Lewis Hamilton has seen a lot of success during his career in Formula 1. The British driver has secured record`++++++ race wins, podiums, and championships. This success and his off-track passions like fashion and music have made him famous worldwide. Since becoming a celebrity, Hamilton has been making famous friends across industries and the world. Some of these individuals have also crossed the threshold of friends and have been seen spending time with the F1 driver in a romantic capacity.
This list looks at some famous women that the Ferrari driver has dated during his time in motorsport.
5. Nicole Scherzinger
Lewis Hamilton and singer Nicole Scherzinger were in an on-again, off-again relationship for almost eight years. The two met at the MTV Music Awards in 2007 and began dating soon after. Over the course of their relationship, Scherzinger was seen attending races, and the couple would also be seen at events together. At one point, they were also rumored to be engaged. They finally split up for good in 2015, and the former Pussycat Dolls singer shared how difficult that decision was.
“I’m devastated that it didn’t work out. It was the hardest decision we had to make, but we made it together,” Scherzinger said in a statement at the time. “I love Lewis, and I know he loves me. We wish nothing but happiness and the very best for one another. I’m trying to stay strong in my faith right now.” [via People Magazine]
4. Rihanna
In August of 2015, Lewis Hamilton was seen spending time with pop artist Rihanna on her yacht in Barbados. The Briton was also spotted partying with her on New Year’s Eve. Like with a lot of Hamilton’s relationships, the two were never confirmed. He also denied any talk of the two of them being anything more than friends.
“You know, I’ve known Ri for a long time,” Hamilton said. “We’ve been friends for a while. We get to hang out every now and again but otherwise, we’ve just been friends.” [via Cosmopolitan]
3. Rita Ora
Rumors of a romance between the driver and singer Rita Ora sparked after the two were seen on various occasions. Hamilton and Ora also took a vacation in 2016 to Montenegro, where they were pictured spending time. The singer-songwriter also attended the 2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, where she also took a picture with Carmen Larbalestier, Lewis’ mom.
2. Shakira
In 2023, Shakira and Lewis Hamilton were spotted going out to dinner together. Soon after, the singer was in Barcelona to attend that year’s running of the Spanish Grand Prix. The two were never confirmed to be together, and Shakira shared that she has no space for a relationship in her life.
“I’m not thinking about that,” she said. “What space do I have for a man right now?” [via Cosmopolitan]
1. Sofia Vergara
One of the most recent rumored romantic link-ups in Hamilton’s life was with Sofia Vergara. The actress and the driver had an intimate date earlier this year that sparked the rumors. While a source close to Vergara shut down the rumors, she did attend the 2025 running of the Monaco Grand Prix.
What does Lewis Hamilton say about dating?
Speaking with Vanity Fair in 2022, Lewis Hamilton opened up about focusing on his career. The seven-time world champion explained that he cannot multitask and has a very driven approach to life. Looking to continue growing as an individual, Hamilton added that he would only want to commit to someone as an addition to his life instead of a necessity.
“I’ve realized that I can’t do two things or three things at once, I’ve got to focus on one. I wanted to go through a growth process of getting myself to a point where I’m happy on my own and comfortable in my space. So that if I ever do meet someone, it’s an addition, rather than ‘I need you in my life.’ ” [via People Magazine]
Earlier this year, the Ferrari driver doubled down on his belief system. He shared that his only focus in life was to win and that he’s sacrificed having a family life.
“I’m hungry, driven, and don’t have a wife and kids. I’m focused on one thing, and that’s winning. That’s my No.1 priority.” [via The Sun]
Despite this, Hamilton was recently seen with Darja Sobakinskaja, a social media influencer, after the two had gone on a date after the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix, once again sparking rumors of the driver’s romantic life.
