Lewis Hamilton
Who's this guy?
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Lewis Hamilton’s F1 story began with a bang — a win in his debut 2007 season and a title just a year later with McLaren. By 2013, he’d moved to Mercedes, starting a run that would redefine the sport. Between 2014 and 2020, he racked up six more world championships, matching Michael Schumacher’s record of seven.
Born in Stevenage in 1985, Hamilton was karting by the age of eight and famously approached McLaren boss Ron Dennis for a drive when he was just 10. That self-belief carried through every stage of his career, from junior formulas to going toe-to-toe with F1’s biggest names.
A master in the wet, relentless in qualifying, and lethal on race day, Hamilton has built one of the most decorated résumés in motorsport history — over 100 wins, more than 100 poles, and countless podiums.
Now with Ferrari for 2025, he’s chasing an eighth title and a new chapter in a career that’s already cemented his place as one of F1’s all-time greats.
Top 10 facts about him
Born January 7, 1985—F1’s seasoned 40‑year‑old.
Moved from Mercedes to Ferrari in 2025.
Opened up about wanting to become a father—career delays holding him back.
Longest F1 podium drought in his career so far.
Knighted in 2021—he’s officially “Sir Lewis.”
Drives with activism on equality and diversity.
Collects rare watches–not just racing trophies.
Vegan athlete and health fanatic.
Passionate about music—used to DJ.
Often mentors younger drivers off track.
By Foto: Beto Issa/F1 GP São Paulo, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=125789148
Top 5 facts we wish were true (but are not?)
- # Hamilton believes his “purple sector” is actually a state of mind.
# His pre-race playlist is rumored to contain nothing but his own voice humming.
# He wears a different pair of sunglasses for every race day.
# His personal car horn is a custom “seven-time beep.”
# Lewis keeps a pet hamster he calls “Schumi.”
Go-Carts
1993
F3 Debut
2004
F2 Debut
2006
F1 Debut
2007
1st Race Win
2007
Lewis Hamilton’s F1 story began with a bang — a win in his debut 2007 season and a title just a year later with McLaren. By 2013, he’d moved to Mercedes, starting a run that would redefine the sport. Between 2014 and 2020, he racked up six more world championships, matching Michael Schumacher’s record of seven.
Born in Stevenage in 1985, Hamilton was karting by the age of eight and famously approached McLaren boss Ron Dennis for a drive when he was just 10. That self-belief carried through every stage of his career, from junior formulas to going toe-to-toe with F1’s biggest names.
A master in the wet, relentless in qualifying, and lethal on race day, Hamilton has built one of the most decorated résumés in motorsport history — over 100 wins, more than 100 poles, and countless podiums.
Now with Ferrari for 2025, he’s chasing an eighth title and a new chapter in a career that’s already cemented his place as one of F1’s all-time greats.Born January 7, 1985—F1’s seasoned 40‑year‑old.
Moved from Mercedes to Ferrari in 2025.
Opened up about wanting to become a father—career delays holding him back.
Longest F1 podium drought in his career so far.
Knighted in 2021—he’s officially “Sir Lewis.”
Drives with activism on equality and diversity.
Collects rare watches–not just racing trophies.
Vegan athlete and health fanatic.
Passionate about music—used to DJ.
Often mentors younger drivers off track.
# Hamilton believes his “purple sector” is actually a state of mind.
# His pre-race playlist is rumored to contain nothing but his own voice humming.
# He wears a different pair of sunglasses for every race day.
# His personal car horn is a custom “seven-time beep.”
# Lewis keeps a pet hamster he calls “Schumi.”
Lewis Hamilton
Team
Country
Podiums
Points
Grand Prix entered
World Championships
Highest Race Finish
Highest Grid position
Date of birth
Place of birth
Lewis Hamilton
United Kingdom
202
117
370
7
1 (x105)
1 (x104)
07/01/1985
Stevenage, England