Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton ‘careful’ as long friendship turns romantic, source says

Source says Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton are taking romance slowly after years of friendship

Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton are said to be taking a cautious approach as their long-standing friendship develops into a romance, according to a new report.

The SKIMS founder and the Formula 1 driver first met in 2014 at the GQ Men of the Year Awards. At the time, Kardashian was married to Kanye West and Hamilton was in a relationship with Nicole Scherzinger. Despite being involved with other partners, the pair reportedly remained in the same social circles over the years.

According to RadarOnline, a source claimed their chemistry has been “simmering” for a long time. The two have crossed paths frequently in high-profile settings, with Hamilton becoming a familiar presence within the Kardashian-Jenner circle and attending family events, including Easter gatherings.

The source described their connection as rooted in a shared “mutual understanding”, noting that both are global public figures who have built business empires while living under intense media scrutiny. That common experience is said to have created a sense of respect and familiarity between them.

Speculation about a shift in their relationship increased following a reported trip to Estelle Manor in the Cotswolds. Observers cited in the report said the pair appeared comfortable together, exchanging “subtle glances” and quiet gestures that suggested a long history rather than a new acquaintance.

They have also been seen at major public events, including the 2026 Super Bowl, further fuelling interest in their status.

According to the source, Kardashian and Hamilton are being “careful” and are choosing to let the relationship progress privately. Neither has publicly commented on the nature of their relationship.