Friends First
Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton were friends more than a decade before striking up their romance. In fact, they had a double date with their respective partners Kanye West and Nicole Scherzinger at the 2014 GQ Men of the Year Awards.
Staying Connected
The pair continued to cross paths several more times throughout the years.
In fact, Kardashian pair posed for a photo with the Formula One driver—who dated Scherzinger from 2007 to 2015—at the WSJ. Magazine Innovator Awards in November 2021, nine months after she filed for divorce from West.
Dating Rumors
But in early 2026, romance rumors started after Kardashian and Hamilton stepped out for Kate Hudson's New Year's Eve party in Aspen, Colo.
Out and About
Dating speculation reached a high point when Kardashian and Hamilton were seen entering a Paris hotel together in February 2026.
That same month, the pair sat side-by-side at the Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots Super Bowl game, though Hamilton kept coy about the status of their relationship at the time by reportedly saying at an F1 press conference, "It’s my private life. I’m not talking about that."
Coachella Clues
Kardashian continued to fuel dating rumors when she posted this photo of herself sitting on the lap of a man—identified as Hamilton by his discernible hand tattoo—during the Coachella 2026.
Instagram Official
And after Kardashian briefly appeared in one of Hamilton's driving videos in April 2026, the couple hard-launched their romance two months later.
Hamilton shared a video of the pair riding bikes together in New York City, where they also enjoyed a Broadway date night.
Racing Hearts
Kardashian attended her first F1 Grand Prix in June 2026, cheering on Hamilton as he finished second behind Kimi Antonelli on the Monaco circuit.
Formula for Love
During the British Grand Prix in July 2026, Hamilton—who left Mercedes to drive with Ferrari in 2024—gave a nod to Kardashian when his former teammate George Russell playfully asked if a "fast car or new girlfriend" was he secret behind his recent podium finishes.
"That's a good one," Hamilton quipped back, before explaining how he's bounced back after a "very tough" first year with Ferrari. "For us to finally see the hard work that we've all been putting in get us back to where we want to be—and of course, Kim."
Family Fun
During a break in Hamilton's racing schedule, the seven-time F1 champion visited Idaho with Kardashian and her kids, who she shares with her ex-husband West.
"Summers at the lake with my favorite people," Kardashian captioned photos from their vacation on Instagram in July 2026, with Hamilton adding in his own post, "Hold your people close."
Summer Break
Hamilton spent his summer break from the F1 racing circuit with Kardashian, inviting her on a tropical getaway with his family—including niece Willow and nephew Kaiden.
To the Stars
As their romance became more public, the couple enjoyed a date night at the September 2026 grand opening of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles.