F1 Star George Russell Asks Lewis Hamilton About 'Loved Up' Status Amid Kim Kardashian Dating Rumors

The Mercedes driver's inquiry occurred during the Formula 1 Class of '26 photoshoot ahead of the new season.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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George Russell of the Mercedes Formula 1 team bluntly asked his fellow driver Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari if he's "loved up" amid rumors that Hamilton is dating Kim Kardashian. The interaction occurred during a photoshoot for the upcoming 2026 F1 season, just weeks after Kardashian and Hamilton were spotted together at the Super Bowl.

Why it matters

The exchange between Russell and Hamilton has added more fuel to the rumors surrounding Hamilton's personal life, as he and Kardashian have been spotted together on multiple occasions in recent weeks. This story highlights the intense interest and speculation around the private lives of high-profile F1 drivers.

The details

In a video shared by the Mercedes F1 team on Instagram, Russell can be seen approaching Hamilton during the Class of '26 photoshoot and asking him, "All loved up, or what's the latest?" with a laugh, referencing the rumors about Hamilton and Kardashian. Hamilton did not directly respond, instead just smiling and changing the subject.

  • The interaction occurred during the Formula 1 Class of '26 photoshoot, which featured all 22 drivers from each of the 11 teams competing in the upcoming 2026 season.
  • The 2026 F1 season will start with the Australian Grand Prix on March 8 and end with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 6.

The players

George Russell

A 28-year-old British racing driver who competes in Formula 1 for the Mercedes team.

Lewis Hamilton

A 41-year-old British racing driver who competes in Formula 1 for the Ferrari team.

Kim Kardashian

A 45-year-old American media personality, socialite, and businesswoman who has been rumored to be dating Lewis Hamilton.

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What they’re saying

“All loved up, or what's the latest?”

— George Russell, Mercedes F1 Driver (Instagram)

What’s next

The F1 season will begin on March 8 with the Australian Grand Prix, where fans will be watching to see if Hamilton and Kardashian make any public appearances together.

The takeaway

This exchange between Russell and Hamilton highlights the intense media scrutiny and speculation surrounding the personal lives of high-profile F1 drivers, especially when it comes to rumored romantic relationships with celebrities like Kim Kardashian.