Lewis Hamilton had quite the weekend — and apparently, Kim Kardashian was on his mind too. The seven-time Formula 1 world champion scored his first podium since joining Scuderia Ferrari at the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday, the same night his Apple TV+ film F1 took home the Oscar for Best Sound at the 98th Academy Awards. But it was what he did on Instagram that sent fans into a frenzy. EntertainmentNow has been following all the latest Kardashian updates as they unfold. And this one had everyone doing a double-take.
The Comment That Started It All
Kim Kardashian took to Instagram to share a stunning carousel of photos from her appearance at the Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty. The reality TV star and businesswoman dazzled in a form-fitting golden Gucci gown, paired with smoky eyes, nude lipstick, and tousled hair. She captioned the post simply — “GUCCI GIRL.”
Hamilton was among the first to react. The racing icon not only liked the post but left a comment — a heart eyes emoji — that immediately caught the attention of fans across social media. Within hours, the comment was screenshotted and shared thousands of times, with followers convinced the pair are officially more than friends.
The two first sparked romance rumors during Valentine’s season when reports emerged of a romantic getaway together in the UK. They later appeared to soft-launch their connection through separate Instagram posts from a trip to Lake Powell in Arizona — same location, same time, posted independently. Fans connected the dots immediately.
A Weekend Hamilton Will Never Forget
GettyWhile Kim was lighting up the Vanity Fair afterparty, Hamilton was on the other side of the world making history of his own. His Apple TV+ produced film F1 won the Oscar for Best Sound at the Dolby Theatre — a significant milestone for Hamilton, who has been building his career as a film producer alongside his racing commitments. He was unable to attend the ceremony in person due to his racing schedule, but addressed his absence with characteristic warmth.
“I won’t be able to go to the Oscars because we’re racing to China,” Hamilton said. “I’ve never been to the ceremony. It would have been fantastic to see it live and meet people like Denzel Washington. It means I really need to produce another film.”
That second film may come sooner than expected, given the Oscar momentum. On the track, Hamilton had even more reason to celebrate — his Chinese Grand Prix podium was his first since making the high-profile move to Ferrari last year, silencing critics and signalling that the partnership is finally hitting its stride. A winning weekend on every front, and a heart eyes emoji to cap it all off.
