Speculation is mounting that reality television icon Kim Kardashian and Formula One legend Lewis Hamilton are growing increasingly close following a discreet weekend retreat in the picturesque Cotswolds. The pair, who have maintained a friendship for over a decade, are said to have enjoyed an intimate escape at the exclusive Estelle Manor members' club in Oxfordshire, igniting fresh rumours of a blossoming romance.
Luxury Arrivals and Secluded Sanctuary
The 45-year-old Kardashian reportedly travelled from Los Angeles aboard her £100 million private jet, touching down at Oxford Airport on Saturday afternoon. Two vehicles were waiting on the tarmac, one specifically for her considerable luggage, which included eight suitcases prominently labelled with her name. A short ten-minute drive later, she arrived at the lavish spa retreat.
Approximately an hour afterwards, 41-year-old Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time world champion who now races for Ferrari, arrived via a helicopter chartered from London's Battersea Heliport. He landed directly at the Grade II-listed Estelle Manor property, ensuring a discreet entrance.
An Exclusive and Private Escape
The couple were not entirely alone, with both being accompanied by their respective security details. Kardashian had two bodyguards, while Hamilton was accompanied by a close protection officer. However, sources indicate the security teams remained discreetly in the background.
Guests at the luxury venue noted that Kardashian's presence was "very low-key," despite being unmistakable. The pair shared a room in the main house and are said to have hired out the swanky Cultivating Resilience Retreat spa and luxury bathhouse for exclusive use, with suites costing upwards of £1,100 per night.
"It all appeared to be very romantic. Kim and Lewis made use of all the facilities on offer," a source revealed to The Sun. Another onlooker mentioned that two guards were stationed by the door of their suite to ensure privacy, "so no one could disturb them."
A Long-Standing Friendship
Kardashian and Hamilton first met around twelve years ago. They were photographed together with their then-partners, Kanye West and Nicole Scherzinger, at the GQ Men of the Year Awards back in 2014. Their bond has persisted through various life changes.
- Hamilton developed a friendship with Kardashian's half-sister, supermodel Kendall Jenner, who joined him for a lap at the 2024 Miami Grand Prix.
- Kim's mother, Kris Jenner, also spent time with Hamilton in the pits at the Monaco Grand Prix in 2019.
- In 2015, Kanye West invited Hamilton to spend Easter with the family, where they bonded over a shared interest in music.
Following Kardashian's split from Kanye West in 2021, she and Hamilton remained close, even being honoured together at the Wall Street Journal's Innovator Awards.
Recent Relationship Histories
Kim Kardashian's last public relationship was with Saturday Night Live comedian Pete Davidson, which lasted from November 2021 until 2022. More recently, she was rumoured to be dating NFL star Odell Beckham Jr., though that six-month romance reportedly ended last year.
Lewis Hamilton was famously in a long-term, on-off relationship with Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger from 2007 until 2015. He has since been linked to other celebrities, including singer Rita Ora, but has largely kept his personal life private in recent years.
The couple concluded their Cotswolds retreat on Sunday morning. Hamilton was spotted using the gym and walking the grounds in an oversized grey tracksuit before they checked out around 11am. They departed together in the same two cars that had collected Kardashian from the airport, leaving the luxury spa behind but taking with them a whirlwind of new romance speculation.
