The Stats
AGE: 39 | GPs: 337 | Titles: 7 | Wins: 103 | Poles: 104 | Podiums: 197
| Full Name | Sir Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton |
| Date of Birth | 07/01/85 |
| Place of Birth | Stevenage, UK |
| Team | Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team |
| First Entry | Australia 07 |
| First Podium | Australia 07 |
| First Win | Canada 07 |
| Last Win | Saudi Arabia 21 |
| Most Successful Track | Silverstone, UK | 8 wins, 3 x 2nd, 3 x 3rd |
The Bio
‘Still I Rise‘ – these are the words emblazoned across the back of the helmet belonging to Lewis Hamilton, and also tattooed across his shoulders. And ever since annihilating expectations with one of the greatest rookie performances in F1 history in 2007, that’s literally all he’s done: risen to the top. Firstly, to the top of the all-time pole positions list ahead of his hero Ayrton Senna, then into first place in the wins column surpassing the inimitable Michael Schumacher, and has now matched the legendary German’s seven world titles.
Is he the G.O.A.T? Few would deny that he’s in the conversation – and what’s more he’s got there his way, twinning his relentless speed with a refusal to conform to stereotypes for how a racing driver should think, dress, or behave.
Respect is hard earned in F1, but Hamilton – now 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.
The Photos
