Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton will not walk the red carpet at the 2026 Academy Awards, despite his close association with one of the year’s high-profile films. Instead, he keeps his focus firmly on racing and his own ambitions, which makes sense when you look at his busy schedule.
So, what’s the story behind Lewis’ absence from the big night in Hollywood?
Will Lewis Hamilton miss the 2026 Oscars?
The short answer is: yes. But why?Lewis Hamilton is not just a star on the track; This year, he also co-produced “F1: The Movie,” the Brad Pitt-directed film that received an Oscar nomination this year. Hamilton worked closely with producers and director Joe Kosinski to make sure the film got the details right, especially regarding diversity and teamwork.
And still, he did not appear at the prestigious ceremony. The reason is very simple: he will race in Shanghai this weekend.
The Chinese Grand Prix is scheduled to be held on March 15, 2026, the same day as the Oscars. So there is no way for him to travel to the show.For every e! News, his team explained: The race with Ferrari comes first. The Formula 1 calendar isn’t slowing down for anything, not even the Oscars, and Hamilton is in the midst of another title chase.
He said he was disappointed to miss out, especially since this film means so much to him. It wasn’t just about fast cars, he wanted to pull back the curtain and bring fans into the real world of Formula 1, with all its emotion, drama and diversity.
Hamilton even said that he would love to engage with stars like Denzel Washington and other big names in the industry.
Rumors about Lewis Hamilton’s romance with Kim Kardashian? Here’s what we know
For the unversed, Lewis Hamilton makes headlines off the track as well.
His personal life is receiving a lot of attention, thanks to rumors about him and Kim Kardashian. Per person, they have known each other for years, but lately, people have become convinced that it has become romantic. They’ve been spotted together in Paris, at the Super Bowl, and even shared a relaxing vacation in Arizona. The Internet is abuzz with speculation.Of course, Hamilton stays pretty quiet when it comes to his private life, and hasn’t said anything about Kardashian directly. However, per E! News, people close to them say things are heating up, and Kardashian posted some matching vacation snaps that fans took as a pretty strong hint. Neither of them has officially confirmed anything, but the rumors haven’t gone away.
