Lewis Hamilton has never been one to wear his heart on his sleeve at a press conference — but in front of a roaring home crowd at Silverstone, the seven-time world champion made an exception. When asked what's behind his noticeably brighter mood this season, Hamilton paused, credited his Ferrari team — then grinned and added: "And of course, of course it's Kim."
The moment came during a fan Q&A ahead of the British Grand Prix, hosted by broadcaster David Croft, when the question of Hamilton's renewed happiness quickly turned from on-track form to off-track romance. His ex-Mercedes teammate George Russell, also present, couldn't resist the opportunity for a dig, quipping: "Is that because he has a fast car or a new girlfriend?" The crowd loved it — and so, clearly, did Hamilton.
From Rumours to Monaco
Hamilton and Kim Kardashian officially confirmed their relationship on social media in June 2026, though speculation had been building for months as the pair were repeatedly spotted together. The reality TV mogul and Skims founder made her first public appearance at an F1 race weekend at the Monaco Grand Prix, where she was seen cheering Hamilton on as he finished second. Her presence didn't go unnoticed — Croft referenced a light-hearted incident in which Kardashian accidentally used Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli's towel, which she later replaced with an apology. "He just needs to know if Kimi needs two towels or not," Croft joked at Silverstone.
The following weekend in Barcelona, Hamilton claimed his maiden victory with Ferrari, and was spotted immediately ringing Kardashian to share the moment. "You killed it! We're so proud of you. We're so excited," she was heard telling a visibly elated Hamilton over the phone.
'Good People Around You'
The couple have been measured in what they've shared publicly, but Hamilton offered a warmer glimpse into the relationship back in Monaco.
"It's amazing to have her come this weekend and have the support. She does that for me every day."
At Silverstone, he was equally generous — though characteristically diplomatic — when the subject came up again. He spent several beats praising the Ferrari operation before circling back to Kardashian, telling the crowd that the team had been "so welcoming" through a tough first year, before conceding that his happiness wasn't purely down to lap times.
"Once you spend a year with this team, Ferrari is the most iconic team of all time. The first year was obviously very tough but to finally see the hard work we've been putting in, it's finally getting us back to where we want to be. And of course, of course it's Kim."
A Season Transformed
Hamilton's upbeat demeanour this season has been one of the more discussed storylines across the F1 paddock. After a difficult final year at Mercedes — marked by frustration, contractual uncertainty and dwindling competitiveness — his move to Ferrari was greeted with both excitement and scepticism.
The opening phase of his first Ferrari campaign was rocky, but recent results, including that Barcelona win, have suggested the partnership is finding its feet. Whether it's the Prancing Horse finally delivering, a high-profile new relationship, or simply a man who has rediscovered what makes him tick, Hamilton at Silverstone looked every bit the driver who once seemed untouchable.
Russell's joke may have been cheeky, but Hamilton's answer was rather sweet — and the crowd at Silverstone didn't seem to mind one bit.
