Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton are the Drive to Survive meets The Kardashians crossover we never saw coming.
Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet are not the only surprise couple in the Jenner-Kardashian clan. And no, we're not talking about Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny's on-again, off-again relationship.
The internet was buzzing when The Sun reported that Hamilton and Kardashian had been secretly dating, prompting fans of both stars to hunt for clues.
But there was no need for social media sleuthing, as the couple made their romance public at the 2026 Super Bowl. Now, they're entering a new stage of their relationship and making it official. Yep, they did the Insta hard launch.
Here’s everything we know so far about Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton's relationship.
Jenner was spotted at his Super Bowl Halftime Show performance, y'all…
Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton relationship timeline
They were first pictured together at the 2014 GQ Man of the Year Awards, alongside their respective previous partners, Kanye West and Nicole Scherzinger.
West and Hamilton appear to be fast friends, with the F1 driver even going to his Coachella set in 2015 alongside Kim and the rest of the family. Both Hamilton and Kardashian were honoured at the WSJ 2021 Innovator Awards.
Hamilton even spent Easter with the Kardashian-West family, with Kanye West recalling, “Lewis Hamilton’s over at my house, and we’re playing some music in my studio. We’re having an Easter brunch and all of the family’s there, my wife’s family, my friends, everything. And everybody’s like, ‘What is this music?’ And I’m like, ‘It’s Lewis Hamilton’s music.’ They’re like, ‘Oh my God. It’s really good!’”
The two were first linked over New Year’s Eve, when they both attended Kate Hudson’s party in Aspen, Colorado. Although not photographed together at the time, the two began popping up in the same places.
Kardashian and Hamilton were spotted together in Paris, arriving at a luxury hotel in the same SUV. Sources told People that it was “a romantic meetup,” noting that the pair had even reportedly flown in together from the U.K., fuelling speculation that their relationship was heating up.
The Sun claimed on 2 February that Kardashian arrived in the UK on Saturday for a “romantic” weekend in the Cotswolds with Hamilton at Estelle Manor. A source told The Sun that they had “couple's facilities” booked “just for them.”
The new sports–reality TV crossover couple made things official at the 2026 Super Bowl. Kardashian and Hamilton held hands and sat side by side in the stadium, and photos of the pair quickly went viral, with social media abuzz over their glamorous appearance and undeniable chemistry.
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According to TMZ and Entertainment Tonight, the Super Bowl debut wasn’t just a casual outing — it was a carefully orchestrated moment that came after weeks of mounting speculation. Basically, it was a hard launch.
A source tells ET, “Kim and Lewis are spending more time together and seeing where things are going. They’ve been friends and known each other for years but are now exploring a romantic relationship. Kim took a long break from dating as she focused her energy on her family and work, and this has been a fun and refreshing change for her. She’s very intentional about who she lets into her life.”
Then another chatty source tells People that Kardashian "feels safe" and she "genuinely enjoys spending time with him."
"There's a comfort level there, because they've known each other for years," they add. "Kim's gone on dates and met people over the years, but Lewis is the first guy she's really into in a long time. She always liked him. She's excited about their romantic connection."
However, they specify that Kardashian is "just taking things moment by moment and seeing where it goes. Her life is very much centred in Los Angeles with her kids and work. She's not thinking about the future right now, or putting any pressure on it."
At the start of March, the pair are spotted at Lake Powell by paps, and then they share photos from their trip. Their photos don't include each other but feature the same landscapes.
On the 9th of March, Us Weekly shares that a source said, “They are going strong and really happy. Lewis is head over heels and those closest to him believe he has finally met his match. He has waited over a decade for his dream girl and is crazy about her.”
“They are both very committed to making things work no matter how long the distance is or how busy they are. Because their relationship started with a friendship first, those closest to them believe this could be endgame for them both.”
Then on the 16th of March, Kardashian posts a photo in a glittering dress, and Hamilton comments an emoji with heart eyes. Okay, that's basically a soft launch in this internet age.
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The pair took their love to Tokyo. Kardashian and Hamilton are rumoured to holiday there, and a source tells People, “He's just an easygoing guy with great energy. Her family likes him and Kim's very into him. They are both busy with their careers, but see each other as much as possible. It's more than just a casual connection. It takes a lot to capture Kim's interest and she's definitely intrigued."
It's Insta official, y'all!
Posting on his main Instagram grid on the 6th of April, Hamilton shared a video of his time off in Tokyo, while in Japan for the Grand Prix a few weeks ago. Most of the video is Hamilton driving through the streets of Tokyo – as you do – but at the end, the video reveals that Kardashian was in the car with him! She's seen smiling and laughing beside him, a true passenger princess.
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What a hard launch.
Who has Lewis Hamilton dated previously?
Hamilton dated singer and actress Nicole Scherzinger from 2007 to 2015. Since then, he has been rumoured to have dated several celebrities, including Rihanna, Rita Ora, Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner — Kim's sister?!
Who has Kim Kardashian dated previously?
Kardashian also has a high-profile dating history. She has been married twice, most recently to rapper Kanye West in 2014. The two divorced in 2022. She dated comedian Pete Davidson in 2022, and was last rumoured to be dating NFL star Odell Beckham Jr in 2024.
And now, it seems that Kardashian may be the newest WAG gracing the paddock this season. We'll keep you updated as we learn more.
