5 min readThey may not have spoken publicly about it just yet, but Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton have been hard-launching their romance all over the world—and on social media.
The reality mogul and the Formula One driver have known each other for over a decade, but dating rumors didn’t spark until earlier this year, when they were spotted on what appeared to be a romantic European getaway spanning the Cotswolds and Paris. Since then, the two have been seen together everywhere from the 2026 Super Bowl to Tokyo to Coachella.
Although Kardashian was briefly linked to NFL player Odell Beckham Jr. in 2024, her romance with Hamilton marks her first public relationship since her romance with Pete Davidson, which lasted from 2021 to 2022. Before that, she was married to Kanye West from 2014 until she filed for divorce from the rapper in 2021. Hamilton previously dated singer Nicole Scherzinger.
Ahead, take a look into the Skims founder and the F1 pro’s full relationship timeline—from their time as friends attending the same industry events to their recent romantic getaways and glitzy dates.
They pose together with their significant others
September 2, 2014
It’s unknown when Kardashian and Hamilton first meet, but their appearance at the 2014 GQ Men of the Year Awards marks one of the first times they’re photographed together in public. At the time, Kardashian is married to Kanye West, and Hamilton is dating singer (and now Tony-winning Broadway star) Nicole Scherzinger, with both couples posing together for photos on the red carpet.
They attend Balmain’s fall 2015 show
March 5, 2015
Kardashian and Hamilton both sit front row at Balmain’s fall 2015 show during Paris Fashion Week. After the runway event, they attend a dinner hosted by the fashion house, where they’re photographed together with Jared Leto, Kanye West, and then-creative director Olivier Rousting.
Kim and Lewis are honored at the 2021 Innovator Awards
November 1, 2021
Kardashian and Hamilton are both honored at WSJ Magazine’s 2021 Innovator Awards, where they stand next to each other for a photo alongside Demi Moore and Kim Jones. It’s all still friendly, though, as Kardashian—who files for divorce from West earlier this year—has just started dating Pete Davidson.
Hamilton posts a photo of himself with Kardashian at the event on Instagram, writing that it’s an honor to be recognized among a group of “remarkable talent,” calling out the Skims founder for her work with Jones on the brand.
They attend the same New Year’s Eve party
January 1, 2026
Ringing in 2026, Kardashian and Hamilton both attend Kate Hudson’s New Year’s Eve party in Aspen, Colorado.
They spark romance rumors in Europe
February 2, 2026
Dating rumors officially begin as reports break that Kardashian and Hamilton spend a quiet romantic retreat at the luxury hotel Estelle Manor located in the Cotswolds. Photos show them arriving separately at the hotel, and Kardashian’s massive monogrammed luggage quickly takes the spotlight.
Their Euro trio continues, and they’re soon seen entering the same hotel in Paris. A source tells People, “It was a romantic meetup.”
While in the City of Light, the pair is photographed out to dinner at Aqua Kyoto.
Reports say they’re “exploring” a romantic relationship
February 4, 2026
A source tells Entertainment Tonightthat 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 reveals. “They’ve been friends and known each other for years but are now exploring a romantic relationship.”
The source adds of Kardashian: “This has been a fun and refreshing change for her. She’s very intentional about who she lets into her life.”
They attend the Super Bowl together
February 8, 2026
Following their low-key romantic trip to the Cotswolds and Paris, Kardashian and Hamilton make a surprise joint appearance at the 2026 Super Bowl.
They sit together in the stands and are seen sharing some PDA during the game.
Lewis comments a flirty emoji on Kim’s Instagram
March 16, 2026
After weeks of keeping a low profile, the rumored couple shares a flirty moment on Instagram. Kardashian posts a recap of her sparkling Gucci look from the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscars after-party, and Hamilton reacts by leaving a heart-eyed emoji in the comments.
They’re spotted in Tokyo together
March 22, 2026
The next jet-setting location serving as the backdrop to Kardashian and Hamilton’s romance? Tokyo. The pair is photographed together in Japan, where they’re seen sharing some subtle PDA during a daytime outing.
Hamilton is there for a Formula 1 race, while Kardashian takes a spring break vacation to the same destination with her sister Khloé Kardashian and their children, evidently to be there for her beau.
During a fun day, Hamilton and Kardashian take her kids race car driving. A source tells People of Hamilton: “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.”
Kim appears in Lewis’s Instagram post
April 6, 2026
Following their time spent in Tokyo, Hamilton posts Kardashian to his Instagram grid. The video features the F1 driver racing, and toward the end, Kardashian is seen riding in the passenger seat beside him.
In her brief cameo in the video, Kardashian is all smiles. After the high-speed drive with Hamilton, she admits: “That’s insane.”
The couple attends Coachella together
April 12, 2026
Kardashian and Hamilton attend weekend one of Coachella together, where they watch Justin Bieber’s headlining set. Making their couple’s debut at the music festival, they wear coordinating all-black looks—with Kardashian opting for a plunging top and bandana that covers part of her face. Similarly attempting to go incognito, Hamilton wears a black hoodie, sunglasses, and baseball cap.
Kardashian’s eldest daughter, North West, accompanies them with a friend during the outing.
Kim soft-launches Lewis on Instagram
April 16, 2026
Days after Kardashian and Hamilton are seen together at Coachella, the Skims founder shares a carousel of photos from her time at the music festival on Instagram. The second photo in the post features Kardashian sitting on a man’s lap (presumably Hamilton’s, as the tattoos seem to match his) as his arm wraps around her. She simply captions the post, “Coachella Hallelujah.”
The pair enjoys a tropical getaway.
August 18, 2026
Hamilton shares a rare Instagram post featuring Kardashian, where he documents his summer travels, including a Hawaii getaway that he took with the Skims founder. “Outtakes,” he captions the post. The image sees the pair standing on the beach, with Hamilton wrapping his arms around his partner.
Kardashian wears a lavender bikini top and a yellow-and-orange sarong studded with silver sequins, while Hamilton wears black gym shorts and a baseball cap with sunglasses sitting on top of it. In a later slide, the two pose for the camera while holding what appear to be paintball guns, and they are seen decked out in protective gear.
Kardashian also shares photos on her own Instagram from the vacation.