Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton were recently spotted enjoying a private escape in the picturesque English countryside, sparking fresh interest in their longstanding friendship. The reality TV icon and the Formula 1 driver reportedly rang in the New Year together and shared a low-key date over the weekend.
The pair were seen departing Matsuhisa restaurant in separate groups, with Kim radiating glamour in a sparkly black dress while Lewis opted for a smart-casual look featuring a grey jacket, baggy jeans, and boots. Their evening preceded a VIP celebration hosted by Kate Hudson in Aspen, where both were in attendance last month.
Sources reveal that Kim, arriving from Los Angeles on her £100 million private jet, and Lewis, flying in an hour later via a helicopter from London’s Battersea Heliport, spent time at Estelle Manor. Their visit included dinner and a couple’s massage in a secluded setting, with a strong security presence ensuring privacy. Two of the three bodyguards positioned themselves by the door to keep disruptions at bay.
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Onlookers described Kim’s arrival as understated despite her traveling with eight clearly labeled suitcases. The celebrity duo had exclusive use of the spa and shared a room in the main area of the house, emphasizing the intimate nature of their retreat.
The connection between Kim and Lewis dates back years, with photos capturing them alongside their then-partners—Kanye West and Nicole Scherzinger—at the 2014 GQ Men of the Year Awards. Kanye once famously invited Lewis to spend Easter with the family, highlighting their camaraderie.
Their friendship remained strong after Kim and Kanye’s split, as evidenced by their joint appearance at the Wall Street Journal’s Innovator Awards in 2021, where Lewis was honored for his sporting achievements and Kim for her successful shapewear brand, Skims. Lewis shared a backstage photo at the event, calling it “an honour to be recognised amongst a group of such remarkable talent.”
Beyond their professional worlds, the duo’s bonds extend through family connections. Lewis is close to Kim’s sister Kendall Jenner, who he took for a lap at the 2024 Miami Grand Prix. Their mother, Kris Jenner, also formed a friendly rapport with Lewis at the Monaco Grand Prix in 2019, underscoring the depth of this unique friendship.