Kim Kardashian Meets Lewis Hamilton’s Mom in LA

Any lingering doubts that 's new romance with  is little more than a brief fling were swept aside after the TV personality was introduced to his mother on Thursday evening. 

Hamilton was accompanied by his 71-year-old mum Carmen Larbalestier while dining out with Kim and her family at restaurant Nobu.  

Kardashian, 45, who has ritish sportsman since December, looked happier than ever as they enjoyed a group meal at the upmarket eaterie with her famous family.  

Following his parent's divorce, Hamilton was raised by his birth-mother until the age of 12, when he moved to live with his father Anthony, stepmother Linda and half-brother Nicolas. 

The Formula 1 driver previously described Carmen as 'the most amazing woman in the world' in 2015 when he organised a surprise 60th birthday party for her in London, with special guest and performer Jessie J. 

She regularly joins her son on his overseas trips, with Hamilton sharing photos with her during a recent visit to China. 

Speaking about her break-up with Hamilton's father Anthony, Carmen once revealed: 'Lewis was the best thing to come out of my marriage. [The split] didn't damage Lewis.

'He is probably better for it than if we had stuck together in an unhappy marriage. Tony wanted to be somebody and he has achieved that. I wanted the quiet life and that put a barrier between us. I couldn't see myself in that busy, hectic lifestyle.

'But I didn't stop him making sure Lewis got what he wanted. Without his dad's constant, constant work he would not have been able to continue.'

In November 2020, Hamilton shared a gushing tribute to Carmen on her birthday, posting a slew of photos with her over the years. He wrote: 'I want to take a moment to celebrate my mum today. Since the day you brought me into this world you showered me with love, showed me the importance of empathy, compassion and caring for others. 

'The unconditional love you've shown me is unmatched and I feel so lucky to have a mother as wonderful as you. You are the best part of me. Happy Birthday mum, I hope you have the best day.' 

On Thursday, Hamilton doted on Kardashian's oldest son Saint, 10, as he wrapped an arm around the youngster while the reality star held hands with daughter , eight, and son Psalm, seven. Her oldest daughter North, 12, did not appear to be in attendance.

The couple, who have been friends for over a decade, have been going strong for nearly five months after they were first spotted getting cozy on New Year's Eve in Aspen.

They went public with their romance at the in February then subsequently went Instagram official.

Last month, Kardashian and Hamilton were spotted kissing for the first time when they .

They were most recently spotted together during weekend one of the Coachella Festival in California.

Carmen regularly joins her son on his overseas trips, with Hamilton sharing photos with her during a recent visit to China (pictured)