The stands at the national football league (NFL) championship game (Super Bowl) at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on 8/2 drew attention as Hamilton and Kim sat side-by-side, chatting intimately. The two comfortably held hands, partly confirming their rumored relationship from weeks prior.

Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian watch the national football league championship game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on 8/2/2026. *Telegraph*

This marked the first public display of affection for the seven-time F1 world champion and Kim, especially at America's largest sporting event. Their images quickly spread across social media, becoming one of the most talked-about topics on Super Bowl night. A video of the two conversing garnered tens of millions of views on social media X.

According to a lip-reading expert from the British newspaper Daily Mail, Hamilton told Kim: "No, I don't introduce any girl to my mom. I mean, you'll meet her one day, my mom is very excited to meet you."

Kim then simply replied: "Yeah."

"This is enough to suggest that the relationship between the two appears to be progressing, especially since Kim is about to meet Hamilton's mom", commented the Daily Mail.

Before their Super Bowl appearance, Hamilton and Kim were previously seen together in Europe. They traveled to Paris, stayed in a luxury hotel, and shared an SUV.

A week before the Super Bowl, both also appeared at the upscale Estelle Manor resort in Oxfordshire, England. Although they arrived separately, their shared stay at this famously discreet location further fueled media belief that they were spending private time together. Details like sharing hotel services, private dinners, and increased security indicated their focus on protecting their personal lives.

The two sports and entertainment stars have known each other since 2014, appearing together at major fashion events. Hamilton also maintains a friendly relationship with the Kardashian family, including matriarch Kris Jenner and half-sister Kendall Jenner. The British driver once attended a Kardashian family gathering, demonstrating a long-standing connection between the two sides.

Kim enters this relationship after a period focused on her family and individual career. After divorcing American rapper Kanye West in 2022, she dedicated most of her time to caring for her 4 children and completing her law studies in 2025. In previous statements, she affirmed that her top priority remains family, but she did not rule out the possibility of seeking personal happiness when ready.

Hamilton has long maintained a relatively private personal life despite his level of fame. The 41-year-old driver once had a long-term relationship with singer Nicole Scherzinger and was often mentioned by the media alongside other entertainment stars. However, Hamilton rarely made his romantic relationships public at crowded events like the Super Bowl.

By Hoang An (Source: Cosmopolitan, Telegraph)