Inside Lewis Hamilton's High-Profile Celebrity Relationships
Formula One icon Lewis Hamilton has cultivated a romantic history with some of the world's most famous celebrities, spanning nearly two decades of his elite racing career. His relationships have frequently captured public attention, blending the worlds of motorsport and global entertainment in a series of high-profile pairings.
The On-Again, Off-Again Romance with Nicole Scherzinger
Hamilton's most enduring celebrity relationship began in 2007 when he started dating Nicole Scherzinger, the lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls. Their romance experienced multiple breakups and reconciliations before ultimately concluding in 2015 after four separations. The demanding Formula One schedule, with extensive international travel, contributed significantly to their challenges.
"It may be slightly different in that we are travelling as much as we are, and you are just away for crazy amounts of time," Hamilton reflected in 2019. "So that's probably an additional weight that makes it really, really tough to hold down a good relationship." The distance between their careers proved insurmountable for the couple.
Rumoured Connections and Brief Encounters
Following his split from Scherzinger, Hamilton has been linked to numerous other celebrities, though many connections remained unconfirmed or platonic. In 2023, speculation emerged about a potential romance with Colombian superstar Shakira after they were spotted together at the Spanish Grand Prix and later seen on a night out in London during the British Grand Prix weekend.
However, sources clarified that Hamilton and Shakira maintained only a friendship. Similarly, earlier rumours connected Hamilton to Rihanna over a decade ago, though the racing driver consistently described their relationship as purely friendly. "You know, I've known Ri for a long time. We've been friends for a while," Hamilton explained about the Barbadian singer.
More Recent High-Profile Pairings
Hamilton's romantic life entered a new phase of media scrutiny when he began appearing publicly with reality television star Kim Kardashian. Their arrival together at Estelle Manor in the Cotswolds solidified their status as a celebrity power couple, combining Hamilton's motorsport legacy with Kardashian's entertainment empire.
This relationship represents perhaps Hamilton's most visible celebrity pairing to date. Beyond Kardashian, the Formula One champion has been romantically linked to numerous other famous women including:
- Nicki Minaj, with whom he traveled to Dubai in 2018
- Rita Ora, spotted together at multiple celebrity events
- Former Playboy model Danielle Lloyd
- Model Winnie Harlow
- Fashion influencer Sophia Richie
- Actress Sofia Vergara
Brief Flings and Controversial Claims
In 2015, Hamilton had a short-lived relationship with Veronica Valle, who later made controversial claims about their time together. Valle alleged that Hamilton suggested a threesome involving model Karrueche Tran, though she emphasized that nothing ultimately occurred. "I think he was just joking about threesomes," Valle told The Sun on Sunday. "As far as I'm aware, he never actually had any."
These various relationships and rumoured connections illustrate how Hamilton's personal life has paralleled his professional success, creating a narrative of celebrity romance that continues to evolve alongside his racing career. The intersection of elite sports and entertainment culture remains a consistent theme throughout his dating history.
