Lewis Hamilton has reportedly ended his partnership with longtime associate Marc Hynes as the 2026 Formula 1 season approaches. This development follows sightings of Hamilton with Kim Kardashian in both the Cotswolds and Paris recently, sparking rumors of a possible romantic involvement between the two.
Hynes, 47, who previously served as the chief executive of Hamilton’s management company, Project 44, has decided to pursue a new role with F1’s newest team, Cadillac. The split between Hamilton and Hynes, known for their collaboration since 2015, is said to have been amicable.
The separation is part of a broader restructuring within Hamilton’s team ahead of the upcoming F1 season. Ferrari confirmed a change in Hamilton’s race engineer, with Cedric Michel-Grosjean expected to take over from Riccardo Adami. Despite a challenging first season with Ferrari, Hamilton expressed optimism after testing sessions in Barcelona, setting the fastest lap time among drivers.
Off the track, speculation swirls around Hamilton’s relationship with Kardashian, with reports describing them as inseparable and discreetly coordinating their schedules to spend time together. Hamilton shared positive sentiments about the team’s preparations and a renewed winning mentality as he gears up for the competitive season ahead.