Lewis Hamilton has been making the most of his time away from Formula 1, sharing glimpses of his personal life on Instagram during the mid-season break.
The seven-time world champion, aged 41, has been enjoying quality time with girlfriend Kim Kardashian and their Golden Retriever puppy named Halo.
Hamilton’s championship challenge has suffered a significant blow in 2026, with the gap between him and championship leader Kimi Antonelli now standing at 101 points.
The slump has created visible tension within the Ferrari camp, with Hamilton voicing frustration over team strategy and the absence of clearly defined rules of engagement with team-mate Charles Leclerc.
Despite those pressures, the Ferrari driver managed to pack an eventful schedule into the break between the Spanish Grand Prix and the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Hamilton began his time off by testing at Imola last Tuesday before heading to Paris to link up with Kim Kardashian, the 45-year-old Skims founder.
The couple dined together at the well-known Ferdi restaurant in Paris and attended a Celine Dion concert during their time in the French capital.
Lewis and Kim then moved on to London, where they were spotted enjoying a cycling date through the city, taking in the sights on Lime bikes together.
Hamilton documented the trip on his Instagram page, with the posts also featuring a fresh look at little Halo, the Golden Retriever puppy the couple now share, who appears to be growing up fast.
The Ferrari driver returns to competitive action in Baku this week, with the Azerbaijan Grand Prix scheduled for Saturday, September 26, moved a day earlier than usual to avoid a clash with the country’s Remembrance Day.
On-track action in Azerbaijan begins on Thursday, giving Hamilton and his Ferrari team an extra day to address the technical and strategic issues that have plagued their recent race weekends.
With the title gap now looking increasingly difficult to close, Hamilton will be hoping that some time away from the paddock has helped him reset and refocus ahead of the remaining races of the season.