Keeping up with Hamilton and Kim K!

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Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian chose America’s biggest sporting night to make their first public appearance together – and the cameras did the rest.

Spotted side-by-side in a Levi’s Stadium suite as the Super Bowl unfolded in Santa Clara, the seven-time world champion and the reality-TV mogul instantly became the game within the game.

Social media erupted, corridor crowds reportedly gathered for a glimpse, and every lens seemed drawn to their box rather than the field.

Fresh off reports of romantic getaways and whispered dating rumours, the pairing now arrives with full prime-time confirmation.

But as Lewis enters his second season with Ferrari, we have to ask: can the "Kim K effect" help him finally find the podium? After a rocky 2025 in red, the pressure is on to turn those fortunes around.

Amid the paparazzi scuffles and the inevitable media circus, can Sir Lewis focus on the apex while Kim scouts the best lighting in the garage?

Buckle up race fans, 2026 is already looking like a wild ride!

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.