Formula 1 social media investigators believe they have uncovered evidence that Kim Kardashian will not be joining Lewis Hamilton at this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix, after flight tracking data showed her private aircraft departing Tokyo just days before the race. The reality television star and business mogul had been spotted in the Japanese capital alongside the Ferrari driver in recent days, fueling speculation she would make an appearance in the Suzuka paddock.
The rumored relationship between Kardashian and the seven-time world champion first gained attention in January following reports that Hamilton had chartered a helicopter to an Oxfordshire manor for a private weekend getaway. The pair subsequently appeared together in Paris and made their most public appearance to date at Super Bowl LX in San Francisco last month, sitting side by side during the championship game.
Hamilton appeared to confirm the romance on social media last week when he posted heart-eyes emojis on Kardashian’s Instagram photos from the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. The 41-year-old Skims founder was then photographed exploring Tokyo streets with the British driver just before his Ferrari media obligations began at Suzuka on Thursday.
However, flight tracking enthusiasts on social media platform X shared screenshots showing Kardashian’s private jet leaving Tokyo, prompting debate among Formula 1 fans about whether she could return in time for Sunday’s race. While Hamilton appeared in good spirits during Thursday’s media sessions, one viral post suggested fans shouldn’t expect to see Kardashian in the paddock anytime soon, though some commenters argued she still had time to make a Sunday return.
The Japanese Grand Prix takes place on March 29 at Suzuka Circuit, marking the final race before an extended April break. Formula 1 officials recently confirmed the cancellation of both the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix due to ongoing Middle East conflicts, making this weekend’s event even more significant for the championship calendar.