Timeline of the Unexpected Romance Between Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton

We’re only in the first few weeks of 2026 and we already have one of the most surprising relationships of the year: Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton. Although several sources claim that everything is “very casual” and that they maintain a friends with benefits type dynamic, the truth is that the story between the two goes way back. We review their chronology.

2014: The First Encounter

Kim and Lewis are photographed for the first time at the GQ Men of the Year awards alongside Nicole Scherzinger and Kanye West. At that time, both were in other relationships, so the bond seemed completely friendly. That same year they met again at the Balmain after party dinner during Fashion Week.

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Rumors with Kendall Jenner

Some time later, the internet began to speculate about a supposed romance between Lewis Hamilton and Kendall Jenner. The driver quickly denied it in statements to E! News: “Kendall and I have been friends for a while, we’re just friends”.

November 1, 2021

Kim and Lewis meet again publicly at the WSJ Magazine Innovator Awards. By then, Kim was dating Pete Davidson.

December 31, 2025

Both attend Kate Hudson’s New Year’s Eve party in Aspen. The celebration was packed with celebrities, so their joint presence didn’t generate much attention at the time.

January 28, 2026

Kim talks about her love life on Khloé Kardashian’s podcast and assures that she is single. “Honestly, no. Isn’t that crazy?” she replied when asked if she was dating anyone, explaining that her priority is her children and that she hasn’t found the right person.

February 1, 2026

The romance comes to light when The Sun reveals that Kim and Lewis spent a romantic getaway in the Cotswolds. According to a source, they enjoyed a couple’s massage, a private dinner, and total discretion. That same night they would have spent time at the Rosewood hotel in London in an atmosphere described as “Netflix and chill”.

February 2, 2026

The couple travels to Paris and Kim is seen heading to a date at the Aqua Kyoto restaurant wearing a completely transparent catsuit. According to reports, they have tried to keep a low profile, using private entrances and underground access in hotels.

Serious relationship or something casual?

British media indicate that it is not an exclusive relationship. A source stated that Hamilton “is not looking to settle down”, but that both are comfortable with the current dynamic. They also claim that Lewis has been a support for Kim in her complex co-parenting situation with Kanye West, although he would not be interested in taking on a paternal role. For now, everything indicates that the story is just beginning.

Source Cosmopolitan