Lewis Hamilton has spent almost two decades under the Formula 1 spotlight, but his personal life has attracted nearly as much attention as his achievements on the track. The seven-time world champion has been romantically linked with singers, models and other international celebrities throughout his career.
Among those relationships, none attracted more sustained attention than his seven-year romance with Nicole Scherzinger. Since their final split in 2015, Hamilton has largely kept his private life away from the spotlight, although several high-profile names have been connected with him.
Here is a closer look at Hamilton’s best-known relationships and the women he has been linked with over the years.
Nicole Scherzinger
Nicole Scherzinger remains Lewis Hamilton’s most significant publicly known former girlfriend.
The Formula 1 driver and Pussycat Dolls singer reportedly met at the 2007 MTV Europe Music Awards. Their relationship developed soon afterward, bringing together two stars from very different worlds: Hamilton was becoming one of motorsport’s biggest young names, while Scherzinger was already an established pop performer.
Their romance lasted approximately seven years, although it was far from straightforward.
Hamilton and Scherzinger broke up and reconciled several times during their relationship. Their demanding careers often kept them on opposite sides of the world, with Hamilton travelling continuously for Formula 1 races and Scherzinger balancing music, television and performance commitments.
They eventually ended their relationship permanently in February 2015.
The breakup marked the end of one of the most recognizable celebrity relationships associated with Formula 1 during that era.
Life After Nicole
Hamilton remained single publicly for periods after his split from Scherzinger, but his name continued to appear in entertainment headlines.
One of the women linked to him was Dominican model Camila Kendra.
Reports suggested the pair spent time together in 2021 and dated for several months. Their relationship attracted attention partly because Hamilton had generally become more private following his long relationship with Scherzinger.
The romance did not develop into a long-term partnership, and both eventually went their separate ways.
Shakira Rumors
Hamilton’s friendship with Shakira became one of the biggest celebrity dating stories of 2023.
The Colombian superstar had recently separated from former Barcelona footballer Gerard Piqué when she was seen spending time with Hamilton. The pair were photographed together during outings in Miami and Barcelona, including a boat trip that generated widespread speculation.
Their shared interest in sport and their international lifestyles made the rumors particularly compelling.
Despite the headlines, reports subsequently characterized their relationship as a friendship rather than a confirmed serious romance. Neither Hamilton nor Shakira publicly established the relationship as a committed partnership.
The episode remains one of the clearest examples of how quickly Hamilton’s social appearances can become international relationship news.
Juliana Nalú
Brazilian model Juliana Nalú was another name connected to Hamilton around the end of 2023 and into early 2024.
The pair reportedly spent time together during trips and social occasions, including appearances associated with Brazil and Antarctica.
As with several other women linked to Hamilton, however, there was no publicly confirmed long-term relationship announcement from the pair.
The relatively limited information surrounding their connection has also reinforced Hamilton’s preference for keeping his romantic life relatively controlled.
Rihanna
Rihanna has also appeared in stories about Hamilton’s dating history.
The pair were frequently photographed together during the earlier stages of Hamilton’s fame, prompting speculation about whether their friendship had developed into something more.
Neither publicly confirmed a serious relationship.
Their association nevertheless became part of Hamilton’s wider celebrity profile, particularly because both were internationally recognized figures with enormous fan bases.
Rita Ora
Rita Ora was another pop star romantically linked with Hamilton during his earlier years in the public eye.
The British singer and the racing driver were seen together on several occasions, leading to speculation about a possible romance.
As with Rihanna, the precise nature of their relationship was never firmly established in public. The two were known to share a social circle, making it difficult to distinguish friendship from romance based solely on appearances.
A Private Approach
One striking feature of Hamilton’s dating history is the difference between public interest and what he actually confirms.
While his relationships have frequently generated headlines, Hamilton has generally avoided providing extensive details about his private life. His seven-year relationship with Scherzinger was the exception because its length and repeated breakups made it particularly visible.
Since then, he has appeared increasingly selective about what he shares.
That approach has become especially important as his profile has expanded beyond Formula 1. Hamilton is now not only a sporting icon but also a fashion figure, entrepreneur and entertainment personality.
Kim Kardashian
By 2026, Hamilton’s romantic life had entered another major celebrity chapter with Kim Kardashian.
The pair had known each other socially for years before dating speculation intensified. Their relationship attracted enormous attention because both have global audiences and established careers outside traditional entertainment categories.
Reports during 2026 described the relationship as increasingly serious, with Hamilton spending time with Kardashian and her children during the Formula 1 summer break.
The relationship also represents a major change from Hamilton’s earlier romances. Rather than simply being associated with another celebrity, Hamilton and Kardashian are now two globally recognizable personalities whose relationship itself has become a major entertainment story.
Nicole Scherzinger remains the defining ex-girlfriend in Lewis Hamilton’s public dating history. Their relationship lasted far longer than his other widely reported romances and survived several periods of separation before finally ending in 2015.
Since then, Hamilton has been linked to figures including Camila Kendra, Shakira, Juliana Nalú, Rihanna and Rita Ora, although several of those connections were never publicly confirmed as serious relationships.
Now, with Kim Kardashian, Hamilton is once again at the center of intense international attention.
