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Sir Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton MBE HonFREng (born 7 January 1985) is a British racing driver, currently competing in Formula One for Mercedes.
HALL OF FAME - 2008, 2014, 2015, 2017-2020. Lewis Hamilton. The 30th Formula 1 World Champion was the youngest ever, taking his first title in the most dramatic fashion - on the last corner of the last lap of the last race of one of the most scintillating seasons.
- Hamilton Was A Beast at Remote-Controlled Car Racing
- He Told McLaren’s Boss to Sign Him When He Was Just 13
- Hamilton Was in The Same School Year as Ashley Young
- Lewis Used to Be Superstitious, But Left ‘Ridiculous’ Routines Behind
- Lewis Hamilton Dominated The Junior Series
- Hamilton Ditched His Senna-inspired Yellow Helmet
- Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton Used to Be Great Friends
- Lewis Hamilton Has appeared on A Christina Aguilera Record
- Hamilton Is Working to Improve Representation of Black People in Motorsport
- Lewis Hamilton Is The Fourth Formula 1 Driver to Be Knighted
It was clear from very early on that Lewis Hamilton had a natural talent in abundance. When he was six years old, Lewis was bought a remote-controlled car by his father, Anthony. Within the year, Hamilton finished second in a national race against adults with an electric car. He also won the best newcomer for the petrol class, which is quite a feat...
Perhaps it was that early confidence that prompted a young Lewis Hamilton to make a career-defining move. Barely a teenager, Lewis approached Ron Dennis, team boss at McLaren Formula 1 Team. These two meetings would define not just Lewis’ life, but the future of the sport itself. Dennis recalled the encounters: “He asked for my autograph. Two years...
When Hamilton did go back to school, he was in good company, Born in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, Hamilton attended The John Henry Newman School in the town. One of his classmates just happened to be Inter Milan footballer Ashley Young, formerly of Manchester United and England. So, he was in fine sporting company.
Many drivers will have lucky charms or routines to aid them on race day. Michael Schumacher preferred to drive with odd numbers, Sebastian Vettel lodges lucky silver in his race boots, Stefano Modena hated the right side of the garage. And Lewis Hamilton used to be the same. He told James Corden and Tom Brady: “I must have been 10 or 11, and my bro...
In modern open-wheel racing, drivers can expect tough competition when progressing through the series. F3 and F2 are fiercely competitive as young drivers vie for the eyes of team bosses on the Formula 1 grid. But for Hamilton, he simply blew the field away. In 2005, he took the Formula 3 Euro Series with aplomb. Of the 20 races, 15 were won by the...
After victories throughout his junior years, it was hard to miss Hamilton out on track. Not least thanks to his striking helmet design. He used a bright yellow helmet design for his first seasons in Formula 1 in homage to his hero, Ayrton Senna. Of course, this yellow is associated with the driver’s Brazilian nationality. But designer Sid Mosca des...
Their upbringings couldn’t have been more different. Hamilton grew up in Stevenage as his Dad worked multiple jobs to fund his career. Rosberg grew up in luxurious Monaco, the son of his title-winning father Keke. But growing through the junior ranks, Rosberg and Hamilton became mates. In 2000, the pair were teammates racing for the karting team Me...
Anyone who follows Lewis on Instagram will know he’s a budding musician. He regularly posts clips of his recording set up, or showcasing his progress on the piano or guitar. But it’s Lewis’ vocals that have already secured him a spot on a record. Hamilton appeared under the pseudonym ‘XNDA’ on the track “Pipe” from Christina Aguilera’s 2018 record ...
As Formula 1 continues to take the knee before the race and pause to recognise the ‘We Race As One’ message, there has been criticism that more action is needed, rather than symbolism. Lewis Hamilton has taken it into his own hands. In June 2020, he launched The Hamilton Commission, which has the mission of ‘improving the representation of Black pe...
Having equalled Michael Schumacher’s record of seven world titles, Lewis Hamilton was bestowed a knighthood in the 2021 New Year’s Honours by the Queen. He follows in the footsteps of Sir Jack Brabham (three titles), Sir Stirling Moss (no titles), and Sir Jackie Stewart (three titles). So it was certainly high time Hamilton became Sir Lewis. But it...
Sep 22, 2024 · Lewis Hamilton (b. 1985) is one of the most successful Formula One (F1) Grand Prix racing drivers of all time. He has the most career race victories and is tied for the most career F1 championships. In 2008 he became the first Black driver to win the F1 world drivers’ championship.
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Lewis Hamilton won the 2008 F1 world championship in his second year of racing in the top flight. Read more about the Formula 1 driver.
Respect is hard earned in F1, but Hamilton – Sir Lewis Hamilton to be precise – has it from every one of his peers. Why? Because they know that whatever the track, whatever the conditions, whatever the situation, when his visor goes down and the lights go out, it’s Hammertime.
Lewis Hamilton is one of the most successful drivers in the history of Formula 1, but which records does he currently hold? Lucy Rimmer Apr 25, 2022, 12:05 AM. Upd: Apr 25, 2022, 3:06 AM.
