Kim Has A New Man, And It Is Lewis Hamilton. Inside Their Relationship Type And Timeline
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Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton have finally made their rumoured romance Instagram official and in true celebrity style, they did it with speed, glamour and a hint of mischief
While their current equation may feel new, Kardashian and Hamilton are not strangers. Their paths have crossed over the years in social and fashion circles. (Image: Instagram)
In a high-octane Instagram reel posted on Monday by the 41-year-old Formula One champion, the 45-year-old reality television star was captured sitting shotgun in Hamilton’s bright red Ferrari as he tore through the streets of Tokyo at thrilling speeds. Set to the track Victory Lap by Skepta, PlaqueboyMax and FredAgain, the video shows Hamilton pulling off slick driving manoeuvres before the camera catches Kardashian smiling widely in the passenger seat. Hamilton’s caption was pure petrolhead poetry, “HERE WE GO AGAIN. TOKYO DRIFT VOL. III.”
The post instantly sent the internet into overdrive. For weeks, the pair had been trailed by dating speculation. Now, with one elegantly edited reel, the speculation has become confirmation of sorts.
Despite the buzz, insiders suggest this is not a conventional celebrity romance. Daily Mail in its exclusive report, indicate that the relationship leans more towards a “friends with benefits” arrangement rather than anything exclusive. In a culture still drawn to defining relationships quickly, Kardashian and Hamilton seem to be resisting that urge.
Rumours first gained traction in early February when the two were spotted on what appeared to be a low-key romantic getaway in Europe. The setting was discreet, the details limited, but enough to spark curiosity.
Soon after, they were seen together again, this time in a far more public setting, seated in the same VIP booth at the Super Bowl. It was a subtle but telling shift, from private to visible, without any formal confirmation.
By March, the pair had taken things further, travelling together to Utah on what sources described as a luxurious trip. Later that month, Tokyo became their latest shared destination, with Kardashian’s children joining them, adding another layer to an otherwise casual connection.
Their connection, however, has been simmering for more than a decade now.
How It Started?
While their current equation may feel new, Kardashian and Hamilton are not strangers. Their paths have crossed over the years in social and fashion circles.
They were first photographed together back in 2015 at the GQ Men of the Year Awards alongside Nicole Scherzinger and Kanye West. At the time, both were in other relationships, and the interaction remained purely social.
That same year, they were seen again during Paris Fashion Week, further reinforcing their overlapping circles. Over the years, occasional appearances, including the 2021 WSJ Magazine Innovator Awards, kept them within each other’s orbit, though never romantically linked.
Fast-forward to late 2025 and the sparks finally ignited. On New Year’s Eve, both attended Kate Hudson’s star-studded party in Aspen. By January 28 this year, Kim was telling her sister Khloé on her podcast that she was single and focused on her children. “Honestly, no,” she said when asked if she was seeing anyone. “I just feel like my kids need me.”
Less than a week later, everything changed. On February 1, The Sun report revealed that Kim and Lewis had enjoyed a discreet romantic mini-break at Estelle Manor in the Cotswolds. The couple reportedly booked a couples’ massage, enjoyed full use of the facilities in private, and dined in a secluded room. “They clearly wanted some time for just the two of them,” an insider told the paper.
From the Cotswolds they jetted to Paris, where Kim was photographed heading to dinner at Aqua Kyoto in a sheer catsuit. Sources described the trip as low-key yet luxurious — private rooms, side entrances, bodyguards and underground car parks forming what one called “a military operation” to keep things quiet.
By early March the pair were spotted together in a VIP booth at the Super Bowl. Later that month they enjoyed a luxurious getaway in Utah, and by the end of March they were in Tokyo, this time with Kardashian’s children in tow.
April 07, 2026, 17:31 IST
