Rita Ora stuns Melbourne fans with daring Grand Prix performance

Rita Ora has captivated fans in Melbourne with a high-octane performance at the Australian Grand Prix, coinciding with a series of candid social media updates.

The 35-year-old singer took to the stage in a daring leather and bondage-style ensemble, featuring sheer black suspenders and lace-up boots, to headline the prestigious racing event.

Before her appearance, the star shared a glimpse of her trip through a "photo dump" that included a topless selfie, which she captioned with a tribute to International Women’s Day.

The performance was a family affair, as her husband, filmmaker Taika Waititi, was spotted supporting her from the wings. The couple, who married in a private Los Angeles ceremony four years ago, continue to balance their high-profile careers with their domestic life.

Speaking on their enduring bond, Ora remarked: “Taika and I are basically just best friends and we wanted to just live in that element forever, I guess.”

Since their nuptials, the singer has also embraced her role as a stepmother to Waititi’s two daughters, aged thirteen and nine.

Reflecting on her time in Australia, Ora expressed her gratitude to the local crowd and her inner circle. “Melbourne in a nutshell. You rock. Thanks for having me perform @ausgp and seeing all my friends and love ones!” she wrote.

The actress and hitmaker complemented her provocative stage attire with bold silver eyeshadow and dark purple lipstick, ensuring her appearance at the Grand Prix was as visually striking as her vocal performance.