Kim Kardashian arrives in paddock as Lewis Hamilton chases Monaco success

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 - 12:55

By Philip Duncan, Press Association F1 Correspondent, Monte Carlo

Lewis Hamilton was supported by Kim Kardashian as he bid for his first Ferrari pole position in qualifying for the Monaco Grand Prix.

Hamilton, 41, has appeared to be in a relationship with the reality television star since the start of the year, and she made their romance ‘Instagram official’ earlier this week.

But Kardashian’s arrival in Monte Carlo on Saturday marks her first in the Formula One paddock since she started dating the seven-time world champion.

Kim Kardashian has arrived in the principality for the Monaco Grand Prix (David Davies/PA)

Hamilton will hope to mark their F1 debut together with a maiden pole for Ferrari.

The slow-speed twisty track in the principality plays to Ferrari’s strengths and Hamilton finished 0.111 seconds clear of team-mate Charles Leclerc in practice here on Friday.

Hamilton recorded his best result for Ferrari at the previous round in Canada where he crossed the line as runner-up to Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli.