Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton Make an Appearance at Coachella
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Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton are exploring a romantic relationship, People and Entertainment Tonight report.
The two stars have known each other since at least 2014.
They had their first public outing at the 2026 Super Bowl.
Skims founder Kim Kardashian and Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton have known each other for over a decade but sparked dating rumors in early 2026 when they were seen on a whirlwind European trip.
It all began when footage came out of Kardashian and Hamilton entering a Paris hotel together, which a source later confirmed to People was “a romantic meetup.”
Since then, more sightings and comments from insiders have circulated. The two stars only added more fuel to dating rumors when they attended the 2026 Super Bowl together on February 8:
Here’s what we know so far about their potential romantic connection and longstanding friendship.
September 2014
It’s not clear exactly when the two first met, but they were seen together as far back as 2014. At the time, Kardashian was still with ex-husband Kanye West, and Hamilton was dating Nicole Scherzinger. Both couples were photographed as a group at the GQ Men of the Year Awards in September of that year.
David M. Benett - Getty ImagesMarch 2015
In March 2015, they were both seated front row at the same fashion show in Paris:
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They also attended a post-show dinner hosted by Balmain that same month.
Jacopo M. Raule - Getty ImagesMay 2015
In the past, Hamilton has been friendly with West and even spent time with the Kardashians and Jenners at their family homes. In 2015, West told the School of the Art Institute of Chicago that Hamilton spent Easter with them.
“Lewis Hamilton’s over at my house, and we’re playing some music in my studio,” he shared. “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!’”
November 2016
In 2016, Hamilton told City A.M., “Kanye said to me, ‘I’m big in the music world, but I’m trying to do what I love in fashion, and people don’t like it. You’re big in your racing world, but you love your music, and people will probably struggle to accept that you need to do what you love and not give a fuck about what anyone thinks.’”
May 2018
Hamilton also shares a friendship with Kardashian’s mother, Kris Jenner, and has made a number of appearances with her in public. She visited him in 2018 at the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix:
Charles Coates - Getty ImagesNovember 2021
In 2021, after Kardashian’s relationship with West ended, she and Hamilton posed for a group photo at WSJ. Magazine’s 2021 Innovator Awards where they were both being honored. At that time, Kardashian had just started seeing comedian Pete Davidson.
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Hamilton shared a photo on Instagram with Kardashian at the time, saying it was an “honor” to be in the same group as the Skims founder.
May 2024
Hamilton is also friends with Kardashian’s sister, Kendall Jenner, who was photographed chatting with him at the F1 Grand Prix in Miami in 2024:
BSR Agency - Getty ImagesJanuary 2026
On New Year’s Eve 2026, both Kardashian and Hamilton were seen at Kate Hudson’s New Year’s Eve party in Aspen, Colorado.
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February 2026February 1
On Feb. 1, 2026, a report claimed that they had taken a trip together to luxury Cotswold hotel Estelle Manor. Photos taken by Backgrid showed them both arriving at the hotel, albeit separately.
February 2
On February 2, after footage came out of Kardashian and Hamilton entering a Paris hotel together, a source confirmed to People that “it was a romantic meetup.”
February 3
Kardashian was also photographed stepping out for dinner with Hamilton at Aqua Kyoto in Paris. She appeared to share a view from its rooftop on her Instagram Story, multiple outlets pointed out:
Kim Kardashian’s Instagram Story from Paris.InstagramFebruary 4
On February 4, a source told Entertainment Tonight plainly that Kardashian and Hamilton “are now exploring a romantic relationship.”
“Kim and Lewis are spending more time together and seeing where things are going,” the insider explained. “They’ve been friends and known each other for years but are now exploring a romantic relationship.”
The source added of Kardashian specifically, “This has been a fun and refreshing change for her. She’s very intentional about who she lets into her life.”
February 8
Kardashian and Hamilton attended the 2026 Super Bowl, where they were filmed chatting in the stands. It marked their first public appearance together since dating rumors began:
TwitterMarch 2026March 3
In early March, Kardashian and Hamilton appeared to hint at a trip they took together. The pair posted strikingly similar desert landscape photos on their Instagram Stories, suggesting they were both in Arizona.
On March 3, a source told Entertainment Tonight that the two stars are “growing closer romantically,” as they spend more quality time together.
“She’s really into him, and they’re having a great time,” the source continued. “Kim feels light and completely at ease with him.”
March 16
Kardashian and Hamilton’s flirty dynamic continued online following Oscar weekend. Kardashian shared a carousel of her outfit from the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, where she wore a gold Gucci by Demna look fresh off the runway. Hamilton commented “😍” on the post.
InstagramMarch 22
Footage shared by a fan on social media showed Kardashian walking through Tokyo with Hamilton by her side. In the clip, the Skims founder wears a body-hugging gray dress over black leggings. At one point, she laughs over her shoulder at a comment. Hamilton is in a brown coat and charcoal pants. Per TMZ, Hamilton had just placed third at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix and was set to race in Japan during the last weekend of the month.
March 24
Kardashian and Hamilton’s time together extended into a family trip. According to People, Hamilton joined Kardashian and her children on a spring break vacation in Tokyo, alongside Khloé Kardashian and her kids.
A source told the outlet, “He’s just an easygoing guy with great energy. Her family likes him, and Kim’s very into him. They are both busy with their careers but see each other as much as possible. It’s more than just a casual connection. It takes a lot to capture Kim’s interest, and she’s definitely intrigued.”
April 2026April 6
Kardashian appeared in Hamilton’s Instagram post documenting his time in Tokyo, marking the first time she’s been featured on his page. In the video, Hamilton drove a Ferrari through the city, with Kardashian riding alongside him. At one point in the clip, she reacts to the experience, saying, “That’s insane.”
InstagramApril 12
Kardashian and Hamilton were photographed at Coachella together during Justin Bieber’s set, moving through the crowd as Kardashian held onto Hamilton’s arm. She wore fitted black leather pants with a low-cut sleeveless top and a bandana covering part of her face, while Hamilton opted for a loose black hoodie, relaxed trousers, a baseball cap, and sunglasses.
April 17
Kardashian dropped a carousel of pictures on Instagram from her Coachella trip that appeared to feature Hamilton, or at least his hand. In the image, Kardashian is seated in a man’s lap, and his hand features tattoos that look the same as the race car driver’s.
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