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Lewis Hamilton’s Tokyo Drift Video Triggers Backlash Over Kardashian Cameo

Apr 7, 2026, 10:51 AM CUT

The seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton recently finished the Japanese Grand Prix in sixth place. However, it was something he did off the track that caught the audience's eye.

 Over the past few years, Hamilton has been posting Tokyo Drift videos in various cars that he posts after the Japanese Grand Prix. He recently posted the third and most-awaited installment of the adrenaline-filled video of him drifting through the streets in Tokyo.

The video was filmed in the Daikoku Parking Area, known for car meets. Hamilton pulled up to the meet in his red Ferrari F40. He posted the video on his Instagram.

The video featured cinematic shots of Hamilton drifting through the streets of Tokyo, along with a parade of other cars following him. The video also features Hamilton doing donuts towards the end. However, it was the last few seconds that left the internet in a frenzy.

The last 10 seconds of the video featured Kim Kardashian. She was seated with a huge smile on her face, seeming to be amazed at what Hamilton, the 7-time F1 champion, was doing. However, this 10-second clip has sent the fans into a spiral.

Fans express their views on Hamilton's latest video

 In the video re-shared by ‘La Gazzetta Ferrari’ on their Twitter account, the fans took the comment section of the post to share how they felt about Kardashian’s cameo in the video.

One user wrote, “The video was going so hard until Kim Kardashian had to ruin it.” While another Twitter user shared, “She really ruined this whole video."

Fans continued with their hateful remarks on Hamilton having Kardashian in the car with him.

“This goes so hard until the end. Yikes”. Another fan echoed similar sentiments. While another added, “All that hype ruined in the last 10 seconds.” A fan also questioned Kardashian's presence by tweeting, “Did Kim really have to be in that video?"

Kim Kardashian is a popular figure, but is known to divide opinions. This was the first time the two were spotted together in a video, especially after reports of them dating made the rounds.

Do you think the backlash is justified? Let us know in the comments.

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Written by

Chionia Libania Colaco

Edited by

Godwin Issac Mathew

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