‎Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton and reality icon/SKIMS founder Kim Kardashian have transitioned from decade-long platonic friends into one of 2026’s most talked-about high-profile couples.

‎Kim’s ex-husband and father of her children, Kanye West, has weighed in on her relationship with Lewis Hamilton.

‎When he was asked about the sportsman’s relationship with Kim in an interview, Kanye West replied, “Honestly, I don’t understand how some guys think. I wish Lewis had someone who could give him some good advice, but apparently, he doesn’t. I just can’t understand how, at his age and with everything he’s accomplished, he’d choose to date a woman who already has four children with another man and be completely comfortable with that.

‎”I’ve already experienced that relationship and everything that came with it, and to be honest, it’s nothing special, which makes me wonder what he sees in it. But he seems completely comfortable with the situation, and I guess that’s what matters to him. Personally, though, it’s not something I would ever choose for myself again.”

Kim Kardashian filed for divorce from Kanye West in February 2021 after nearly seven years of marriage. Their divorce settlement was finalised in November 2022, including joint custody of their four children and an agreement on shared expenses.

‎Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton first crossed paths around September 2014 at the GQ Men of the Year Awards in London, where they attended alongside their respective former partners (Kanye West and Nicole Scherzinger).

‎Over the next decade, Hamilton and Kardashian frequently crossed paths in elite fashion, sports, and entertainment circles. Hamilton also shared friendly ties with the broader Kardashian-Jenner family, including Kendall and Kylie Jenner.

‎Speculation began around January 2026 after the duo celebrated New Year’s Eve in Aspen, followed by a quiet getaway at a boutique retreat in the Cotswolds, UK.

‎By February 2026, they were spotted dining together in Paris and seated together at the Super Bowl in Las Vegas, transitioning their quiet connection into public view.

‎The couple went public with their PDA during a beach and surfing outing in Malibu. They were also spotted together enjoying acts at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

‎Hamilton shared a video of the two driving a Ferrari F40 on his social media, while Kardashian officially posted Hamilton on her Instagram feed. Kardashian later attended the Monaco Grand Prix to support Hamilton trackside.

‎Over the Fourth of July holiday, Hamilton joined Kardashian and her family, including her four children, for a lake vacation in Idaho. Sources close to the couple report that Hamilton has bonded well with her children and that her family strongly approves of the relationship.

‎Today, the couple balances a high-visibility, long-distance relationship while managing demanding international schedules between Hamilton’s F1 commitments and Kardashian’s business empire.

The national leadership of the Accord Party has called for the immediate release or prosecution of members of the party who were arrested before the conduct of the August 15 governorship election in Osun State.

The National Chairman of Accord Party, Maxwell Mgbudem, made the demand while addressing journalists in Osogbo on Monday following the victory of the candidate of the party, Senator Ademola Adeleke, in the election.

“Accord demands the immediate release of all its leaders, candidates, members and supporters arrested and detained in Abuja, Nasarawa and Osun states in flagrant violation of their fundamental rights as enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 as amended,” Mgbudem stated.

He noted that the victory of Adeleke in the election was a powerful testament of the people’s resolve to freely and peacefully choose their governor and protect their votes despite all odds.

Mgbudem condemned the high level of harassment, intimidation, destruction of property, arrests, detention, killings, and the use of federal might, particularly the police and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to subdue the party and the people of the state.

“The objective is to destabilise the government of His Excellency Governor Ademola Adeleke and make Osun State ungovernable to pave the way for a declaration of a state of emergency,” he noted.

According to him, the achievements of Governor Adeleke are evident, making the people identify with him and the Accord Party in pursuit of a better, greater, brighter and prosperous Osun State.

“It was indeed the triumph of courage over fear and intimidation. The people have spoken loud and clear with their votes. They have in one accord renewed the mandate of their beloved Governor Adeleke. They have voted for continuity, compassionate and inclusive governance.

“This victory is dedicated to the peace-loving people of Osun State who have powerfully demonstrated their abiding faith in democratic participation and the Accord government in Osun State,” he said.

He commended all Nigerians, the civil society organisations, local and foreign election observers, the international community, the electoral umpire and security agencies who prioritised electoral integrity and transparency in the election.

He also commended the candidates of various political parties who stepped down for Governor Ademola Adeleke, saying this will help build a strong political alliance aimed at deepening the nation’s democracy.

Mgbudem further noted that the Accord Party had extended its hand of fellowship to all the political parties, their candidates, members and supporters with the government in making Osun State great again.

He maintained that Christopher Imomolen, claiming to be the national chairman of Accord, who endorsed the APC governorship candidate before the election, was not a member of the Accord Party.

Former federal lawmaker, Dino Melaye, has alleged that the All Progressives Congress, APC, spent about N70 billion to buy votes in the just-concluded governorship election in Osun State.


Melaye made the allegation in a post he shared on his official Facebook page on Monday.

The former lawmaker pointed out that there are lessons Nigerians ought to learn from the outcome of the Osun election ahead of the 2027 general elections.

According to him, electorates in Osun collected money from the ruling party but still voted for their various choices.

“Nigerians must learn from Osun election where APC spent a whopping 70 billion naira only to procure 444,816 votes plus rigging.

“The implication is that more people collected APC money and voted for their conscience.

“2027, collect APC money and vote your conscience. APC till we meet again,” he wrote.