Lewis Hamilton has privately defended Kim Kardashian after finishing sixth at the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka on 29 March, with sources saying the Formula One star is pushing back against claims that a so‑called 'Kardashian curse' is to blame for his worst result of the season.
Hamilton's uncharacteristic finish in Japan followed far stronger early‑season form. The seven‑time world champion had opened his 2026 campaign with a fourth place in Australia and third in China, results that suggested he was edging back towards the front after a difficult 2025. His slip to sixth behind race winner Kimi Antonelli in Tokyo has now collided with growing public fascination over his new relationship with Kardashian — and a long‑running internet theory that men who date into the Kardashian‑Jenner clan see their careers unravel.
