Did Lewis Hamilton plan to marry Kim Kardashian for custody reasons? Viral ‘father figure’ claim debunked

A social media post claiming Lewis Hamilton plans to marry Kim Kardashian to help her in a custody fight with Kanye West is not backed by any credible evidence. It also says Hamilton wants to become a father figure to North West because of alleged behavior problems. There is no verified statement from Hamilton supporting those claims. The post uses an Esquire interview clip and a separate photo of Hamilton with Kardashian and a young girl, but those images do not prove the story. There are no credible report carrying the alleged comments.Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian have publicly grown closerHamilton and Kardashian’s relationship has become more public in 2026, but that does not support the custody claim. Elle reported in August that the pair had known each other since at least 2014 and first went public together at the 2026 Super Bowl. Their relationship later became more open.Hamilton also spoke about Kardashian after the Monaco Grand Prix in June, where she watched him finish second for Ferrari. He said, “It is amazing to have her come this weekend and to have that support.“It is amazing to have good people around you, good people supporting you, and she does that for me every day.”He later acknowledged Kardashian again at the British Grand Prix. P reported that when Hamilton was asked about his happiness and support, he said, “And of course, of course, it’s Kim.”The couple has also been seen spending time with Kardashian’s children. Those family moments show that he has become part of their social life, but they do not show that he is taking any legal role involving the children.Kim Kardashian, Kanye West and the custody claimKardashian and West share four children, North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm. Their divorce was finalized in 2022, and they agreed to joint custody. That arrangement is important because the viral post presents Hamilton’s alleged marriage plan as if it would directly change the custody situation. There is no evidence that he has made such a proposal or that a marriage to Kardashian would automatically give him a role in the custody case.The claim about North West’s alleged behavioral issues is also unsupported.The same problem applies to the new Hamilton claim. The Esquire clip and the photo attached to the post are not evidence of the words attributed to him. No credible interview, statement or report has surfaced confirming that Hamilton wants to marry Kardashian for custody reasons or become North’s father figure.Hamilton and Kardashian may face continued speculation about marriage as their relationship develops, but as of September 2026, there is no confirmed engagement or wedding announcement from either of them. The custody-focused claim should therefore be treated as unverified, not as a statement of Hamilton’s plans.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.