In a celebrity pairing that absolutely no one had on their “2026 Bingo Card,” the internet is currently reeling over reports that Kim Kardashian (45) and seven-time F1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton (41) are dating.
The rumors caught fire after the pair reportedly spent a clandestine, high-budget romantic weekend in the English countryside just as the month of February began.

The Cotswolds Getaway: Luxury and Stealth
According to reports from The Sun and other outlets on February 1–2, 2026, the duo enjoyed a discreet “24-hour date” at the exclusive Estelle Manor in Oxfordshire.
- The Arrival: Kim reportedly flew from Los Angeles to Oxford Airport on her £100 million private jet (“Kim Air”) on Saturday. Lewis arrived shortly after via helicopter from London.
- The Date: Insiders claim they booked a suite in the main house (costing upwards of £1,000 per night) and had exclusive access to the spa for a couple’s massage, followed by an intimate dinner in a private room to avoid other guests.
- The Bill: Between the luxury suite, spa treatments, and the heavy security presence (three bodyguards were spotted guarding their door), the quick trip is estimated to have cost around £120,000.
- The Exit: They checked out around 11:00 AM on Sunday, with Lewis leaving through the front door while Kim was ushered out a side exit—though her mountain of luggage (including eight embossed suitcases) made her hard to miss.

Social Media Reaction: Shock and Skepticism
Netizens have been divided, with many expressing disbelief at the crossover between the world of reality TV and elite motorsports.
- The “Bingo Card” Meme: “That wasn’t on my 2026 bingo card” has become the tagline for the rumor, as fans struggle to process the pairing.
- The Lewis Fans: Some F1 fans have expressed “disappointment,” fearing the “Kardashian Curse” might affect Lewis’s performance with his new team, Ferrari.
- The PR Theory: Skeptics are calling it a “masterclass in PR,” suggesting the timing—right before a major regulation change in F1—is a strategic move to boost ratings and brand visibility for both parties.
A Long-Standing Friendship
While the romance rumors are new, their friendship isn’t. Kim and Lewis have been in the same circles since at least 2014, having been photographed together with their respective exes, Kanye West and Nicole Scherzinger, at the GQ Men of the Year Awards. Lewis is also famously close with Kim’s sister, Kendall Jenner.
