Lewis Hamilton Goes Instagram Official with Kim Kardashian in June 2026
**Lewis Hamilton went Instagram official with Kim Kardashian on 12 June 2026**, confirming a romance that had been swirling since early that year. The British driver posted a joint photo, ending weeks of paparazzi sightings and social‑media hints.
The pair first sparked dating rumors in February 2026 after a video showed them entering a Paris hotel together. A source later told *People* the meetup was “romantic.” Both were spotted at the 2026 Super Bowl on 8 February, sitting side‑by‑side in the VIP suite, fueling speculation that the fling was more than a friendly hang‑out.
Hamilton and the Kardashian family have crossed paths for over a decade. In September 2014 they appeared together at the *GQ* Men of the Year Awards, while Hamilton was dating Nicole Scherzinger and Kardashian was still married to Kanye West. The following year they shared front‑row seats at a Paris fashion show and a Balmain post‑show dinner.
Hamilton has long cultivated a reputation that stretches beyond the racetrack. In 2015 he spent Easter at the West‑Jenner home, playing music in Kanye’s studio, a moment Kanye later recounted at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. That anecdote showed Hamilton as a cultural connector, comfortable in music and fashion circles.
After the Instagram post, the duo attended Kate Hudson’s New Year’s Eve party in Aspen on 31 December 2025, a gathering that also featured other high‑profile athletes and entertainers. Their next public appearance is expected at the Monaco Grand Prix in May 2026, where Hamilton will race for Mercedes‑AMG Petronas and Kardashian may join him in the paddock.
Social‑media reaction split sharply. Some F1 fans praised Hamilton for being open about his personal life, while others warned that high‑profile relationships could distract from his championship chase. Hamilton’s team released a brief statement on 13 June 2026, saying the driver remains focused on the 2026 season and will “continue to give his all on‑track.”
The 2026 calendar shows Hamilton competing in 23 Grands Prix, starting with Bahrain on 20 March 2026. No official changes to his schedule have been announced, and the driver’s performance in the early races will likely set the tone for the rest of the year.
Mercedes‑AMG Petronas has not indicated any conflict with Hamilton’s new public relationship. However, a few sponsors, including a luxury watch brand, have hinted at potential joint campaigns featuring both Hamilton and Kardashian, suggesting a commercial upside to the partnership.
Historically, F1 drivers have linked with models and singers-think David Coulthard and Naomi Campbell, or Nico Rosberg and Vivian Kelley. Hamilton’s high‑profile match with a reality‑TV icon is arguably the most media‑intensive partnership the sport has seen in recent years.
With the driver now officially linked to Kardashian, the 2026 season carries extra narrative weight. Every podium finish will be scrutinised through the lens of his personal life, adding a new layer of public interest to his quest for an eighth world title.
Hamilton’s Instagram account @lewishamilton and Kardashian’s @kimkardashian will post updates. Official F1 channels and Mercedes‑AMG Petronas press releases will also provide race‑by‑race coverage.