Lewis Hamilton has publicly called Kim Kardashian his girlfriend for the first time while sharing a personal detail about her family. Speaking at a press panel before the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, on Saturday, October 24, 2026, the 41-year-old Formula One driver said he loves spending time with Kardashian’s four children and revealed that he bought them a golden retriever puppy named Halo earlier this year. The children are North, 13; Saint, 10; Chicago, 8; and Psalm, 7, whom Kardashian shares with ex-husband Kanye West.
What Lewis Hamilton Said About Kim Kardashian’s Kids
Hamilton was asked what brings him joy away from racing. He first mentioned his niece and nephew, then spoke about Kardashian’s children.
“My girlfriend’s kids, I love spending time with them. She’s got four, so I’m getting to play with these kids.”
“I got them a dog this year, so little Halo is a new member of that family.”
The comments came at a Circuit of the Americas panel event, according to the Daily Mail. People, Page Six, Hindustan Times, and Outlook India reported the same quotes, confirming the details across multiple outlets.
Meet Halo, the Golden Retriever Puppy
Kardashian first showed Halo to the public during a lakeside summer trip. On July 30, 2026, she posted a photo of herself kissing the puppy on Instagram with the caption “lakemaxxing”. The post also featured her niece Penelope Disick and daughter Chicago.
Hamilton shared another photo of Halo on September 22, 2026, with the puppy’s paws resting on a gate. Halo has appeared on both stars’ social media accounts since then, including during a family trip to Hawaii.
The new puppy arrived nearly a year after Hamilton’s beloved English bulldog, Roscoe, died on September 28, 2025, at age 12. Hamilton also lost another bulldog, Coco, in 2020.
How Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton Went Public
The couple was first linked in February 2026. They made their first public appearance together at Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026, sitting in a private box. April 2026 marked another step when they became Instagram official, with Kardashian appearing in a video Hamilton shared from a drive in Tokyo.
Kardashian has attended several of Hamilton’s races this season. She did not attend the Austin race because she was in Rome celebrating her 46th birthday with her mother, Kris Jenner.
Days before Hamilton’s comments, Kardashian spoke about her relationship on an episode of The Kardashians that aired on October 22, 2026. She said someone in her life met all 55 qualities on her list of desired partner traits.
“I am just really, really happy. That’s all I’ll say for now.”
Kim Kardashian’s Comments on Trust and Her Children
A source told People in June 2026 that Kardashian is very careful about who she brings around her children.
“Kim’s very selective when it comes to the people she allows around her kids. She’s very protective of them and doesn’t take new introductions lightly. The fact that Lewis has spent time with the kids reflects how much she trusts him.”
That comment adds context to why Hamilton’s public words about the children are notable. The couple has mostly kept their relationship private. Kardashian told E! in a separate interview, “In the most respectful way, I’d probably rather not” when asked about their romance.
Kardashian also spoke to The Times in an interview published on October 3, 2026, about the five years she spent single before dating Hamilton.
“I was really single for five years. That felt great. I could focus on my kids and projects that I really wanted to be involved with. I really felt no rush.”
Fan Reactions to Halo and the Family Bond
Social media users responded warmly to the news about Halo. A fan comment on Reddit read:
“This dog has no idea how lucky it is, gonna be spoiled rotten and probably have the best life a dog can have.”
Another user noted that Hamilton chose a different breed for his third dog, even though he is known to be a big bulldog fan.
Hamilton’s Previous Relationships and Family Life
Before his relationship with Kardashian, Hamilton dated Nicole Scherzinger on and off for seven years before they split for good in 2015. He was also linked to Shakira and Rihanna before going public with Kardashian.
Hamilton has spoken about his close bond with his niece and nephew in the past. At the Austin panel, he said they “always gave me a lot of happiness” before talking about Kardashian’s children.
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