'It's amazing' - Lewis Hamilton credits girlfriend Kim Kardashian after podium finish at Monaco GP

Lewis Hamilton’s resurgence in Ferrari red continued on Sunday as the seven-time Formula 1 world champion converted a third-place start into a hard-fought second-place finish at the Monaco Grand Prix, securing a second consecutive podium and further strengthening his momentum heading into the summer stretch of the season.

Yet beyond the racing, much of the attention surrounding Hamilton’s Monaco weekend centred on the woman cheering him on from the Ferrari garage.

Kim Kardashian made her first-ever Formula 1 paddock appearance since the pair’s relationship became public, arriving in Monte Carlo alongside sister Khloé Kardashian and immediately becoming one of the most photographed figures of the weekend.

From the Ferrari garage to the Monaco paddock, her presence brought a fresh layer of celebrity intrigue to a race already regarded as Formula 1’s most glamorous event.

Reports noted that Kardashian, 45, spent qualifying watching from above the Ferrari garage before returning for race day as Hamilton chased another podium finish.

The Monaco appearance marked another milestone in what has become one of sport and entertainment’s most talked-about relationships.

After months of speculation, public sightings in Paris, Tokyo, Malibu and New York, Kardashian’s decision to step directly into Hamilton’s professional world represented her most visible show of support yet.

Monaco was her debut inside the Formula 1 environment that has defined Hamilton’s career for nearly two decades.

Hamilton appeared genuinely touched by her presence when asked about having Kardashian in Monaco for the weekend.

“It’s amazing to have her come this weekend and have the support. My friends, incredible turnout just overall. Yeah, I don’t really know what else to say. It’s amazing to have good people around you and good people supporting you, and she does that for me every day," the 41-year-old told reporters, post-race.

The significance of the moment was perhaps best illustrated after the race itself.

Following his runner-up finish, Hamilton was seen celebrating on the podium before directing a kiss toward Kardashian in the crowd, a gesture that quickly spread across social media and further underlined how public their relationship has become in recent months.

For Hamilton, Monaco delivered another important result in what is increasingly looking like his strongest run since joining Ferrari.

For Kardashian, it was a first glimpse into life as a Formula 1 WAG at the sport’s most iconic venue.

Together, the weekend felt like more than a podium finish or a celebrity appearance. It was the latest chapter in a relationship that is becoming increasingly comfortable in the spotlight, played out against the backdrop of one of the most prestigious races in world sport