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Lewis Hamilton is the kind of guy who dominates headlines. The seven-time world champion, literally a living legend, is officially done with his incredible chapter at Mercedes. His final race at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was truly classic Hamilton, with a jaw-dropping climb from 16th to 4th, reminding everyone why he’s the GOAT.
After Hamilton’s epic 12 years, 84 wins, and six world titles with Mercedes, he has finally wrapped it up with an emotional moment, kneeling by his car on the start-finish straight. And honestly, can you picture a more iconic goodbye? Now, Hamilton’s eyes are all set on Ferrari, but let’s hit pause on the racing track for a second because there’s more to Hamilton than just fast cars.
Let’s talk about his other headline-worthy topic, his love life. Obviously, a guy like Hamilton has mastered the art of dating and also keeping things private. Remember his seven-year relationship with Nicole Scherzinger? That was the only time things went public. However, since they split in 2015, he has remained tight-lipped, even with household names like Rihanna, Sofia Richie, and Rita Ora. Classic Lewis, keeping the mystery alive. Now, let’s take a look back at his romantic life, from long-term relationships to rumored flings.
Nicole Scherzinger
Once known as the power couple of their time,Lewis HamiltonandNicole Scherzingerfirst crossed paths at an MTV award in late 2007. Despite the seven-year age gap, the F1 superstar and the queen of the Pussycat Dolls quickly began dating. Scherzinger once told theDaily Mail,
We are very similar and can relate to one another a lot. We are both driven people who are serious about our work, so we are very supportive of the time we do have together.
That’s some positive love right there! For seven years, the two were on-again and off-again, and their relationship wasn’t always easy. The singer even admitted that they tried to“steer clear of places”where the paparazzi could stress them out. And when they did make it work, they kept things low-key, well, as low-key as you can when rumors are constantly flying.
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Speaking of rumors, remember their engagement drama? While Scherzinger’s dad almost confirmed it in 2011, the singer quickly cleared it up on X, then Twitter, explaining that they are not engaged after all. Despite the pressure to tie the knot, Hamilton even admitted his family was “pressuring” him, but they never took the step. Sadly in 2015, the pair called it quits for good after dating for seven years. Reflecting on the breakup, Scherzinger told The Sun (viaHello Magazine),
I’m devastated that it didn’t work out. It was the hardest decision we had to make, but we made it together. I love Lewis and I know he loves me. We wish nothing but happiness and the very best for one another. I’m trying to stay strong in my faith right now.
Post-breakup, the former couple have kept their distance, with Scherzinger revealing that they don’t talk but she wished him“happiness, success, and love.”(viaE!)
Gigi Hadid
Following his split from Nicole Scherzinger, things got a little interesting on the romance front for Lewis Hamilton. EntersGigi Hadid, the famous model. Interestingly, the two were spotted together a few times, first at an amfAR gala in 2015. Then a few weeks later, they were seen hanging out on a yacht after the Formula 1 World Championship in France. Of course, the paparazzi were right there, clicking pictures, and making it look like they were going to be the next big thing.
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But wait, it turns out Gigi was actually dating Joe Jonas at the time. Surprising, right? While they did spend a lot of time together, the timing was, let’s just say, a bit complicated. Fast forward to 2018, and they’re back in the spotlight when Hamilton was announced as the new global ambassador for Tommy Hilfiger Men’s portfolio. Gigi, of course, was right there with him and they even did a campaign together. In fact, Hamilton gave Gigi a driving lesson, because why not?
Even though they never publicly confirmed anything romantic, it’s clear they’ve stayed friends. They’ve posed together at various events, keeping things casual but definitely still on good terms. No love story here, just some solid friendship vibes, and maybe a little more driving lessons.
Kendall Jenner
Things got more interesting when right around the same time he was rumored with Gigi Hadid, Lewis Hamilton’s name popped up with another model,Kendall Jenner. While the two were spotted hanging out during the Formula 1 World Championship in 2015, things got a little spicy when Jenner was seen rocking Hamilton’s gold chain necklace.
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The next day, they were seen all on a yacht together, with Jenner, Gigi, and a few others in tow. Then later that month, Hamilton, Jenner, and Gigi hit up Libertine nightclub in London. Isn’t that a little too cozy and surprising? And that’s when the dating rumors started swirling.
However, Hamilton wasn’t having any of it. In September 2015, after they were again spotted hanging out in New York City, the F1 driver set the record straight, tellingE! News,
Me and Kendall have been friends for a while, so we’re just friends. She’s doing incredible, she’s very focused, very level-headed, and she’s just — for such a young woman, she’s very grown up.
And that was pretty much it. While fans kept hoping for a romance, Hamilton and Jenner have always kept it friendly. No love story here, just two people who clicked and stayed friends through the years.
In August 2015, the rumor mill went wild when Lewis Hamilton was spotted hanging out with none other thanRihannain Barbados. That’s something! Well, the two were seen at the Kadooment Day parade and later chilling on a yacht off the coast with some friends. And if this wasn’t enough to spark speculation, just a few days later, they were spotted partying together at a nightclub in New York City.
Naturally, the dating rumors started flying, but again Hamilton wasn’t having it. When he was asked about it, he kept things casual, sharing withE! News,
You know, I’ve known Ri for a long time. We’ve been friends for a while. We get to hang out every now and again but otherwise we’ve just been friends.
There you have it, just friends. Since then, Hamilton and Rihanna have stayed friendly, keeping their interactions pretty low-key. While Hamilton still occasionally pops up in the comments section of Rihanna’s Instagram posts, the friendship is still going strong. No love connection here, but definitely a solid bond between the two.
Well, 2015 was a real rumor-filled year for Lewis Hamilton. Again the same year, Hamilton andRita Orawere first spotted together at the amfAR gala, and from there, things seemed to take off. While the two only hung out, looking cozy and whatnot, they made their first public appearance onThe Graham Norton Show. Of course, they kept things chill and friendly, even throughout the year with Hamilton celebrating Ora’s 25th birthday in November.
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By 2016, rumors went a little strong as they were seen out on a few dinner dates. Even Ora was there to support Hamilton at the Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix that November, and though it was looking like things were heating up between them when asked about the rumors, Ora didn’t say much. Then, a month later, she posted a now-deleted video of the two of them performing a musical duet. Obviously, fans went wild, but neither of them ever confirmed anything.
The whole thing stayed pretty low-key, and despite all the buzz, they never officially labeled their relationship. By 2017, they were still friendly, showing up together at London Fashion Week. While it wasn’t the romance everyone thought it might be, they definitely stayed friends, and who knows, maybe still keep in touch.
Barbara Palvin
In 2016, Lewis Hamilton was linked to modelBarbara Palvin, and things seemed to heat up pretty quickly. The two were first spotted together in March at a L’Oreal party during Paris Fashion Week, followed by another sighting at the amfAR gala during the Cannes Film Festival. They were definitely spending time together, sparking curiosity among fans about whether something more might be unfolding between them.
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Things heated up when Palvin showed up at the Grand Prix in Hungary, sparking more rumors about the two. Over the next few months, they continued to be seen together at various events like the Venice Film Festival and London Fashion Week, keeping the gossip mill running. But despite all the appearances and buzz, nothing official ever came of it. Eventually, they went their separate ways, and the relationship seemed to fizzle out without much drama.
Winnie Harlow
After Barbara Palvin, Lewis Hamilton was linked to yet another model,Winnie Harlow, after they were spotted together on multiple occasions. The first time things really sparked was when Harlow attended Hamilton’s Grand Prix victory party in London that July. The kicker? Ora was there too. A few months later, the two were seen at the GQ Men of the Year Awards, and while the gossip was on fire, reports revealed that they had been secretly dating for months.
However, when Hamilton appeared onThe Ellen DeGeneres Show, he shut down the rumors adding,
No I’m not. I was in a long-term eight-year relationship, so I’m focused on my racing and trying to win the championship this year. I don’t have any plans [for romance].
Still, despite his denial, he and Harlow were seen spending time together, and by 2017, they were vacationing together on a yacht in Monte Carlo, enjoying each other’s company in Greece, and even hanging out at another Grand Prix victory celebration.
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Of course, they never officially confirmed anything, but the pair continued to maintain a solid friendship. By 2018, they were posing together at the CFDA Fashion Awards, and in 2019, Harlow even cheered on Hamilton at a Formula 1 race. She posted on Instagram,
CONGRATULATIONS #44 So blessed to be able to cheer on my good friend @lewishamilton at #Monaco50.
Guess you could say they’ve kept it friendly with a little bit of race-day love.
Sofia Richie
In 2017, Lewis Hamilton andSofia Richiecreated quite a serious buzz when they sat next to each other at a Balmain fashion show during Paris Fashion Week. Even after the show, they were spotted having dinner together in Beverly Hills, but it didn’t take long for people to start speculating about a possible romance. Despite their 14-year-age gap, the two spent a lot of time together in the following months.
But even though they were seen together pretty often, neither of them ever confirmed anything beyond friendship. Shortly after their sightings, Richie started dating Scott Disick, leaving fans wondering if it was all just a casual fling. So, yeah, no labels here, just some fun times and good vibes, but nothing too serious between the two.
Nicki Minaj
After his rumored romances with a string of models, Lewis Hamilton was briefly linked to none other thanNicki Minaj. They did spend some time together in 2016, but it wasn’t until a couple of years later that the rumors really stirred.
In September 2018, they finally turned heads when they arrived together at the TommyXLewis Launch Party in New York City. Again, they didn’t confirm anything, but Minaj hinted at a new man in her life during an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. She said,
Well, there was a new boy but he and I kind of fell back a little bit. And the …And then there’s a newer … yeah, fairly new. He’s been around for a couple of wigs. But I don’t have a boy.
Just a few weeks after that, the duo was spotted riding an ATV together in Dubai, looking pretty cozy. Minaj even shared a photo on Instagram.
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But after that trip, the pair pretty much disappeared from the public eye together, leaving fans to wonder if they were just a brief fling or if there was something more that never quite materialized. Whatever the case, it was a fun chapter in Hamilton’s dating history.
In 2023, Lewis Hamilton andShakirawere spotted together and the rumors quickly started flying. While the two crossed paths after Shakira attended the F1 Grand Prix, thetwo were last seen together at Cipriani restaurant. Not long after that, the two were out on a boat with a group of friends in Miami, looking pretty cozy.
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Things eventually heated up when Shakira showed up to cheer Hamilton on at the F1 Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona. After the race, they went out for dinner with friends like Daniel Caesar, Fai Khadra, and Mustafa, who even shared a photo from their outing on Instagram. According to sources, the vibe between them was lighthearted and fun, as perPeople. The source shared,
They’re spending time together and in the ‘getting to know you’ stage. It’s fun and flirty.
While it’s still unclear if things ever turned serious, their interactions definitely sparked some intrigue. So, while the pair never confirmed a full-blown relationship, it seemed like they were just enjoying each other’s company in a laid-back, no-strings-attached kind of way.
Samridhi Goel
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