Ever since they split back in June, Lewis Hamilton and Nicole Scherzinger have been surrounded by reconciliation rumours. While neither has confirmed the speculation, it is now being reported that the Formula 1 star has bought an engagement ring because he is planning to pop a very important question next year. “Lewis chose a glamorous, very feminine ring for her months ago from a well known designer, setting him back a five-figure sum,” a source told Yahoo! OMG! before revealing that 28-year-old Lewis has spoken about his plans with Nicole’s mother. “He's planning on proposing in the New Year by getting down on one knee, it'll be very traditional, he's even discussed it with her mother and told her his intentions.” The insider added that the couple, who allegedly split because the singer wanted to settle down, now want the same things: “He wants their romance back and is going to put his heart and soul into cherishing her and making her happy. “He has climbed down from his rigid stance of being too young and too much of a traveller to marry and start a family... He’s been saying that without Nicole life doesn’t have the same meaning. They can’t be without each other, they’re soul mates.” Lewis and Nicole, who is said to be leaving The X Factor after the current series, dated for five years before calling time on their relationship. Lewis is said to be planning on proposing to Nicole next year.