Lewis Hamilton, the 41-year-old Formula 1 driver, is giving fans a rare, personal look at his life away from the racetrack. On Friday, August 7, Hamilton shared a batch of Instagram photos from his summer break — including several intimate moments with girlfriend Kim Kardashian, the 45-year-old media personality and SKIMS founder. Here's everything you need to know about Hamilton's new post and where things stand with the rumored couple.
Things to Know:
- Lewis Hamilton shared new Instagram photos featuring Kim Kardashian on August 7.
- The post included snaps from a walk together and a visit to Kardashian's All's Fair set.
- Hamilton captioned the carousel "Resting, restoring, recharging."
- The pair have been romantically linked since earlier this year, following a decade-long friendship.
Inside Lewis Hamilton's New Instagram Post
Hamilton is currently on his mandatory summer break from the Formula 1 World Championship, and he used the downtime to share a warm, low-key snapshot of his personal life. The carousel mixed photos of friends, family, and pets — including a golden retriever puppy and a kitten — with a handful of images featuring Kardashian, according to Just Jared.
Among them: a casual selfie of the couple on a neighborhood walk, a shot of Kardashian sitting on a step in full glam, and a photo from the set of All's Fair, the Hulu legal drama Kardashian is currently filming for its second season. That image showed Hamilton posing in the background alongside her co-star Glenn Close. The final photo was a playful selfie of Kardashian in a black trench coat and veiled beret, throwing a peace sign to the camera, per Yahoo News UK.
"Resting, restoring, recharging," Hamilton wrote in the caption — a simple line that fans quickly latched onto, flooding the comments with well-wishes for the couple.
How Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian's Romance Began
Hamilton and Kardashian's relationship didn't happen overnight — the two have known each other for roughly a decade, having first crossed paths years before romance entered the picture. Their dynamic reportedly shifted from friendship to something more earlier this year, after they were both spotted at a New Year's Eve party hosted by Kate Hudson in Aspen, Colorado.
From there, things moved quickly. The pair took a private trip to England's Cotswolds and later to Paris, then made their first joint public appearance at Super Bowl LX on February 8. A few months later, in April, Hamilton shared a video from Tokyo that appeared to confirm the romance, according to InStyle, and by June the couple had gone fully Instagram-official.
A Source Says They're 'Going Strong'
As the relationship has become more public, insiders have offered a few glimpses behind the scenes. A source close to the couple said the two "are going strong and really happy," according to AOL. Other sources have described Hamilton as smitten, with one insider characterizing him as head over heels for the reality star and businesswoman.
The couple has also been spotted on multiple international outings together, including a stroll through Tokyo with Kardashian's sister Khloé Kardashian, according to Page Six, and a UK getaway that reportedly included a couples' spa visit and a private dinner.
Kim Kardashian's Busy Summer, On and Off Screen
While Hamilton has been on his F1 break, Kardashian has been deep in production on the second season of All's Fair, the Ryan Murphy legal drama that also stars Naomi Watts, Glenn Close, Niecy Nash-Betts, Teyana Taylor, and Sarah Paulson, according to Entertainment Now. Hamilton's set visit suggests he's been supporting her closely amid the shoot.
The two have also reportedly squeezed in personal time together this summer, including an earlier desert getaway to Arizona, according to The Mirror. Between the set visits, vacations, and now this candid Instagram post, the couple appears to be settling into a more visible — if still fairly private — rhythm.
What's Next for the Rumored Couple
Neither Hamilton nor Kardashian has publicly labeled the relationship beyond what fans can see through social media, and both have largely kept the details of their romance private. Still, between the set visits, group trips, and now this glimpse into a quiet weekend together, it's clear the pair are comfortable letting fans in — a little at a time.
Keep scrolling bigwritehook.co.uk for more updates on Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian as their relationship continues to unfold.
