Esteban Ocon drew laughs from Formula 1 fans by suggesting seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton star in a reality TV show titled 'Keeping Up With The Hamiltons'. The Haas driver made the cheeky remark during an F1.com video asking drivers who would suit reality television, nodding to unconfirmed rumors of Hamilton dating Kim Kardashian. Online reactions highlighted Ocon's quick wit and banter.
In the 'Fill In The Blanks' video from F1.com, Ocon quickly named Hamilton when asked which driver might appear on reality TV. McLaren's Lando Norris echoed the choice, simply stating 'Lewis Hamilton. IYKYK' in reference to the same gossip. Fans on Reddit celebrated the moment, with one writing, 'Holy moly Esteban, I was not familiar with your game,' and another noting, 'You can see the moment the thought popped into his head.' Others called Ocon a 'cheeky boy' with 'great banter,' crediting his shift to a more likeable persona since leaving Alpine for Haas. Some enthusiasts even expressed interest in watching a hypothetical F1-Kardashians crossover, despite admitting disdain for the genre. Reports of Hamilton and Kardashian together surfaced in early 2025, including sightings at the Super Bowl and in Tokyo before the Japanese Grand Prix, though neither has confirmed a relationship. Other drivers offered varied picks: Ollie Bearman, Isack Hadjar and Arvid Lindblad selected Norris; Alex Albon chose Liam Lawson; Lawson and Oscar Piastri went for George Russell; while Russell and Franco Colapinto named Pierre Gasly. Joining Ocon in picking Hamilton were Gabriel Bortoleto, Fernando Alonso and Gasly.
