Kim Kardashian recently returned to the dating scene after seemingly going public with her relationship with Lewis Hamilton.
However, sources fear she may be heading down the road to heartbreak, as the Formula 1 star remains unbending with a couple of strict dating “rules” he has adopted.
The duo was seen getting cozy during their recent outing at the 2026 Super Bowl, with a body language expert explaining that Kim Kardashian was very flirty with Lewis Hamilton.
Inside Lewis Hamilton’s ‘Rules’ That Threaten New Romance With Kim Kardashian
Kardashian’s relationship with Hamilton has remained the talk of the town since it became public knowledge.
Having recently spent time together at the luxury Estelle Manor hotel in the Cotswolds, U.K., the pair got cozy as they attended the 2026 Super Bowl showdown between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots in Santa Clara, California, on Sunday.
For the outing, Kardashian stunned as she wore a black faux fur jacket and oversized sunglasses with a chunky choker necklace, while the F1 legend wore a black hoodie and sparkling diamond earrings.
Yet, reports suggest they may encounter some obstacles, especially because of Hamilton’s dating “rules.”
Sources told the Daily Mail that their relationship seems to be built on an “uneasy truce,” as Hamilton is “very firm” with the type of women he allows into his private life.
They added that he has two particular non-negotiables, which are becoming a father or stepfather, as well as having “no interest” in relocating from his more established base of London and Monaco.
Lewis Hamilton Operates With ‘Very Fixed Personal Boundaries’
It’s quite a contrasting situation for the pair, as Kardashian’s more established base is in Los Angeles, where she lives and does her business.
However, it appears that if anyone would compromise, just so that the relationship keeps going, it will not be Hamilton, as sources say he operates with “very fixed” personal boundaries and loves to keep things out of the public eye.
“Lewis operates with very fixed personal boundaries around how serious relationships are allowed to become,” a source explained.
“He is at a stage where he’s deliberately narrowing his life, not expanding it. His focus is on his legacy in Formula One and his business ventures, and he structures his personal life to protect that. The imbalance is that he is used to relationships fitting around his life, not reshaping it,” the source added.
This poses a fundamental problem for the pair, especially as the “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” alum has always spoken about how she’s looking for the right man and is looking for something more long-term.
Kim Kardashian Might Be Looking To Increase Her Global Appeal With The Lewis Hamilton Relationship
Following their recent flirty outing at the 2026 Super Bowl, it appears that Kardashian and Lewis have a budding romance, but reports suggest the SKIMS founder may not be with the Ferrari driver for love alone.
Having seen how her sister Kylie Jenner’s approval ratings have increased since she started dating actor Timothee Chalamet, Kardashian is also allegedly looking to improve her global appeal and thinks Hamilton is the man for it.
“She sees Lewis as stable, respected, hugely successful in his own right, someone who fits the stature she envisions for a partner,” a source claimed. “But she is underestimating how fixed his reality is.”
“He enjoys his duties as an uncle, but that is where his parental instincts begin and end. The idea of becoming a stepfather to four young children is not on the table,” they added.
Lewis Hamilton Told Kim Kardashian She Would Meet His Mother ‘Someday’
The couple managed to show just how fast they’re solidifying their relationship as lip reader Nicola Hickling decoded that Hamilton promised her Kardashian will meet his mother soon.
“No, I don’t take just any girl to my mom, I mean, you’re gonna meet her someday, she is very excited to see you,” Hamilton reportedly said to Kardashian.
Hickling added that Kardashian appeared to “shuffle uncomfortably in her seat” and covered her face “before replying with a simple okay.”
The Reality TV Star Hasn’t Introduced Her Children To Lewis Hamilton
Meanwhile, Kardashian is reportedly shielding her four children from her new relationship and has yet to introduce them to her new boyfriend.
“She doesn’t know when that will happen, if ever,” a source noted. “He has notably not introduced her to his own family.”
The insider added, “Kim has agreed to the truce, but she is a romantic at heart. He is not building his life around a ‘her.’ And she’s heading for heartbreak.”