Lewis Hamilton has reportedly ended his professional partnership with his closest associate in preparation for the 2026 Formula 1 season. This development follows sightings of the seven-time world champion with Kim Kardashian in the Cotswolds and Paris recently, sparking rumors of a potential romantic involvement between the two.
The separation from his professional partner, Marc Hynes, aged 47, was disclosed by The Mail, indicating that Hynes has opted to join F1’s newest team, Cadillac. Hynes previously served as the chief executive of Project 44, Hamilton’s management company, from 2015 to 2021, before reuniting with Hamilton last year to manage his racing logistics at Ferrari.
The split between Hamilton and Hynes is said to have been amicable, marking one of the changes in Hamilton’s team ahead of the upcoming F1 season. This restructuring also includes the replacement of his race engineer, Riccardo Adami, by Cedric Michel-Grosjean, as confirmed by Ferrari.
Despite facing challenges in his first season with Ferrari, Hamilton expressed optimism after recent testing sessions, where he set the fastest lap time among all drivers. The upcoming season is anticipated to be more competitive with new eco-friendly regulations in place, signaling a shift in dynamics within the F1 landscape.
Off the track, speculations surrounding Hamilton’s relationship with Kardashian continue to circulate, with reports of the pair being inseparable and strategically evading public attention during their outings. Their rumored closeness has garnered significant interest from fans and observers alike.