Will Kim Kardashian Come to Canada? Lewis Hamilton Races in Montreal This Weekend

One of the most talked-about celebrity romances in the world just got a Canadian angle. Lewis Hamilton — the seven-time Formula 1 world champion who has been photographed hand-in-hand with Kim Kardashian across three continents — is racing in Montreal this weekend at the Canadian Grand Prix. And the question everyone is asking is whether Kim will be there.

By Maplestime Entertainment Desk | Montreal, Quebec | May 23, 2026 Sources: TMZ | Formula 1 | Global News | Last verified: May 23, 2026

Key Takeaways

• The 2026 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix runs May 22-24 at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Quebec
• Lewis Hamilton, now racing for Ferrari, has a historic connection to Montreal — winning the Canadian Grand Prix seven times
• Hamilton and Kim Kardashian have been photographed together at the Super Bowl, in Tokyo, Paris, and leaving a Broadway show hand-in-hand
• Kim was spotted producing a Broadway show in New York last week — she skipped the Miami Grand Prix to support her daughter North West
• TMZ noted the Canadian Grand Prix as the “next F1 race” after their Broadway outing and wondered if Kim would follow
• Hamilton has faced the so-called “Kardashian curse” commentary online throughout their relationship
• Neither Hamilton nor Kardashian has publicly confirmed their relationship

The Romance That Has Captivated the World — And Now Has a Canadian Chapter

It started quietly. A New Year’s Eve party in Aspen. A romantic country hotel stay in England. Dinner in Paris. By the time the Super Bowl arrived in February, it was impossible to ignore.

Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton went public with their romance at the 2026 Super Bowl when the reality star and the Formula 1 champion were spotted sitting side by side in a luxury suite at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The two appeared relaxed and comfortable together, chatting throughout the Super Bowl and clearly enjoying each other’s company.

Since then the relationship — if that is what it is, since neither has officially confirmed anything — has played out across some of the world’s most glamorous locations. And now it has arrived on Canadian soil.

The 2026 Formula 1 Canada race weekend runs from May 22 through to May 24, 2026 at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Quebec.

For Canadians who love celebrity news, Formula 1, or both — this weekend is worth paying attention to.

Their Story So Far — From Friends to Hand-in-Hand in New York

The relationship between Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton did not happen overnight.

The reality mogul and the Formula 1 driver have known each other for over a decade, but dating rumours did not spark until earlier this year when they were spotted on what appeared to be a romantic European getaway spanning the Cotswolds and Paris. Since then, the two have been seen together everywhere from the 2026 Super Bowl to Tokyo to Coachella — fuelling dating speculation with each appearance.

The moment that crystallised things for most people was in early May.

Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton were spotted leaving Fear of 13 — the Broadway show she is producing — walking swiftly hand-in-hand to a waiting black SUV. Ever the gentleman, the British Ferrari driver stepped back to let Kardashian in first, offering his hand to help her into the backseat before jumping in himself.

Hands clasped. No denial. No confirmation. Just the image of two of the most famous people on earth walking through New York together like it was the most natural thing in the world.

TMZ noted that the next F1 race is the Formula 1 Lenovo Grand Prix du Canada 2026 in Montreal — wondering if Kim plans on supporting Lewis at his race like he did for her show.

The Canadian Grand Prix — Why Montreal Matters to Hamilton

This is not just any race for Lewis Hamilton. Montreal is where careers are made and legacies are built.

The two drivers to achieve the most success at the Canadian Grand Prix happen to be the only two to achieve seven World Championships — Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton. Both have taken seven victories at the track, with Hamilton’s debut win at the circuit in 2007 also being his first ever victory in F1.

Seven Canadian Grand Prix wins. The same number as his world championships. Montreal is Hamilton’s track in a way that few venues belong to any driver in the history of the sport.

On a weekend that will mark the first Sprint to be held in Montreal, Pirelli will supply the three softest compounds in their range. The track surface, which was resurfaced in 2024, is smooth and low in abrasiveness. The circuit evolves very quickly, not only over the three days but also within each individual session.

Hamilton is now driving for Ferrari after his high-profile move from Mercedes. Hamilton struggled during his first season with Ferrari, not claiming a single grand prix podium, and the seven-time world champion has been hoping to come into the 2026 season refreshed and ready to launch a bigger challenge to team-mate Charles Leclerc.

Montreal — where Hamilton has dominated like nowhere else — is exactly the kind of race where a statement performance could change the narrative of his Ferrari era entirely.

Will Kim Be in Montreal?

The honest answer is nobody knows yet. And that is what makes this weekend so fascinating for celebrity watchers.

Kim skipped the Miami Grand Prix earlier this month. Many expected Kim to take her talents to South Beach that weekend to watch Hamilton compete in the 2026 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix — but she stayed in Los Angeles to support North West at the pop-up event put together for her new EP “N0rth4evr” instead. Hamilton finished sixth in the race.

But Montreal is different. It is Canada — and the Canadian Grand Prix draws a global celebrity crowd to one of the most beautiful cities in the country. The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve sits on Île Notre-Dame with the Montreal skyline as a backdrop. Race weekend in Montreal is not just a sporting event — it is a cultural moment that draws stars, influencers, and the international jet set to Quebec every year.

Hamilton and Kardashian have been seen together everywhere from Tokyo to Coachella. When Hamilton attended her Broadway show and waited outside to walk her to her car, it sent a clear message about where things stand.

Whether Kim Kardashian appears in a Montreal paddock suite this weekend or not — the story of this relationship has already made the Canadian Grand Prix appointment viewing for millions of people who might otherwise never watch a Formula 1 race.

The “Kardashian Curse” — And Why Hamilton Is Not Worried

No piece about this relationship is complete without addressing the elephant in the room.

A source claimed that Hamilton is aware of the infamous “Kardashian curse” — the pattern, real or imagined, of athletes linked romantically to Kardashian-Jenner family members experiencing a dip in form. Lewis Hamilton is aware of the backlash online about his Kim Kardashian romance.

The online discourse has been relentless. But Hamilton has handled it with the composure of someone who has won seven world championships and does not particularly care what strangers on the internet think about his personal life.

Some observers have accused Kardashian of pursuing the Formula 1 champion for financial reasons, pointing to Hamilton’s status as one of the wealthiest athletes in the world as the supposed motivation. Those close to Kardashian are not having it.

The most sensible reading of this relationship is the simplest one — two enormously successful, genuinely famous people who have known each other for years found something worth exploring. Neither needs the other for money, fame, or exposure. What they appear to share is a genuine connection that has played out quietly, steadily, and across enough continents now that dismissing it as a publicity stunt strains credulity.

What to Watch This Weekend in Montreal

The Canadian Grand Prix weekend runs through Sunday May 24. Here is what is on the circuit agenda:

Friday May 22: Practice sessions — drivers get their first read on how the newly resurfaced Circuit Gilles Villeneuve responds in 2026 conditions.

Saturday May 23: Sprint qualifying and the first-ever Sprint race at Montreal — a shorter, high-intensity race that awards championship points and sets the grid tone.

Sunday May 24: The main event — 70 laps around Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. For Lewis Hamilton, this is the track where he has been unmatched in modern Formula 1 history. For Ferrari, it is an opportunity to show their 2026 car has genuinely moved forward.

And for the cameras in the Montreal paddock — every hospitality suite, every celebrity sighting — the question that millions of people will be watching for has nothing to do with lap times.

Montreal’s Moment — Canada on the Celebrity Map

There is something genuinely exciting about the possibility of Kim Kardashian in Montreal. Canada does not often find itself at the centre of global celebrity attention in this way. Montreal’s Grand Prix weekend already brings an international crowd — but the Hamilton-Kardashian story adds a layer that puts Canada on entertainment pages worldwide.

For Maplestime readers — whether you are a Formula 1 fan, a celebrity watcher, or simply a Canadian who enjoys seeing your country in the spotlight — this weekend in Montreal is worth following.

We will be watching the paddock closely. If Kim shows up in Montreal, you will hear about it here first.

Sources: TMZ | Formula 1 official | RacingNews365 | E! Online Canada | Data current as of May 23, 2026.

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