300,000 to 400,000 people leaning out of apartment windows. Ive only been to Sydney a couple of times now but Ive seen pictures of the Opera House and its always so sunny. I really enjoy it when I come here. The weathers always fantastic. VIDEO Hamilton cruises to victory in Australian GP . 