Lewis Hamilton returns to Formula 1 competition this week following a summer break marked by significant personal developments. The seven-time world champion’s relationship with Kim Kardashian has become a prominent aspect of his life, with the pair publicly acknowledging their romance since early this year.
Kardashian has been a visible presence at F1 events, notably supporting Hamilton at the Monaco Grand Prix in June 2026. Hamilton secured a second-place finish at that event. He publicly acknowledged her support, stating, ‘It’s amazing to have good people around you and good people supporting you and you know she does that for me every day.’
The relationship has progressed beyond public appearances, with Hamilton joining Kardashian and her children for the Fourth of July holiday in Idaho. Sources indicate that Kardashian’s family has welcomed Hamilton.
Both Hamilton and Kardashian recently shared candid photos from a summer vacation in Hawaii. Hamilton’s social media posts from this period were captioned ‘Resting, restoring, recharging,’ suggesting a period of personal rejuvenation.
On track, Hamilton currently holds second position in the Drivers’ standings for the 2026 season. He trails Kimi Antonelli by 50 points. Hamilton also secured his first victory with Ferrari at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix in June.
Max Verstappen also spent his summer break focused on family. The four-time world champion enjoyed downtime with partner Kelly Piquet and their daughter Lily.
Lily, born in May 2025, is now over a year old. Verstappen shared images and videos of them on a jet ski, humorously noting he was getting Lily ‘up to speed.’
Verstappen has openly discussed the increasing difficulty of leaving his daughter for race weekends, describing Lily as his ‘greatest achievement.’ He draws parallels to his own childhood experiences, gaining a new understanding of his father Jos Verstappen’s racing career.
The 2026 season has presented a more challenging campaign for Verstappen, who currently sits sixth in the Drivers’ standings. He is 50 points behind Hamilton.
Both Hamilton and Verstappen are now preparing to return to competitive action. The Formula 1 season resumes this weekend with the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.
