Overview
- Lewis Hamilton publicly thanked Kim Kardashian for her support after the Monaco Grand Prix and gave a post‑race kiss, marking his first on‑camera acknowledgement of their relationship.
- Broadcast footage and photos captured affectionate moments between the pair during the weekend, including a hug and a cheek kiss shared after Hamilton’s second‑place finish.
- Video of Kardashian appearing to ignore veteran reporter Martin Brundle during a pre‑race grid walk and of her taking a towel left for winner Kimi Antonelli went viral and drew widespread social‑media criticism.
- Hamilton posted a gallery of Monaco photos on Instagram that included Kardashian posing with his helmet, and his comments indicate he expects her to continue attending future races.
- The episode has split opinion inside the paddock and among fans, with some insiders saying her presence shifts social dynamics among WAGs and media, and others warning it risks distracting attention from the racing.