Australian model Lara Worthington, 38, experienced a heartwarming reunion with an old friend from her past during the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne this past Sunday. The blonde beauty, who once dated cricketer Michael Clarke, relived her time as a cricket WAG when she socialised with legendary Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting at the Albert Park venue.
A Nostalgic Embrace at Albert Park
The former chums embraced warmly when they ran into each other at the prestigious motor racing event, with Lara absolutely beaming during the encounter. She looked effortlessly chic in a stylish grey blazer with an oversized cut, accessorised with a smattering of delicate gold jewellery that complemented her ensemble perfectly.
Connections Through Cricket WAG Culture
Lara Worthington, who previously used her maiden name Lara Bingle, is known to share a close friendship with Ricky Ponting's wife, Rianna Ponting. The two women originally bonded during the years when Lara was dating Australian cricketer Michael Clarke, a relationship that spanned from 2007 to 2010.
Rianna Ponting has previously revealed that it was actually Lara's high-profile romance with Michael Clarke that helped put cricket WAGs on the map in Australia. In an interview with Stellar magazine, Rianna recalled how cricket WAGs weren't really a significant cultural phenomenon during Ricky's reign as captain of the Australian cricket team.
"I think it changed when the beautiful Lara Bingle came along and made WAGs interesting," Rianna explained. "Prior to that, cricket WAGs weren't really a thing. And thank goodness! The idea of no one caring about me was much easier than having all that scrutiny."
Lara's Current Life and Grand Prix Activities
Lara Worthington is now married to Australian actor Sam Worthington, best known for his role in Avatar. However, she appears to be attending the Australian Grand Prix solo this year, without her husband by her side.
On Monday night, following her reunion with Ricky Ponting, Lara was spotted partying with Australian singer Cody Simpson. Simpson appears to be enjoying himself since his split from Olympic swimmer Emma McKeon at the end of last year after four years of dating.
Social Media Revelations of Grand Prix Antics
Bizarre footage of their antics has surfaced on social media, showing Cody flipping the bird on the street during a night of partying. The clip, shared to Lara's TikTok account on Monday, begins with Cody's talent manager Milena Gattegno making the gesture to the strains of Joan Jett's classic rock anthem I Love Rock 'n' Roll.
Lara then appears in the video pushing Cody along the street, raising the middle finger on both hands as she is filmed. The caption reads, "No, we're not, f*** you b***h," alongside the description, "Can't keep these two quiet."
Simpson, who ended his relationship with Emma McKeon in late 2025, seemed to be having a wonderful time as he attended the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne. The event has clearly provided both Lara Worthington and Cody Simpson with opportunities for social reconnections and public appearances that have captured media attention.
