Lewis Hamilton is known for his speed on the track, but these days, it’s his personal life that’s accelerating conversations just as fast. The seven-time Formula One world champion has publicly credited his girlfriend, reality TV star and SKIMS founder Kim Kardashian, as a key reason for his renewed happiness.

The candid moment unfolded on Thursday during a fan event at Silverstone, ahead of the British Grand Prix. While on stage with fellow drivers, broadcaster David Croft noted that Hamilton appeared to be a "much happier man" this year, both professionally and personally .

A fellow racing driver then playfully interjected, asking if the upbeat mood was due to a fast new Ferrari car or a "new girlfriend." The 41-year-old racing icon smiled, quipping, "Yeah, that's a good one," before turning the conversation back to his team .

A Nod to Ferrari and the New Romance

As the crowd laughed, the former Mercedes driver took a moment to express his gratitude for his new team. He spoke about the challenges of his first year with Ferrari but highlighted the progress they are making. However, Hamilton didn't leave the audience hanging for long regarding the question of his personal life.

"I once you spend a year with this team, Ferrari is still the most iconic team of all time, and they've had a difficult period of time," Hamilton said. "It's such an amazing team and they've been so welcoming. The first year was obviously very tough, but to finally see the hard work we've been putting in get us back to where we want to be..." . He then concluded with a decisive smile: "And of course, of course, it's Kim" .

A Budding Romance in the Spotlight

The public acknowledgment comes after months of speculation. Hamilton and Kardashian, 45, have been romantically linked since February . The relationship has gradually become more visible, culminating in Kardashian’s recent appearance at the Monaco Grand Prix.

Last month, the reality star was in attendance alongside her sister, Khloé Kardashian, to watch Hamilton clinch second place . Following the race, Hamilton was seen blowing a kiss toward his girlfriend from the podium, marking their first significant public display of affection .

Sources close to the couple have described them as a "chill couple together," noting that "everything feels very easy and light" . Hamilton has previously emphasized the importance of having a strong support system, telling reporters at Monaco that it is "amazing" to have good people surrounding him and that she supports him "every day" . As he prepares for the British Grand Prix, it seems Hamilton’s performance is being powered by love as much as horsepower.