Kim Kardashian made a stylish entrance at the Monaco Grand Prix on Saturday morning, showing her support for boyfriend Lewis Hamilton. This marked the first public appearance of the celebrity couple at a major event since they confirmed their relationship.
The American star was initially seen enjoying a yacht outing in Monaco on Friday night. On Saturday, Kim was spotted strolling through the paddock of the iconic street circuit, gearing up for the qualifying rounds of the race.
Accompanied by her sister Khloe and surrounded by security, Kim made her way along the harbor. Her presence at the race signaled her first public appearance since she and Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton went public with their relationship.
Donning a pair of sunglasses, denim jeans, and a sleek black top, the Californian fashion icon navigated past the cameras to settle into her spot before the qualifying sessions began.
Kim wasn’t the only famous face at the prestigious event. TV personality Holly Willoughby was also seen mingling in the paddock, adding to the glamorous atmosphere.
Kardashian and Hamilton’s friendship, which spans over a decade, has blossomed into a romance over the past six months. The couple first sparked rumors of their relationship when they were seen celebrating New Year’s Eve together in Aspen.
Kim Kardashian is pictured at the Monaco Grand Prix ahead of qualifying on Saturday
She was pictured with her sister, Khloe, walking along the harbor ahead of the on-track action
They went public with their romance at the Super Bowl in February before announcing it on Instagram and this is the first time since then that she’s cheered him on at the track.
Just last week, Hamilton was seen with her four children, who she shares with ex Kanye West, for the first time.
A source previously said that the couple have an ‘intense’ relationship and added that Kardashian’s family absolutely ‘adores’ him.
Earlier this week, Kardashian provided fans with a rare glimpse at their relationship on Instagram.
The mother-of-four posted a selfie that Hamilton had taken while they enjoyed a bike ride together on Monday.
Kardashian might even get to see Hamilton secure a victory this weekend, with Ferrari looking sharp in practice.
Hamilton was quickest on Friday ahead of his team-mate Charles Leclerc, while Red Bull’s Max Verstappen was third fastest followed by the Mercedes drivers.
It has not all been plain sailing for Ferrari, with team principal Frederic Vasseur absent for medical reasons on Saturday.
The romance between the F1 driver and Kardashian has continued to hot up in recent months
The Kardashian sisters strolled the paddock to take up their positions ahead of qualifying
Kardashian is seen at the Circuit de Monaco on board a boat that she stayed on overnight
A statement from Ferrari said: ‘Fred Vasseur will not be at the circuit today.
‘Following some medical checks, Fred will remain under observation at a local medical facility.
‘No further medical information will be provided.’
The statement added that the team ‘look forward to seeing him back at the track soon’.
Hamilton endured a nightmare first season with Ferrari but the signs are more positive now.
His second place finish at the Canadian Grand Prix was a major improvement and Monaco has been a happy hunting ground for him in the past.
Hamilton is looking to improve on his second place finish at the Canadian GP last time out
TV presenter Holly Willoughby was also pictured in the paddock among the celebrities
Qualifying will, as ever, play a major role at the track where there are limited overtaking spots and the race itself begins at 2:00pm on Sunday.
Hamilton this week risked the wrath of England football fans, saying he will be splitting his support at the World Cup between his home nation and Brazil.
‘For me, it’s tied with England,’ he said. ‘Honestly, Brazil has always been my favourite team.
‘Growing up in England, I used to love watching Brazil play. I think it’s the colours, the culture, and the players always just looked the most skilled, they were so cool.
‘I just appreciate where they come from. Many of the players come from the streets where they play with no shoes and there’s something quite special about Brazilian culture.’
