Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton and reality television icon Kim Kardashian sent fans into a frenzy when they were spotted together on a date at the Super Bowl in Santa Clara, California. The pair attended the prestigious sporting event inside Levi's Stadium, marking their first public outing as a couple and sparking widespread speculation about their relationship status.
Hamilton's Evasive Response to Press Questions
Despite the growing public interest in their romance, the 41-year-old British racing driver appears determined to keep his personal life private. Sky Sports F1 reporter Ted Kravitz revealed that Hamilton completely avoided discussing Kardashian during media sessions in Bahrain, where he is participating in the first official testing week ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
Kravitz explained the situation in detail: "I know what you're thinking. Kravitz, you chickened out of asking him about his new relationship with Kim Kardashian. Well, I can tell you he was asked that in the written press. He was asked 'Did you enjoy your company more than the game at the Super Bowl?' And he said, 'It's my private life, I'm not talking about that.' So that's me told."
The reporter added that he had considered asking if Kardashian would become a Ferrari fan—known as tifosi—but ultimately decided against it, acknowledging that Hamilton was unlikely to provide any meaningful response regardless of the approach.
Longstanding Friendship Between the Stars
Hamilton and Kardashian have maintained a friendship spanning more than a decade, with their social circles frequently overlapping. Their connection dates back to at least 2014, when they were photographed together with their then-partners at the GQ Men of the Year Awards in London. At that event, Hamilton attended with singer Nicole Scherzinger while Kardashian accompanied her now-ex-husband Kanye West.
The relationship between Hamilton and West has been particularly noteworthy. In 2015, West invited the racing driver to spend Easter with his family, later praising Hamilton's musical talents to guests. "Lewis Hamilton's over at my house and we're playing some music in my studio," West said at the time. "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.'"
Current Activities and Past Connections
While Hamilton focuses on his Formula 1 preparations in Bahrain, Kardashian remains in Los Angeles filming scenes for the upcoming movie The Fifth Wheel alongside co-stars Nikki Glaser, Brenda Song, and Fortune Feimster. The reality star and business mogul continues to balance her entertainment career with parenting her four children with ex-husband West.
Hamilton's connection to the Kardashian-Jenner family extends beyond Kim. He has been close friends with her sister Kendall Jenner for years, and their mother Kris Jenner has been spotted cheering for Hamilton at the Monaco Grand Prix. The racing driver and Kim Kardashian were also seen together at the 2021 Wall Street Journal Innovator Awards, where Hamilton shared a photograph of them backstage on Instagram with complimentary remarks about her business achievements.
West's Reported Reaction to the Romance
Sources indicate that Kardashian's ex-husband Kanye West has experienced mixed feelings about her new relationship with his longtime friend. "Ye is jealous, yup, it feels weird for him," an insider revealed. "It is always strange for him to see his ex-wife out with another man. It felt weird with Pete Davidson and now it feels weird with Lewis Hamilton."
The source added that despite West having moved on and married Bianca Censori in December 2022, seeing Hamilton with his former family creates emotional complexity. "That used to be Ye's family, now Lewis is there, it's hard to see," the insider noted, while clarifying that West maintains a stable marriage with Censori and remains on good terms with Kardashian and their four children.
Hamilton's Relationship History
The British racing driver has experienced several high-profile relationships throughout his career. Most notably, he had an on-again, off-again romance with Pussycat Dolls star Nicole Scherzinger that lasted from 2007 until their final separation in 2015. More recently, Hamilton has been linked to model Ashley Moore in September 2025 and British singer Raye during the previous summer.
As the 2026 Formula 1 season approaches with its extensive schedule of 24 races spanning from Australia in March to Abu Dhabi in December, Hamilton appears focused on his professional commitments while navigating the increased media attention surrounding his personal life.
