On Sunday, speculation arose regarding a new romantic relationship involving Lewis Hamilton, the renowned Formula One driver, and Kim Kardashian, the reality television icon. Reports indicate that Kardashian, 45, traveled to the United Kingdom recently to spend a private weekend with Hamilton, 41, suggesting the two may be involved in a secret romance.
Sources revealed that the couple stayed in the main building of Estelle Manor, a luxury venue with rates starting at £1,000 per night. During their visit, they reportedly enjoyed a couples’ massage followed by a dinner in an exclusive private setting. Kardashian arrived on her private jet, valued at £100 million, accompanied by three bodyguards who ensured the couple’s privacy throughout their 24-hour visit.
One insider conveyed to The Sun that
“It all appeared to be very romantic.”
These developments add to the high-profile nature of Hamilton’s past relationships, with Kardashian being the latest prominent name linked to the F1 star.
A History of High-Profile Relationships for Lewis Hamilton
Throughout his career, Lewis Hamilton has maintained a private but occasionally public romantic life marked by relationships with well-known figures. His most notable long-term relationship was with Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger, which lasted intermittently from 2007 until their final split in 2015. The couple initially connected at the MTV EMAs in 2007 and went through several breakups and reconciliations over the years.
Their pattern of splitting and reuniting included a first separation in January 2010, followed by a reconciliation, another split in late 2011, and a subsequent attempt to reconcile in early 2012. By July 2013, they parted ways again, a decision that visibly affected Scherzinger, who was emotional during her stint as an X Factor judge. They briefly got back together in early 2014 before ultimately ending the relationship in 2015 due to the challenges posed by long-distance demands inherent in Hamilton’s global racing commitments.
Reflecting on the breakup, Scherzinger said in 2015,
“I’m devastated that it didn’t work out. It was the hardest decision we had to make, but we made it together.”
She added,
“We wish nothing but happiness and the very best for one another.”
Various Past Partners and Public Romances
Before Scherzinger, Hamilton’s relationships included a six-month romance with model Danielle Lloyd in 2002 and a longer four-year involvement with Jodia Ma from 2003 to 2007. Lloyd recollected their initial spark and ongoing communication despite geographical distance, explaining,
“We were both out with friends, but there was a bit of a spark and we swapped numbers.”
Ma, who studied event management at the Cambridge School of Arts and Science, remained connected enough to be present when Hamilton claimed his first world championship title in 2008.
Following his split with Scherzinger, Hamilton found himself linked with several prominent figures, including supermodels and celebrities. In 2015, he was photographed with Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner multiple times; however, he dismissed any romantic involvement, emphasizing his friendships. Hamilton similarly downplayed rumors about singer Rihanna after they were seen together in Barbados during a national carnival. Addressing this, he said,
“You know, I’ve known Ri for a long time. We’ve been friends for a while. We get to hang out every now and again.”
Unconfirmed speculations also connected Hamilton to celebrities such as Rita Ora, Winnie Harlow, Barbara Palvin, and Nicki Minaj. In 2016, Hamilton was seen leaving Ora’s apartment after spending the summer holiday together, and Ora later supported him at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. During an interview on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2017, Hamilton responded to inquiries about his reputed dating life by stating,
“No I’m not. I was in a long-term eight-year relationship, so I’m focused on my racing and trying to win the championship this year. I don’t have any plans [for romance].”
Friendships and Brief Relationships Over Recent Years
In 2017, Hamilton addressed further rumors on Ellen’s talk show, including his connection to Winnie Harlow and Barbara Palvin, asserting his focus on racing over romance. A new relationship emerged in 2021 with model Camila Kendra, who shared glimpses of Hamilton’s private life on social media, including photos taken at his Colorado home featuring one of his trophies. Their bond, initially described as a friendship, reportedly became more romantic before cooling off in 2022.
Romance rumors resurfaced in 2023 when Hamilton was spotted with singer Shakira. The pair were seen together on multiple occasions following Shakira’s split from her long-term partner Gerard Piqué. Their outings included boat trips in Miami and dinners in Barcelona after the Grand Prix, as well as Shakira attending the British Grand Prix at Silverstone where Hamilton placed third. Their relationship status was clarified as a “beautiful friendship.”
Later that year, Hamilton was linked to Juliana Nalu, Kanye West’s former partner, after they were observed leaving a party in Transcoso, Brazil. Nalu had appeared earlier at the Miami Grand Prix paddock. Not long before, reports indicated Hamilton had separated from a Brazilian model and joined the celebrity dating app Raya.
Most Recent Relationships Before Kim Kardashian Link
Before the rumored romance with Kardashian, Hamilton was connected to actress Sofia Vergara in early 2025. The Ferrari driver and the “Modern Family” star sparked speculation after dining together in New York. However, the relationship was short-lived, ending by March when sources described Vergara as feeling “abandoned” after Hamilton’s loss of interest.
Potential Implications of Hamilton’s New Relationship
This latest news about Lewis Hamilton’s secret romance with Kim Kardashian could represent the start of a new chapter in the personal life of the Formula One star, who has mostly kept his private affairs away from the public eye in recent years. Given both celebrities’ global profiles, their relationship is likely to attract significant media attention and public curiosity.
As Hamilton approaches further milestones in his racing career, navigating the balance between high-profile romance and professional focus will be critical. Observers will be interested to see whether this secretive connection with Kardashian marks a lasting partnership or remains a brief, private liaison amid Hamilton’s demanding sports schedule.
