Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton confirm they're dating

22 April 2026, 10:16

Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton have sparked dating rumours after being photographed at the same hotel
Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton first sparked dating rumours after being photographed at the same hotel in 2026. Picture: Getty

By Zoe Adams

Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton are the centre of showbiz dating rumours right now but are they actually in a relationship? Here's all the evidence we have so far.

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The celebrity dating world is full of surprises and rumours and the latest ones surrounding Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton have shocked many.

Despite the words coming from their own mouths, it's been practically confirmed they're dating as the Formula One champion and reality TV star are enjoying private and extravagant dates as they move from friendship to romance.

Despite not confirming their romance, Lewis and Kim have been pictured arriving and leaving the same luxury hotel in the Cotswolds, both of them at the Super Bowl and rumours of a romantic holiday.

The history between the two also goes back years as they first struck up a friendship when the sports star was dating Nicole Scherzinger and she was married to Kanye West.

So are Kim and Lewis actually dating? What's their relationship history so far? Here's all the evidence of their romance.

Kim Kardashian smiling on the red carpet wearing a fur coat
Kim Kardashian hasn't confirmed or denied her new romance rumours. Picture: Getty

April 2026: Kim and Lewis's surf date

Snapped on a quiet beach in Malibu, California, Kim and Lewis enjoyed some quality time alone as they swam in the ocean, surfed and indulged in plenty of PDA.

They may not have confirmed their romance themselves but there is no denying they're dating now.

April 2026: Kim and Lewis go Instagram official

Okay, well sort of. It wasn't a big announcement or a cute loved-up selfie but Kim uploaded a collection of photos on to her grid where she is very clearly sitting on Lewis's lap.

You may not be able to see his face, but with his hand around her waist, many were quick to recognise his tattoos.

The mum of four captioned it: "Coachella Hallelujah."

March 2026: Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton's romantic getaway

It seems Lewis and Kim are stealing as many romantic dates together as possible before he the F1 season begins as they've both enjoyed a romantic trip to Utah.

Neither of them posted any pictures together but they both did share holiday photos of the resort at the same time.

The five-star luxury hotel is reportedly £3,200 a night and has been a popular hideaway for the Kardashian family for years.

February 2026: Kim and Lewis's luxury hotel date

Both Kim and Lewis were pictured checking in to Estelle Manor, a beautiful hotel in the Cotswolds, at the beginning of the month.

Kim, aged 45, arrived via her private jet on the Saturday with Lewis, aged 41, arriving moments later from London via helicopter.

Reports suggested they had a private dinner in their room as well as a couple's treatment in the spa.

December 2025: Kim and Lewis meet at Kate Hudson's New Year's Eve party

Despite knowing each other for years, it's been reported it was Kate Hudson's New Year's Eve party in Aspen in 2025 that saw the romantic spark.

A source told Hello!: "Kim and Lewis got people talking at Kate Hudson's New Year's Eve Party in Aspen last year.

"Lewis was there with three of his friends and some of his team members, but they still managed to have an intimate chat together and there appeared to be chemistry between them inside the bash.

"However, they were careful not to be pictured together and left separately at the time, it seemed as though they were both trying to play it cool as it's clearly still early days for them both."

Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton were pictured together at the 2021 Innovator Awards
Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton were pictured together at the 2021 Innovator Awards. Picture: Getty

Inside Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton's friendship

Kim and Lewis have been snapped together on various occasions in the years leading up to these dating rumours.

First, they were pictured in 2014 at the GQ Men Of The Year awards alongside their respective partners at the time.

In 2016, they were photographed together again at Paris Fashion Week and in 2021, Lewis shared a photo of him and Kim to Instagram after they were both honoured at the WSJ Magazine Innovator Awards.

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