Lewis Hamilton And Kim Kardashian were spotted strolling down a Tokyo street on Sunday, and fans online are losing it.
Rumors of a romance between the two first emerged in February 2026, but despite a growing body of evidence, the two have remained tight-lipped about any potential involvement.
Hamilton, in particular, was reportedly dismissive when asked if they were a couple.
The Formula 1 legend was in Tokyo ahead of the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix, following a strong performance in China.
Kim Kardashian’s latest appearance with Lewis Hamilton leaves fans divided
Clips and images of Hamilton and Kardashian began circulating on social media on Sunday morning, sparking a wave of confused and divided reactions.
For many, the vague public status of their relationship remains a source of frustration.
“Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian together in Tokyo?? What’s going on?” a user wrote about X.
“Is this real life or a movie promo? Tokyo is glowing with LH vibes and Kim is wild,” another user added.
Others were more critical, with some comments focusing on Kardashian’s appearance and public image.
“I feel like no one cares about Kim Kardashian anymore or is it just me?” a comment on Reddit read. “It just doesn’t seem to generate as much buzz as it did five years ago.”
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Hamilton is no stranger to dating other high-profile celebrities, having notably been involved with Nicole Scherzinger in the early 2010s.
If he and Kardashian ultimately confirm that they are dating, it would not only continue this trend, but also further raise the profile of partners linked to the current crop of F1 stars.
Max Verstappen, for example, has had a long-term relationship with Kelly Piquet since 2020.
Piquet is a professional model, but she is also the daughter of F1 legend Nelson Piquet.
Another Formula 1 star who is in a high-profile relationship is Charles Leclerc, who recently married his long-time partner Alexandra Saint Mleux in a private ceremony in Monaco.
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Hamilton traveled to Asia this month to try to boost his chances of winning an eighth world championship, which would also be his first since 2020.
At the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix held on March 16 in Shanghai, Hamilton finished third for Ferrari. Kimi Antonelli won the race, while George Russell finished second.
Despite his vast experience, Hamilton described the race as the finest of his career to date.
“I think it’s the best race I’ve ever had in Formula 1,” he said in his post-race press conference.
The next round of the championship is the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix, which will take place in Suzuka, about three hours by bullet train from Tokyo.
Lewis Hamilton’s mother reportedly unimpressed by his romance rumors
While Hamilton and Kardashian continue to be seen together, fueling ongoing dating rumors, the British driver’s mother is said to be unimpressed with the couple.
According to a report from In Touch, Hamilton’s mother, Carmen Larbalestier, does not seem supportive of a potential relationship between the two.
“From Carmen’s point of view, the Kardashian lifestyle doesn’t really fit her son’s personality in the long run,” a source close to the family reportedly told the magazine.
Instead, Larbalestier would prefer a more discreet partner for his son.
“She thinks it would be better for him to partner with someone much more discreet and private,” the source added.
Hamilton shut down questions about his relationship with Kim Kardashian
Hamilton and Kardashian certainly attracted attention during the 2026 Super Bowl, where they were spotted sitting next to each other.
In fact, The Blast talked about a lip reader who claimed that, during the game, the lovebirds talked about meeting Hamilton’s mother.
The motorsport star was reportedly asked by print media if he enjoyed Kardashian’s company more than gaming.
“It’s my private life, I’m not going to talk about it,” Hamilton reportedly retorted.
In July 2025, he suggested to RTBF that he prioritized his career over love.
“I made a different choice,” Hamilton said. “I decided to maximize the time I have here because it’s shorter than you think.”
