Lewis Hamilton may have finished second at the Monaco Grand Prix, but his post-race gesture for girlfriend Kim Kardashian became the defining image of the weekend, instantly eclipsing much of the racing drama.
The seven-time world champion was spotted blowing a kiss toward the reality TV star during the podium ceremony. The affectionate moment, captured from multiple angles and shared across social media, officially signaled that their months-long romance is no longer being kept under wraps.
A kiss from the podium
The scene unfolded as Hamilton stood collecting his P2 trophy while Kimi Antonelli celebrated his fifth consecutive win of the season. In full view of the attending photographers, Hamilton turned toward a section of the crowd and directed a kiss toward where Kardashian was standing.
Kardashian, 45, appeared to smile and film the moment on her phone. Earlier during the post-race celebrations, Hamilton had also been seen approaching her for a kiss on the cheek.
The couple has been romantically linked since early 2026 after a series of sightings in London, Paris, New York, and Tokyo. While they have been photographed together multiple times, the Monaco weekend represented the first time Kardashian attended a race as his partner and the first time Hamilton acknowledged her presence so directly in a public sporting setting.
Hamilton’s tribute: She supports me ‘every day’
Following the race, Hamilton was asked about Kardashian’s presence and did not hesitate in his response.
“It’s amazing to have her come this weekend and to have that support,” he told reporters. “It’s amazing to have good people around you, good people supporting you, and she does that for me every day”.
The comment was widely interpreted as the most personal acknowledgment Hamilton has made about Kardashian, moving beyond vague references to general support.
When did Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton start dating?
Reports connecting the pair surfaced in February 2026 after they were seen together in Paris. Neither party immediately confirmed or denied a relationship, but sightings continued over the following months.
The first major public confirmation came in April, when Kardashian was spotted riding as Hamilton’s passenger in a Ferrari in Tokyo. Hamilton posted about the experience, captioning it “Tokyo Drift Vol. III.” Videos and photographs from the Malibu beach in April also showed the pair walking together and embracing in the water.
On June 1, Kardashian hard-launched the relationship on Instagram, posting images of herself and Hamilton cycling in New York, along with family photos of her four children. The caption simply read: “Lately”.
Monaco transforms speculation into spectacle
The Monaco Grand Prix has long been known as a playground for celebrities, and the 2026 edition lived up to its reputation.
Kardashian arrived by boat and was seen around the Ferrari garage with sister Khloé Kardashian and friend Simon Huck. Her presence captured as much attention as the drama on track, particularly after she was seen on the starting grid 50 minutes before lights out.
While Kardashian declined to speak with Sky Sports presenter Martin Brundle on the grid—ignoring his question with a polite smile—she remained a central figure throughout the weekend.
The couple’s supporters used social media to cheer them on, while some traditional F1 fans criticized the intense media focus on a romance rather than the racing itself.
A chaotic race and a messy podium
While the kiss dominated headlines, Hamilton’s result did not come easily. Starting from third, he moved up to second before the first corner when Max Verstappen suffered a grid-start failure. Hamilton then held his position while Antonelli raced unchallenged at the front.
A five-second penalty for speeding in the pit lane complicated his afternoon, but a well-timed safety car allowed Hamilton to serve the penalty without losing track position. Conditions were described as “the hardest” he had faced all season, with tire degradation forcing him to manage his pace from early in the race.
Hamilton has now finished second for three consecutive race weekends. Antonelli continues to lead the championship by a comfortable margin, with Hamilton moving ahead of his own teammate Charles Leclerc and Mercedes driver George Russell to claim second in the standings.
What happens next for Hamilton and Kardashian?
Neither Hamilton nor Kardashian has publicly labeled their relationship, but their actions have answered most of the speculation. Hamilton has acknowledged her as someone who supports him every day, while Kardashian has made their connection part of her public Instagram presence.
For now, both appear comfortable allowing their public appearances to speak for themselves. One thing is clear: dating a Formula 1 driver in a Ferrari means being visible. And at Monaco—the most glamorous race on the calendar—visibility is everything.
