Lewis Hamilton publicly refers to Kim Kardashian as his ‘girlfriend’ for the first time at Monaco Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton may have finished second in the Monaco Grand Prix, but he’s first in Kim Kardashian’s heart. 

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The two have had rumors swirling for months, with fans spotting the two together at the Super Bowl in February and in Tokyo in March. The latter also included Kim’s children.

It’s also worth noting that these two have been friends for over a decade, with red carpet photos of the pair dating back to 2014.

Here’s what Hamilton said about his relationship with reality star and businesswoman Kim Kardashian. 

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Lewis Hamilton addresses Kim Kardashian as his ‘girlfriend’

Hamilton finished second in the Monaco Grand Prix and afterward, made sure to thank those close to him for their support. He even blew her a kiss after receiving his trophy.

When asked about his support this weekend, Hamilton had a bit of nervous stuttering before answering the question. 

“It’s amazing to have her come this weekend and have her support,” Hamilton said in a post-race interview. 

Lewis Hamilton speaking about having kim kardashian with him this weekend pic.twitter.com/4Q9Br91llV

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Was Kim Kardashian at the Monaco Grand Prix?

Kardashian was in attendance at the Monaco Grand Prix, in an effort to support boyfriend Lewis Hamilton. She attended the race with her sister, Khloe. 

Hamilton and Kardashian also embraced after the race, celebrating Hamilton’s second-place run. 

Lewis Hamilton with Kim Kardashian after the race ❤️ pic.twitter.com/oE7KxoTV96

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However, Kardashian also learned the other side of race celebrations when she got the worst of the champagne on her fancy dress. Security had to rush in to help with an umbrella. 

Not Lewis and Kimi champagne spraying all over Kim K custom Gucci dress 😂✨ pic.twitter.com/maGBZAugQn

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When did Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian start dating?

The exact date of the start of their relationship is currently unclear, but it’s believed to be around the start of 2026. The rumors first flew at a New Year’s Eve party where the two were spotted together. Eventually, this grew to being spotted in Paris and Tokyo. 

Kardashian made the relationship official on social media on June 1, with Hamilton confirming it at last weekend’s race.

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