Lewis Hamilton, Kim Kardashian fuel dating rumours after new spotting at Paris hotel

F1 champion Lewis Hamilton and reality television star Kim Kardashian have sent social media into a frenzy after being spotted checking into a hotel in Paris together just a day after a lavish weekend away in the British Cotswolds.

The 45-year-old mother of four and Ferrari driver were seen hopping out of the same car as they arrived at the five-star hotel, Le Bristol, on Monday (local time), where deluxe rooms can cost up to $6000 per night.

In footage obtained by TMZ, the pair kept a low profile as they checked into the hotel with Kardashian donning black sunglasses and a black trench coat while Hamilton opted for a black coat, grey tracksuit pants and a grey scarf.

Hours later, Kardashian arrived alone at a promotional event for her shape wear and clothing brand Skims, which has recently collaborated with Nike for a footwear and apparel collection.

The latest sighting comes just a day after the pair were seen spending the weekend together at Estelle Manor in the Cotswolds, where insiders revealed they shared a room, visited the spa for a couple’s massage and enjoyed a private dinner.

“It all appeared to be very romantic,” a source told The Sun. “Kim and Lewis made use of all the facilities on offer.”

Despite having three bodyguards with them, the pair managed to enjoy the experience in private.

“She had two bodyguards with her, and Lewis had a close protection officer, but they remained in the background. Two of them stood guard outside their room, so no one could disturb them.

“It was all kept very quiet - they clearly wanted to have some time for just the two of them.”

Social media has erupted since the footage of the duo emerged, and fans have mixed feelings.

Some were quick to celebrate the unexpected pairing.

“Stop, I’m obsessed,” one fan gushed on Instagram, while another commented, “Good for them. Makes me happy to see people happy”.

But not everyone was thrilled. Some fans questioned the compatibility of Kardashian and Hamilton’s public personas and political views.

“It’s funny how Hamilton’s entire group of friends is completely the opposite of the things he preaches,” one user wrote on Reddit.

Another asked: “How can they date, given his political stance is so different from hers?! Smh.”

A third commenter expressed disappointment, saying, “An animal lover like Lewis making this choice is disappointing”.

The F1 community also chimed in dramatically, with some fans treating the rumoured romance like a sporting crisis. “He’ll never win a race again,” one person declared, while another lamented: “End of career for my GOAT.”

On the lighter side, some fans saw an opportunity for a crossover between Kardashian’s fashion empire and the racing world.

“Kim if you can hear me, have Skims be a Mercedes F1 sponsor!!!! Kim get Lewis to model for Skims please!!!!! I want a Skims x F1 collab please Kim!!!!!!”

Hamilton and Kardashian have been friends for years, and the latest outings come a month after they both attended Kate Hudson’s star-studded New Year’s Eve party in Aspen.

Until now, there had been no inkling of romance between the two.