Kim Kardashian, 45, reportedly SMITTEN by Lewis Hamilton, 41, after going public at Super Bowl

Kim Kardashian, 45, and Formula 1 icon Lewis Hamilton, 41, have continued to spark buzz about their romance following their public appearance together at Super Bowl LX on 8 February 2026.

Pulse Sports earlier reported the pair were spotted cosying up in a luxury suite at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, during the Seattle Seahawks' 31-24 victory over the New England Patriots.

Accompanied by Kardashian's sister Kendall Jenner and model Hailey Bieber, their outing has fuelled speculation about a budding relationship, with exclusive sources revealing Kardashian's deep affection for the British racing driver.

This comes after a discreet romantic rendezvous in Paris on 2 February 2026, marking the first time they were publicly linked as more than friends.

The Super Bowl provided the perfect backdrop for Kardashian and Hamilton to step into the spotlight as a duo. Sources close to the couple described their interaction as effortless and affectionate.

"There's a comfort level there because they've known each other for years," an insider told PEOPLE magazine.

"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," the source added.

Sunday's Super Bowl, attended by over 70,000 spectators and broadcast to millions, amplified their visibility, leading to viral photos and videos of the pair sharing laughs and intimate conversations. Prior to the game, their Paris meetup set tongues wagging.

Post-Super Bowl, speculation intensified when fans claimed to hear Hamilton's distinctive laugh in a video Kardashian posted the following day, featuring her participating in a "Titanic Challenge" with sisters Khloé and Kylie Jenner. The source confirmed plans for future meetings, suggesting the romance is gaining momentum without haste.

Kardashian and Hamilton's paths have crossed multiple times over the years. The billionaire entrepreneur, who shares four children with ex-husband Kanye West, has reportedly found in Hamilton someone who makes her "feel safe" and whom she "genuinely enjoys spending time with."

This marks the first significant romantic interest for Kardashian since her split from comedian Pete Davidson in August 2022, following a nine-month relationship that began in October 2021.

Focused on her Los Angeles-based life, including her SKIMS brand and parenting duties, the insiders say that Kim will not rush her relationship with the Ferrari driver, noting that "she is just taking things moment by moment and seeing where it goes."

As romance rumours swirl, Lewis Hamilton has made his inaugural outing in Ferrari's new SF-26 car, signalling an optimistic start to the 2026 Formula 1 season following a challenging 2025 campaign.

The seven-time world champion, who joined Ferrari in 2025 endured a winless year without a single podium, finishing sixth in the drivers' standings with 156 points.

The British star conducted the car's maiden run at Ferrari's Fiorano test track shortly after its launch in late January 2026. This shakedown marked his first appearance for the season, focusing on initial testing ahead of preseason sessions.

Earlier on Wednesday morning, Hamilton completed 52 laps in the first session. His best time of 1:36.433 left him roughly 1.7 seconds off the pace set by defending champion Lando Norris. Following the session, Hamilton has raised concerns regarding the complexity of the 2026 power unit regulations, specifically energy management, which he labelled "ridiculously complex".

He also noted that the new cars can feel "slower than F2 machinery" in certain conditions

As the season proper approaches, with the opening race anticipated in March, Hamilton aims to rebound from what he called a "nightmare" 2025, where Ferrari also failed to secure a victory.