Hamilton Credits Kardashian for His Newfound Happiness

Lewis Hamilton offered a rare public acknowledgment of his relationship with Kim Kardashian during a fan event at Silverstone on Thursday, July 2, confirming that the reality television star has significantly elevated his happiness.

The 41-year-old Formula One driver was asked directly about his improved demeanor during a stage appearance in the United Kingdom ahead of the British Grand Prix, which runs from Friday, July 3, to Sunday, July 5. When a fan inquired whether a girlfriend might be the source of his recent happiness, Hamilton initially deflected to discuss his professional achievements with Ferrari before circling back to address the personal question.

Broadcaster David Croft injected humor into the exchange by referencing an incident at the Monaco Grand Prix earlier this summer, when Kardashian, 45, accidentally used Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli's towel. The 19-year-old driver later received a replacement towel from Kardashian after she realized the mistake.

Hamilton first addressed his professional satisfaction, explaining his transition to Ferrari and the team's recent performance improvements. "Once you spend a year with this team, Ferrari is the most iconic team of all time, and they've had a difficult period of time," Hamilton said, according to Us Weekly. "It's such an amazing team and they've been so welcoming. The first year was obviously very tough but to finally see the hard work we've been putting in, it's finally get us back to where we want to be."

The racer then confirmed what fans suspected. "And of course, of course it's Kim," Hamilton stated, acknowledging that Kardashian has indeed contributed to his elevated mood and overall contentment.

The relationship between Hamilton and Kardashian represents a romantic evolution of a friendship spanning more than a decade. The pair first appeared together publicly at the 2014 GQ Men of the Year ceremony, though both were in other relationships at the time. Hamilton was dating Nicole Scherzinger, while Kardashian was married to Kanye West.

Hamilton and Scherzinger, 47, ended their on-and-off relationship of seven years in 2015. Kardashian divorced West, 49, in 2021 after six years of marriage. The former couple shares four children: North, 13, Saint, 10, Chicago, 8, and Psalm, 7.

Romance speculation between Hamilton and Kardashian began in earnest on January 31 when the two were observed together at Estelle Manor in Oxfordshire, England. The following month, they were spotted in Paris, further fueling relationship rumors.

Kardashian made the relationship official on June 1 through an Instagram post featuring Hamilton, with the couple photographed enjoying a bike ride together. Days later, she attended the Monaco Grand Prix to support Hamilton, who finished second in the race.

Following that race on June 7, Hamilton offered his first public comments about the relationship. "It's amazing to have her come this weekend and have the support," Hamilton told reporters, according to Us Weekly. "But, you know, with my friends, incredible turnout, just overall, the people. It's amazing to have good people around you and good people supporting you, and she does that for me every day."

The relationship has progressed to include interactions with Kardashian's children. A source told Us Weekly on June 18 that Hamilton has spent time with all four of Kardashian's children and that the experience has been positive for everyone involved. The children reportedly find Hamilton's racing career fascinating, particularly Chicago and Saint.

According to the same source, Kardashian has been actively supporting Hamilton's career by traveling to his racing events during breaks from her own professional commitments. The Skims founder reportedly enjoys the excitement surrounding Formula One racing and has embraced the lifestyle that comes with dating a professional driver.

Hamilton's public acknowledgment at Silverstone represents the most direct confirmation yet of how the relationship has affected his personal life, marking a notable moment for the typically private athlete as he balances his high-profile romance with his demanding racing career.