Kim Kardashian may have stolen the attention at the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday but that’s not all Lewis Hamilton‘s new romantic interest was pinching at Monte Carlo.

Speculation over Lewis Hamilton dating Kim Kardashian have been running wild since February, with a series of public outings together over the last few months.

However, her appearance at the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday to support Hamilton was a first for a Formula 1 weekend, and she would have been delighted to see the seven-time world champion earn a podium spot for Ferrari after finishing second behind race winner Kimi Antonelli.

Hamilton was gushing over the Kardashian support in Monaco, giving her a public kiss on the cheek after the race, as well as blowing a kiss to her on the podium.

That should have been that, but one eagle eyed F1 fan spotted an outrageous act from Kim just after the race finished that left fans furious with her conduct.

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Caught in the act

As she was walking past the an area of the track prepared for the top three finishers, she unashamedly whipped away a towel supplied for Mercedes’ race winner Kimi Antonelli.

A photographer appears to confront her on the cheeky swipe, but after a small exchange still leaves with towel in hand, and poor Antonelli (probably) wondering why F1 had forgotten to give him a towel after a hard earned race win.

Kim Kardashian picks up race winner Kimi Antonelli’s towel for herself ? pic.twitter.com/Z8jlp6ES2A

— Ferrari News ? (@FanaticsFerrari) June 8, 2026

Fan fury over Kim’s towel snatching

Fans though were more furious over Kim’s behaviour, one fan even telling Hamilton to never bring her to an F1 race again, saying: “How do you even pick something up that is clearly not meant for you?? Lewis Hamilton, please leave her at home next time.”

Others were not as kind, with one fan saying: “True Billionaire behaviour. Do whatever you want, assume it is OK. Someone will deal with any consequences. I’m sure that towels are in plentiful supply at the Monaco GP.”

One fan was still smarting from her snubbing Martin Brundle by ignoring an interview from his grid walk, adding: “After the way she treated Brundle and now this, she shouldn’t be allowed back.”

There were of course some looking to defend her behaviour, and the best that can be found is one fan saying Kimi wasn’t using it anymore… no really. They said: “It was after the podium so he doesn’t need the towel anymore.”

Hamilton: Amazing to have Kim Kardashian

Whatever the fans think, it doesn’t look like Hamilton will be looking to stop Kim coming to any future races judging by his reaction to her being in the paddock in Monaco.

In the press conference after the race he said: “It’s amazing to have her come this weekend and have the support, but with my friends, incredible turnout just overall with people.

“And yeah, I don’t really know what else to say. It’s amazing to have good people around you and good people supporting you, and she does that for me every day.”

So that’s that then. Hamilton won’t do too badly to scratch up on his South Park knowledge before the next race though, and take advice from one of the show’s supporting characters in telling Kim Kardashian ‘Don’t forget to bring a towel.’

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Lewis Hamilton is up to second place in the F1 standings after another terrific performance at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday.

The 41-year-old British superstar endured a miserable first season in Maranello, being soundly beaten by team-mate Charles Leclerc in what turned into an awful campaign.

2026 has started much better for Hamilton though, and he is now ahead of his team-mate following his second consecutive second-place finish, this time in the principality. Leclerc meanwhile was a DNF after brake issues caused him to crash into a barrier.

Italian prodigy Kimi Antonelli, still only 19 years old, stretched his lead to 66 points at the top of the standings after claiming his fifth consecutive race victory in Monaco.

Hamilton’s excellent result means he also leapfrogs George Russell as well as Leclerc into second place in the standings. Russell is down to third after a pointless afternoon in Monaco following a penalty-laden race.

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Latest Drivers Standings

Antonelli holds a commanding 66-point lead over Hamilton after those five consecutive wins:

Latest Constructors Standings

Mercedes are dominating so far after winning all six races so far in 2026:

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First held in 1929 before joining the inaugural Formula 1 World Championship in 1950, the narrow, twisting circuit through the tiny principality on the French Riviera has served as the ultimate test of driver skill for nearly a century.

Legends like Ayrton Senna, ‘Mr. Monaco’ Graham Hill, and Michael Schumacher have defined their careers on these perilous, barrier-lined streets in a rich history of motorsport brilliance.

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Complete list of Monaco Grand Prix winners

Below is the complete history of Monaco Grand Prix winners, showcasing the icons who have conquered Formula 1’s most famous circuit:

Drivers with the most Monaco Grand Prix wins

Ayrton Senna reigns supreme in the principality with six victories, closely followed by fellow legends Graham Hill and Michael Schumacher on five.

Teams with the most Monaco Grand Prix wins

McLaren are the undisputed masters of Monte Carlo among the constructors, boasting 16 official World Championship wins on the famous streets, comfortably ahead of Ferrari.

Who is the youngest ever Monaco Grand Prix winner?

Lewis Hamilton remains the youngest ever winner – he was just 23 years, 4 months and 18 days old when he overcame an early puncture to triumph in 2008.

Teenage Italian star Kimi Antonelli (19) will obliterate that record should he win for Mercedes this weekend.

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