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Kim Kardashian Supports Lewis Hamilton in Singapore as Ferrari Driver Claims Sprint P2
Kim Kardashian joined the Ferrari garage at the Singapore Grand Prix to support Lewis Hamilton as the seven-time champion charged from sixth to second in the inaugural sprint race.
By Lesley Bakker - 2026-10-13T19:03:28.000Z - 3 min read
Inside the Ferrari garage ahead of Saturday's competitive running in Marina Bay, high-profile support accompanied Lewis Hamilton onto the circuit. American television personality Kim Kardashian made an unannounced appearance in the Formula 1 paddock at the Singapore Grand Prix, observing from the back of the garage as the seven-time world champion prepared for the venue's inaugural sprint race on Saturday morning.
Starting from sixth on the grid, Hamilton delivered an immediate impact as soon as the starting lights extinguished. A rapid launch enabled the Ferrari driver to surge past three rivals on the opening lap, instantly promoting him to third place. That competitive charge gained further ground at the beginning of the second lap, when former Mercedes team-mate George Russell crashed out from the lead of the race, handing Hamilton second position.
Maintaining steady pace throughout the remaining laps, Hamilton secured second place behind sprint winner Max Verstappen. The result mirrored his earlier runner-up finish at the Monaco Grand Prix, where Kardashian was also on hand to see him collect a trophy. Reporting by People.com drew attention to her paddock outfit in Singapore, while Crash.net confirmed she observed trackside from within Ferrari's team quarters as Hamilton celebrated his sprint result.
The appearance at Marina Bay was Kardashian's first visit to a grand prix paddock since June, when she attended the race in Monaco for her initial Formula 1 paddock outing. Her presence in the principality created a considerable stir after she walked past Martin Brundle during the broadcaster's traditional pre-race grid walk. Once racing concluded in Monte Carlo, she was seen gathered underneath the podium as Hamilton stepped up to celebrate his second place.
Dating reports linking the 45-year-old reality television star and Hamilton have circulated since early 2026. The pair made their first public appearance together in February at the Super Bowl, establishing a relationship that has drawn mainstream curiosity to Hamilton's racing commitments. While celebrity visits to the pit lane can often become a paddock talking point, her trackside presence has coincided directly with two of Hamilton's strongest podium drives this season.
Saturday's session marked the first time Singapore has staged a sprint race, adding fresh operational demands to the Marina Bay schedule. With limited practice time available before competitive running, climbing from the third row of the grid required faultless initial execution. Hamilton's charge from sixth to second delivered key sprint points for Ferrari, backing up Verstappen's race victory and taking full advantage of Russell's early retirement from the lead.
Between Verstappen's victory out front and the immediate fallout from Russell's sudden crash, Hamilton's performance anchored Ferrari at the sharp end of the running order. The presence of Kardashian in the garage once again demonstrated the crossover attention that surrounds the British driver wherever the championship travels. On track, however, the outcome in Singapore proved straightforward: clean execution, decisive early overtakes and another second-place finish under the floodlights.