Hamilton Equals Senna with Eighth Monaco Podium for Ferrari
Kim Kardashian’s paddock appearance at the Monaco Grand Prix drew heavy celebrity coverage and renewed romance speculation as she supported Lewis Hamilton on Sunday. Kardashian, 45, arrived in Monte Carlo by boat with her sister Khloe and made her first paddock appearance of the season, visiting the new Paddock Club and wearing Ferrari‑branded headphones during Saturday qualifying. She posted a photo with Hamilton to her Instagram account, which has about 345 million followers, and the pair have been seen together publicly in recent months, including at Super Bowl LX in February. Reports differ on the status of their relationship: some outlets said it was confirmed in April, while other reports and statements note that neither Kardashian nor Hamilton has officially confirmed a romance and Hamilton earlier deflected questions about his private life. On track, Hamilton delivered a podium for Ferrari, finishing second behind Andrea Kimi Antonelli as the race featured two safety‑car periods and was briefly red‑flagged when part of the track surface broke up at the final corner. Hamilton served a five‑second pit‑lane penalty but benefited from a Safety Car pit stop after a team double‑stack that allowed him to keep position, and he was unable to pass Antonelli after the race resumed with a standing restart. The result was Hamilton’s second consecutive podium, his third of the season and his eighth Monte Carlo podium, a mark that equalled Ayrton Senna’s record. The finish moved Hamilton to second in the drivers’ championship standings, 66 points behind Antonelli and two points ahead of George Russell. Kardashian was visible on the starting grid, joined Hamilton under the podium to celebrate his result, and her arrival at the Circuit de Monaco was captured in a viral video that drew attention from fans and media at the venue. Sky Sports reported that Kardashian and her entourage reportedly snubbed a pre‑race television interview request from commentator Martin Brundle. Hamilton described the presence and support of a “high‑profile supporter” at the track as “amazing,” and he publicly praised his team’s recovery after what had been a difficult start to his 2026 season.
