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F1 Star Lewis Hamilton Goes Public with Relationship, Introduces Partner to All Four Children During Lavish Getaway

PUBLISHED Aug 21, 2026, 4:05 PM ET

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Lewis Hamilton has made his relationship with Kim Kardashian more public, sharing affectionate vacation photos on Instagram on August 18, 2026. The 41-year-old Ferrari driver posted a carousel from a tropical getaway, including an image embracing Kardashian and another showing them with paintball equipment. Kardashian, 45, separately posted recent family photographs featuring Hamilton. The trip follows months of increasingly public appearances after the pair were first romantically linked in February following time together in the Cotswolds and Paris. Hamilton acknowledged Kardashian by name during a fan event at Silverstone in July, effectively confirming their relationship. However, the supplied account overstates the novelty of the family milestone: Hamilton had already spent time with Kardashian’s children during earlier trips, including a July lake vacation. Hamilton had also previously included Kardashian in an Instagram post. Thus, the August posts represent a further public escalation, not the relationship’s first public disclosure.

By James Porter | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On September 2, 2014, Kardashian and Hamilton were photographed together.
On March 5, 2015, they attended Balmain’s Paris fashion show.
On January 1, 2026, both attended Kate Hudson’s Aspen party.
On February 2, 2026, romance rumors emerged after European meetings.
On February 8, 2026, they appeared together at Super Bowl.
On March 22, 2026, Hamilton and Kardashian were spotted together.
On April 6, 2026, Hamilton included Kardashian in Instagram video.
On July 2, 2026, Hamilton publicly identified Kardashian as Kim.
On August 17, 2026, Kardashian shared family vacation photographs featuring Hamilton.
On August 18, 2026, Hamilton posted affectionate vacation photos together.
On August 19, 2026, Kardashian shared vacation photos featuring Hamilton.
By September 2026, F1 coverage may shift attention toward racing.
Over coming months, public appearances may further document relationship developments.
By year-end 2026, reporting may clarify relationship longevity and privacy.

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