Kim Kardashian's relationship with Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton has earned her unexpected credibility with her four children, who share her enthusiasm for the racing icon's high-octane career.
Hamilton, 41, has met Kardashian's children — North, 13, Saint, 10, Chicago, 8, and Psalm, 7 — and has spent time with them, according to a source speaking to Us Weekly. The children, whom Kardashian shares with ex-husband Kanye West, have responded enthusiastically to the racing champion's presence in their lives.
"Lewis loves kids so it's been fun for him," the insider told Us Weekly. "The kids think Lewis is really cool, especially Chicago and Saint, who are completely fascinated by the fact that he drives race cars for a living."
The relationship has transformed Kardashian's standing within her own household. "Kim jokes that having Lewis around has officially made her the 'cool mom' in their eyes," the source told Us Weekly, highlighting how the partnership has resonated with her younger children in particular.
The romance between Kardashian, 45, and Hamilton represents the evolution of a friendship spanning more than a decade. The pair first posed together publicly at the 2014 GQ Men of the Year ceremony, when Hamilton was dating Nicole Scherzinger and Kardashian was married to West, 49. Hamilton and Scherzinger, 47, ended their on-and-off relationship of seven years in 2015, while Kardashian and West divorced in 2021 after six years of marriage.
Romance speculation intensified earlier this year when the duo were spotted together at Estelle Manor in Oxfordshire, England, on January 31, following their separate attendance at Kate Hudson's New Year's Eve party in Aspen, Colorado. Additional sightings at a Paris hotel in early February further fueled public interest. At that time, sources indicated the relationship remained casual, with the pair having been on a few dates.
The relationship reached a new milestone when Kardashian made it Instagram official earlier this month, posting a photo collection on June 1 that included an image of the couple enjoying a bike ride together. The public acknowledgment signaled a shift in the relationship's trajectory.
"They are very serious now and it's going well," a source told Us Weekly exclusively, describing the current state of their partnership.
The couple recently demonstrated their commitment publicly when Kardashian attended the Monaco Grand Prix on June 6 with her sister Khloé Kardashian to support Hamilton during competition. The Skims cofounder has embraced the racing lifestyle, traveling between professional commitments to attend Hamilton's events.
The source told Us Weekly that Kardashian has been "spending her downtime in between shoots traveling to where Lewis is working," noting that she "enjoys the thrill of the race life and thinks it's so fun." The couple maintains their connection through frequent communication when apart, with "a lot of Facetime calls" helping them navigate their demanding professional schedules.
The relationship has received enthusiastic support from Kardashian's famous family. "Everyone in the Kardashian/Jenner family loves them together. Kim seems really happy," the insider shared with Us Weekly, indicating broad approval from her inner circle.
As both individuals manage high-profile careers — Kardashian with her entertainment and business ventures, Hamilton with his Formula 1 racing commitments — they continue to prioritize spending time together whenever possible. The relationship appears to have successfully integrated Hamilton into Kardashian's family life while maintaining the excitement and novelty that initially captivated her children's imagination.
Representatives for both Kardashian and Hamilton have not provided comment on the relationship details.
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