We're only a few months into 2026 and we already have our first unexpected celebrity relationship: Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton have arrived. These two quietly started dating at the beginning of the year and have now just gone Instagram official. So when did they actually get together? And what do we know about this A-List power couple? Here's their full relationship timeline, starting from the most recent update.
6 April 2026 - The couple go Insta official
After months of speculation that the pair are dating, the couple have now gone Instagram official following Lewis' most recent post.
Posting on his main Instagram grid yesterday (6 April), Lewis shared a video of his time off in Tokyo, while in Japan for the Grand Prix a few weeks ago.
The majority of the video is of Lewis driving a car around the streets of Tokyo, however the video ends with the reveal he was driving Kim in the car, who is seen smiling and laughing while riding in the passenger seat. Talk about a hard launch.
See the video here:
Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton's full relationship timeline
2 September, 2014
Kim and Lewis are photographed for the first time (with Nicole Scherzinger and Kanye West) at the GQ Men Of The Year awards. Obviously, they're both in relationships with other people, so the vibes are strictly platonic!
1 November, 2021
Kim and Lewis hang at the WSJ. Magazine 2021 Innovator Awards. (Note: she was dating Pete Davidson at the time!)
31 December, 2025
Kim and Lewis both attend Kate Hudson's New Year's Eve party in Aspen, but it's an event packed with celebrities so no one really pays any attention. Pics below....
28 January, 2026
Kim opens up about her dating life to Khloé Kardashian on her podcast, saying—when asked if she's with anyone—“Honestly, no. Isn't that crazy?” She adds, “I just feel like my kids need me. It's really hard when I have to put them to bed every night. I get them up. I take them to school. I get them ready. They sleep in my bed. I haven't had time — and I'm okay with that. I thought, ‘You know what? I'm going to be studying. I won't have time. When I'm done, I'll open myself up.’ I opened myself up. But it's just, I haven't found anyone. And that's okay.”
1 February, 2026
News of Kim and Lewis' relationship leaks thanks to The Sun revealing they spent the previous night on a romantic mini getaway to the Cotswolds. An insider says “They had a couples massage booked in and had full use of the facilities for just the two of them. It was all kept very quiet—they clearly wanted to have some time for just the two of them. In the evening, they had dinner in a private room so they didn’t have other guests around. Estelle Manor is an incredible place to have a date, it’s so luxurious and glamorous.”
2 February, 2026
Kim and Lewis head to Paris and Kim's spotted heading to a date at Aqua Kyoto in a totally sheer catsuit.
Meanwhile, a source tells The Sun they spent "most of their time together in their room and ordered food there" and were trying to be low key, "using side entrances at hotels, or are using hotels which have underground car parks. They’ll then use lifts straight to their room. It’s like a military operation moving them from place to place but Kim has her two bodyguards and Lewis has his close protection officer on hand to help things run smoothly."
8 February, 2026
Kim and Lewis are spotted at the Super Bowl!
9 February, 2026
Fans think they hear Lewis in the background of this video!
11 February, 2026
A source tells People Kim "feel safe" and she "genuinely enjoys spending time with him."
"There's a comfort level there, because they've known each other for years," they add. "Kim's gone on dates and met people over the years, but Lewis is the first guy she's really into in a long time. She always liked him. She's excited about their romantic connection."
That said, Kim is "just taking things moment by moment and seeing where it goes. Her life is very much centred in Los Angeles with her kids and work. She's not thinking about the future right now, or putting any pressure on it."
2 March, 2026
Lewis and Kim are spotted at Lake Powell by paps, and then they share photos from their trip.
9 March, 2026
A source tells Us Weekly that, “They are going strong and really happy. Lewis is head over heels and those closest to him believe he has finally met his match. He has waited over a decade for his dream girl and is crazy about her.”
Oh, and “They are both very committed to making things work no matter how long the distance is or how busy they are. Because their relationship started with a friendship first, those closest to them believe this could be endgame for them both.”
16 March, 2026
Lewis drops heart eyes on this pic of Kim:
24 March, 2026
Kim and Lewis vacation in Tokyo! A source tells People, “He's just an easygoing guy with great energy. Her family likes him and Kim's very into him. They are both busy with their careers, but see each other as much as possible. It's more than just a casual connection. It takes a lot to capture Kim's interest and she's definitely intrigued."
Stay tuned for updates!
