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Formula 1 WAGs were privately fuming over the Kim Kardashian ‘circus’ at Monaco Grand Prix

Nypost · · 344 words · By Ryan Giancola
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Kim Kardashian stole the show at the Monaco Grand Prix, and that didn’t please everybody.

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What happened

Kim Kardashian stole the show at the Monaco Grand Prix, and that didn’t please everybody.

Why it matters

Kardashian was there cheering on her her Formula 1 driving boyfriend, Lewis Hamilton, who finished second in the race.

Common ground

It was the first time Kardashian watched Hamilton live in the paddocks and it was an adjustment that did not sit well with some of the other wives and girlfriends of drivers.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Doubt: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder identified 2 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 80% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
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Questioning the credibility of a source or claim without providing evidence.
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Hamilton finished six seconds behind Italian driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli for Mercedes.”
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Multiple web search results confirm Kimi Antonelli won the Monaco Grand Prix and finished ahead of Lewis Hamilton.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship was a motor racing championship for Formula One cars and the 76th running of the Formula One World Championship. It was recognised by the Fédération Interna…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Formula_One_World_Champio…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Italian: [anˈdrɛːa ˈkiːmi antoˈnɛlli]; born 25 August 2006) is an Italian racing driver who competes in Formula One for Mercedes. Antonelli has won six Formula One Grands Prix s…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimi_Antonelli
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Monaco Grand Prix (French: Grand Prix de Monaco) is a Formula One motor racing event held annually on the Circuit de Monaco, in late May or early June. Run since 1929, it is widely considered to b…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monaco_Grand_Prix
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Claim 2: “Hamilton was asked about the relationship at preseason testing in Bahrain in February”
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While web results confirm Hamilton was at preseason testing in Bahrain in February with Ferrari, none of the provided evidence mentions him being asked specifically about his relationship with Kardashian during that time.
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web search NEUTRAL — Day two of Formula One preseason testing in Bahrain is done and dusted, with rain appearing throughout different parts of the day. It didn’t quite disrupt teams’ run plans, but these conditions are no…
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6163990/2025/02/27/f1-prese…
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web search NEUTRAL — SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) — Lewis Hamilton was fastest in his new Ferrari on the morning of the second day of Formula 1 preseason testing as rain in the desert affected Thursday's session. The seven-time c…
https://www.bastillepost.com/global/article/4607891-hamilton…
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web search NEUTRAL — SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) — Lewis Hamilton was fifth-fastest in his first session of preseason testing with Ferrari as his replacement at Mercedes, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, posted the fastest time.
https://www.thescore.com/formula1/news/3227182/hamilton-behi…
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Claim 3: “The strong finish also keeps Hamilton in second place in the driver standings.”
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The claim states Hamilton is in second place in the driver standings. However, the ESPN 2026 F1 Drivers Standings explicitly list George Russell in 2nd place (154 pts) and Lewis Hamilton in 3rd place (147 pts).
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web search NEUTRAL — Hamilton has won a joint-record seven Formula One World Drivers' Championship titles—tied with Michael Schumacher—and holds the records for most wins (106), ...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis_Hamilton
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 8, 2026 ... Following George penalty and Charles dnf. After today's race: ... Lol so insane. I wish Lewis was at Mercedes vs Kimi. I think they'd be a bit ...
https://www.reddit.com/r/lewishamilton/comments/1tzfmty/lewi…
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web search NEUTRAL — Formula 1 Standings 2026 ; 1 Italy ANT Kimi Antonelli. 179 ; 2 Britain RUS George Russell. 154 ; 3 Britain HAM Lewis Hamilton. 147 ; 4 Monaco LEC Charles Leclerc.
https://www.espn.com/f1/standings
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Claim 4: “Hamilton and F1 will move to their next race in Barcelona this Sunday.”
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The web search results provided for this claim are irrelevant (referring to the retail company 'Next' or the computer company 'NeXT') and do not provide information about the F1 race schedule in Barcelona.
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web search NEUTRAL — Shop the very latest fashion and childrens clothing online at Next USA :: FREE delivery available* :: Great Style. Great Service!
https://www.next.us/en
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web search NEUTRAL — Next would manage Gap's UK website and place Gap concessions in some Next stores. The deal preserves Gap's presence on the UK high street after Gap announced in July 2021 it would close all of its UK …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Next_plc
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web search NEUTRAL — NeXT, Inc. (later NeXT Computer, Inc. and NeXT Software, Inc.) was an American technology company headquartered in Redwood City, California.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NeXT
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Claim 5: “It was the first time Kardashian watched Hamilton live in the paddocks”
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Web search results explicitly state that Kardashian made her 'Formula 1 paddock debut' as Hamilton's partner at the Monaco event.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ye ( YAY; born Kanye Omari West KAHN-yay oh-MAH-ree, June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He has been listed among the greatest rappers of all time and referred to as…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanye_West
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kimberly Noel Kardashian (born October 21, 1980) is an American media personality, socialite, and businesswoman. She first gained media attention in 2007 following the unauthorized release of a sex ta…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Kardashian
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sir Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton (born 7 January 1985) is a British racing driver who competes in Formula One for Ferrari. Hamilton has won a joint-record seven Formula One World Drivers' Championship…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis_Hamilton
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Claim 6: “A video on social media showed Kardashian chatting with Alexandra Saint Mleux, the 24-year-old wife of Hamilton’s teammate Charles LeClerc.”
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Multiple web sources confirm Alexandra Saint Mleux is the wife of Charles Leclerc and specify her age as 24.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Charles Marc Hervé Perceval Leclerc (French pronunciation: [ʃaʁl(ə) ləklɛʁ]; born 16 October 1997) is a Monégasque racing driver who competes in Formula One for Ferrari. Leclerc was runner-up in the F…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Leclerc
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — PrettyLittleThing.com Limited, trading as PrettyLittleThing, is a UK-based fast-fashion retailer. The company is owned by Debenhams Group and operates in the UK, Ireland, Australia, US, France, Middle…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PrettyLittleThing
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web search NEUTRAL — Alexandra Saint Mleux.Leclerc progressed to international competition in 2010, entering the junior KF3 class, where he became the youngest winner of the CIK-FIA Monaco Kart Cup—his home event at the C…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Leclerc
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Claim 7: “The two were seen together at both the Super Bowl and Coachella in April.”
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Only one specific web search result mentions the couple being seen together at both the Super Bowl and Coachella in April; other results mention Malibu or Japan.
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web search NEUTRAL — The two were seen together at both the Super Bowl and Coachella in April. Kim Kardashian arrives for the podium ceremony of the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix at the Monaco street circuit in Monaco, ahea…
https://nypost.com/2026/06/08/sports/formula-1-wags-were-fum…
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web search NEUTRAL — See Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton's moments together in Japan. Explore their trip and celebrity encounters. #kimkardashian #lewishamilton.
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/kardashian-lewis-hamilton
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web search NEUTRAL — Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton recently sparked fresh dating speculation after being spotted together during a romantic beach outing in Malibu. The duo were captured enjoying time in the Pacific Oc…
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/r…
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Claim 8: “With the second-place finish, Hamilton helps keep Ferrari in second place in the constructors’ standings.”
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Five independent cross-references (Nbcwashington, Theherald, Dailydispatch, Al Jazeera, Flipboard) and Wikipedia all confirm Lewis Hamilton is driving for Ferrari.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari was seventh
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/kimi-antonelli-win…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton was runner-up for the second successive Grand Prix
https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/6/7/kimi-antonelli-win…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton was runner-up for the second successive Grand Prix
https://www.dailydispatch.co.za/sport/2026-06-07-antonelli-s…
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Claim 9: “Kardashian and Hamilton have been reportedly dating since early 2026.”
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Multiple web sources report that Hamilton and Kardashian have been dating since early 2026.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kimberly Noel Kardashian (born October 21, 1980) is an American media personality, socialite, and businesswoman. She first gained media attention in 2007 following the unauthorized release of a sex ta…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Kardashian
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ye ( YAY; born Kanye Omari West KAHN-yay oh-MAH-ree, June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He has been listed among the greatest rappers of all time and referred to as…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanye_West
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sir Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton (born 7 January 1985) is a British racing driver who competes in Formula One for Ferrari. Hamilton has won a joint-record seven Formula One World Drivers' Championship…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis_Hamilton
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Claim 10: “Kardashian was there cheering on her her Formula 1 driving boyfriend, Lewis Hamilton, who finished second in the race.”
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Multiple independent sources (The Herald, Daily Dispatch, Al Jazeera) confirm Lewis Hamilton was the runner-up (finished second) in the race. Wikipedia confirms the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix took place on June 7, 2026.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2023 Monaco Grand Prix (officially known as the Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco 2023) was a Formula One motor race that was held on 28 May 2023, at the Circuit de Monaco in the Principality of Mona…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Monaco_Grand_Prix
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Monaco Grand Prix (officially known as the Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Grand Prix de Monaco 2026) was a Formula One motor race. It was held on 7 June 2026, at the Circuit de Monaco in Monaco, and…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Monaco_Grand_Prix
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2021 Monaco Grand Prix (officially known as the Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco 2021) was a Formula One motor race held on 23 May 2021 at the Circuit de Monaco, a street circuit that runs through …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Monaco_Grand_Prix
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