Lewis Hamilton, known as the "King of Racing," has recently made headlines for his new romance with Hollywood actress Sofia Vergara. The 40-year-old Formula One champion was spotted on a date with the 52-year-old actress, who is known for her roles in ABC's Modern Family and Netflix's Griselda. Despite the age difference, the two reportedly had a very pleasant and sweet interaction during their outing.
Hamilton, who shares the record of seven world championships with Michael Schumacher, has surpassed Schumacher's 91 victories to become the most successful driver in F1 history with over 100 wins. While Schumacher's legendary status in F1 has been overshadowed by his skiing accident that left him bedridden for a decade, Hamilton continues to add to his victory tally.
Hamilton's off-track romantic history is also noteworthy, with a string of high-profile relationships that include pop stars, supermodels, and beauty queens. Some of his notable exes include:
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Shakira - The Latin pop star began dating Hamilton after her split from former Barcelona footballer Gerard Pique in 2023. Their relationship, however, only lasted a few months.
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Nicole Scherzinger - The lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls dated Hamilton for seven years, which was his longest relationship to date. They eventually broke up in 2016 when Scherzinger, then 46, did not receive a marriage proposal from Hamilton.
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Rita Ora - The British singer briefly dated Hamilton in 2016. They were often seen together at recording studios and parties but parted ways amicably after a year.
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Rihanna - Although they never publicly discussed their relationship, Hamilton and the Barbadian pop star were frequently photographed together from 2015 onwards. Hamilton later described their connection as a friendship that occasionally involved going out.
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Barbara Palvin - The Hungarian model, who has been ranked fourth in Maxim's Hot 100 list, dated Hamilton after the Monaco Grand Prix in 2017. She has also been linked to Brazilian footballer Neymar.
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Camila Kendra - In 2021, reports surfaced that Hamilton had secretly courted the 29-year-old Instagram model. This was a rare instance of Hamilton dating a younger model.
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Danielle Lloyd - The British model and Miss England winner had a secret relationship with Hamilton before her beauty pageant win. They remained close friends even after their breakup.
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Lotta Hintsa - The former Miss Finland met all of Hamilton's requirements and shared his passion for racing. Her father, Aki Hintsa, was a former McLaren team doctor, giving them common ground and interests.
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Sofia Richie - In 2017, Hamilton dated Lionel Richie's daughter, Sofia, shortly after her split from Justin Bieber.
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Winnie Harlow - Despite her vitiligo, Harlow has become a world-famous model and is currently dating NBA player Kyle Kuzma.
Hamilton's romantic escapades have been well-documented, and he has admitted that he prefers the company of his cars, once stating, "My car is my baby." His latest relationship with Sofia Vergara adds another chapter to his colorful love life.
