Other Notable female personalities that have once put up with Hamiltons divided attention during romantic stints with him include Jodia Ma, his Chinese first love whom he dated back in college. Changes to the regulations for 2014 mandating the use of turbo-hybrid engines saw the start of a highly successful period for Hamilton, during which he won six further drivers' titles. He actually played football for his schools team alongside Englands international midfielder, Ashley Young. In his inaugural season, Hamilton set numerous records as he finished runner-up to Kimi Rikknen by one point. [51] After the season British magazine Autosport featured him in their "Top 50 Drivers of 2005" issue, ranking Hamilton 24th. [32] He raised 6,411 for the Small Steps Project in 2018, and 6,000 in 2019. [371] From November 2007 to February 2015, Hamilton was in an on-and-off relationship with Nicole Scherzinger, the lead singer of the American girl group Pussycat Dolls. [212] After three years of Mercedes' dominance from 2014 to 2016, Ferrari produced a car that was capable of fighting for the championship in 2017 and 2018. "[354], In September 2019, Hamilton launched a vegan restaurant named Neat Burger. Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton's father belonged to the black community and Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton's mother belonged to the white community, so he owns a . 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[251] Ignite focuses on increasing diversity in motorsport, by improving educational opportunities and offering financial support. [198][199] In the aftermath it was reported that Hamilton had been targeted by Luca di Montezemolo regarding a Ferrari drive for 2008. [176], From a young age, Hamilton's helmet throughout his karting years was predominantly yellow with blue, green and red ribbons. Throughout 2021, Hamilton toured the world via PORTL hologram, first in Europe and then making its U.S. debut in Los Angeles in September. [76] Hamilton dominated the 2015 season, winning ten races finishing on the podium a record seventeen times as he matched his hero Ayrton Senna's three World Championships titles. 2021 O. Piastri In an interview with F1.com in 2014, the Briton. [208] Hamilton and Rosberg were first teammates in 2000, when they were in karting. 2022 M. Verstappen, 2005 N. Rosberg [445], 1950 G. Farina [228] In 2019, footballer Rio Ferdinand described media scrutiny of Hamilton as having "racist undertones" and contrasted Hamilton's treatment to that of fellow British driver Jenson Button. At the end of their season as teammates, the pair were tied on 109 points, with Hamilton placing second and Alonso third in the World Drivers' Championship by virtue of Hamilton having more second-place finishes. He is born to Lewis stepmother, Linda. "[71] New driver number regulations brought in for 2014 allowed drivers to pick a unique car number to use for their entire career, and so Hamilton elected to drive under his old karting No. [82][83][84] As with the season before, Ferrari and Vettel appeared to have the upper hand for much of the season, topping the standings until the half-way point. "[121], Hamilton is regarded as one of the best wet-weather drivers in the sport, with some of his best performances occurring in those conditions. Following his karting successes, the British Racing Drivers' Club made him a "Rising Star" Member in 2000. 1991 A. Senna [285][286] He has invited fans, young people, and their families to join him at Grand Prix races and social events. [2] His father, Anthony Hamilton, is black and is of Grenadian descent, while his mother, Carmen Larbalestier, is White British, and from Birmingham,[11] making him mixed-race;[12] Hamilton has identified as black. Although the two saw little of each other on the track, Schumacher praised the young Briton. [80] Ultimately, a succession of poor starts from Hamilton early in the season and a crucial engine blowout in Malaysia meant Rosberg took the title, which he successfully secured before announcing his shock retirement from the sport immediately after beating his rival. [246] In anticipation of the FIA's decision, Hamilton said that he recognised that they have "certain limits that they feel that they have to work within", but he "[didn't] regret a single moment of it" and cited the "really positive support from the fans". ", "Hamilton just has the best car, doesn't he? 2009's car [at McLaren] was very, very far off and was the worst car that I've had. [174][175], Following Hamilton clinching a sixth World Drivers' Championship title in 2019, ex-Formula One driver and pundit Johnny Herbert acclaimed Hamilton as the greatest driver ever,[145] a sentiment echoed by his Mercedes team-boss Toto Wolff, who described him as "maybe the best driver that has ever existed",[152] while Formula One staff writer, Greg Stuart, described Hamilton as "arguably the most complete Formula [One] driver ever". She got married to Anthony C Hamilton in 1979. During this period, Hamilton won two World Championship titles to Rosberg's one, and scored more points in three out of their four seasons together.[211]. [183] Hamilton has sported gold coloured helmets three times in his career. 1998 M. Hkkinen 2018 G. Russell, 2019 N. de Vries He was born on the 7th of January, 1985, in Stevenage, United Kingdom. One, his biological, the other, his step. "[161] Alonso later described Hamilton as one of the top five greatest drivers of all time. Anthony Hamilton has been Lewis personal manager from 2008 until early 2010, when Lewis ended his working relationship with his father and signed a new management deal with Simon Fullers firmXIX Entertainment in March 2011. [229] At the start of his Formula One career, Hamilton said that he "tried to ignore the fact [he] was the first black guy ever to race in the sport" but later stated that he had since grown to "appreciate the implications",[230] and changed his approach to promote equality within the sport. From a 32MILLION penthouse in New York to an 18MILLION London mansion and a Monte Carlo retreat, the 37-year-old racer knows how to live a life of luxury. 1. 1961 P. Hill I take great pride in that. [97] Hamilton and Bottas' W11 cars also sported a black livery as a statement of Mercedes' commitment to diversity. [102][103] Four days after the race, the FIA announced that it would conduct an internal investigation into the incident. The site contained an image of Interlagos that allowed users to leave nails and porcupines on the track for Hamilton's car to run over. [109] By the end of the season, Hamilton achieved nine podiums but failed to achieve a race win or pole position in a season for the first time in his Formula One career. [368] His racing number has always been 44 because when he started racing at age 8 his father's red Vauxhall Cavalier had the number plate "F44" and it was his father's idea to use it. Did not finish, but was classified as he had completed more than 90% of the race distance. "[130] He has been compared to Senna in raw speed. Now, without further ado, lets begin. 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. [44] He made his debut with Manor in the 2004 Formula 3 Euro Series, ending the year fifth in the championship. [218][219][220] In 2021, Hamilton recalled: Mine and Seb's battle were my favourite so far. [264], In 2019, Hamilton asked Mercedes-Benz to swap animal-derived leather in the company's models worldwide: "I am trying to push for sustainability with my team. His Lifestyle, Net Worth and Personal Life. Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton was born on 7 January 1985, in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England. 80% of this book takes us up to the end of the 2007 F1 season, including Lewis' upbringing & rise through the junior ranks- which you can & probably have read about already in the book that was released at the end of 2007 by Hamilton himself. He used to come around to visit the neighbours but I think hes lost touch with reality by living in Monaco if he thinks Stevenage is the slum. He's definitely someone who led by a great example, left a great example, and was a real hero to so many. An introduction that Hamilton would live to remember years after: Hi. 1995 M. Schumacher [190], Hamilton's debut season saw him partner two-time and defending World Champion Fernando Alonso. [340] The jet was sold in September 2019. [348] Hamilton is credited as an executive producer for the 2018 documentary film The Game Changers. 2004 M. Schumacher [136] As Hamilton became more widely considered the best driver of his era, public and expert debate moved from his status in modern Formula One to his status among the greatest drivers in history. While Hamilton immediately sought to correct his remarks, the leader of Stevenage Borough Council described the comments as "disappointing" and noted that people felt "very offended". 44 from 2014. He has learned how to drive these new cars, and to extract the most from them using the least Far from the unintelligent chancer many paint Hamilton to be, he is proving to be the intellectual match of his teammate and, the better racer to boot. It took a lot out of both of us in that period of time, to remain focused to deliver weekend in, weekend out. [118][119] Ross Brawn wrote that "over the course of [2018], Hamilton hardly put a foot wrong, winning not only the races he should have, but also some where the opposition was stronger, and that is the true mark of a champion. Not all the champions can say that. 1978 M. Andretti 1975 N. Lauda At the 2011 Brazilian Grand Prix, he wore a special helmet in tribute to Ayrton Senna which was auctioned after the race in aid of the Ayrton Senna Foundation. The helmet was painted red and white, Lauda's classic colours, and had his name printed on the back. [370] Prior to the 2014 United States Grand Prix, Hamilton wore a gold-framed version of Warhol's Cars, Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coupe painting hanging from a chain around his neck. However, Vettel's season unravelled with a number of driver and mechanical errors, while Hamilton's run of six wins in seven in the latter half of the season saw Hamilton clinch the title in Mexico for a second year running as he set a new record for the most points scored in a season (408). [66], Hamilton's success continued in 2008 as he amassed five victories and ten podium finishes. The film was shown on ITV1 during Soccer Aid, and helped raise over 6 million for UNICEF. [369], Hamilton is a fan of art and has said that one of his favourite artists is Andy Warhol. "[158] Following Hamilton's knighthood in 2020,[159] newly appointed Formula One CEO Stefano Domenicali said that Hamilton "is a true giant of our sport" and that "his influence is huge both in and out of a car."[160]. [331][332] In 2020, he was listed as one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people globally, and was knighted in the 2021 New Year Honours for services to motorsports. "[209] Sports journalist Paul Weaver contrasts their upbringings;[209] Rosberg, an only child, was born in Germany but brought up in Monaco and was the son of a wealthy former Formula One world champion, Keke Rosberg, whereas Hamilton was born on a council estate in Stevenage, and his father had to work multiple jobs to fund his son's junior racing.[24]. [71], Changes to regulations for the 2014 season, which mandated the use of turbo-hybrid engines, contributed to the start of a highly successful era for Hamilton. Lewis Hamilton has given the full story behind his famous meeting with Ron Dennis as a child, when he said he wanted to become a McLaren driver . The sensational triumph of the sport's first black driver, in only his second year at the pinnacle of motorsport, was a . The 33-year-old Mercedes driver quickly corrected himself during the BBC Sports Personality of the Year ceremony on Sunday but that didnt prevent some people from taking offence. He's not afraid to take risks. Hamilton describes his rivalry with Sebastian Vettel as his favourite, believing their battles helped bring them closer together. ", "Who's fastest in F1 2017: Mercedes or Ferrari, Vettel or Hamilton? Pundit and commentator Will Buxton compared the character and driving styles of the pair, labelling Hamilton as the faster driver with more natural ability but with an intellect to match Rosberg's. NEW YORK, NEW YORK Lewis has an. 1976 J. The following season, he won his maiden title in dramatic fashionmaking a crucial overtake at the last corner on the last lap of the last race of the seasonto become the then-youngest Formula One World Champion in history. 2013 S. Vettel 1963 J. Clark Born and raised in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, Hamilton joined the McLaren young driver programme in 1998 at the age of 13, becoming the youngest racing driver ever to be contracted by a Formula One team. "[344] He features on Christina Aguilera's 2018 song "Pipe" under the pseudonym XNDA, although he did not confirm this until July 2020, when he revealed he had been writing and recording music for ten years. "[320] He was condemned on social media and by LGBT charities for his comments. He used to be an ambassador for Stevenage and everybody loved him because of that but talk about an own goal hes really messed up here., MORE : This woman is sending over 4,000 Christmas cards to support LGBTQ people. ", "THE DEBATE: Should Hamilton now be considered the greatest of all time? [85], (key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap). 1982 K. Rosberg [124] His wet weather drive at the 2020 Turkish Grand Prix where he clinched his seventh world title was widely acclaimed, with Joe Saward describing it as "one of his greatest performances":[125] despite only qualifying sixth for the race after Mercedes struggled with tyre temperatures and a track that lacked grip after being recently resurfaced, during the race he gambled on a one-stop strategy in mixed conditions whilst his rivals chose to change their tyres for a second time, enabling him to take the lead and win by over 30 seconds. For Biography starters, F1 Legend Lewis Hamilton was born on the 7th day of January 1985. 1981 N. Piquet [104] Masi was subsequently removed from his role as race director,[105] with the FIA World Motor Sport Council report finding that "human error" resulted in the failure to follow Formula One Sporting Regulations concerning the withdrawal of the safety car, but also that the final standings "are valid, final and cannot now be changed. He has had to fight from the back of the field time and again (think Germany, think Hungary) and yet he hasn't overworked his tires, he hasn't used too much fuel. [178] In 2017, Hamilton selected his helmet design from fan submissions. I am upset by what he said. Mr Lugmayer owns the four-bedroom property on Woodfield Road where Hamilton lived between 1997 and 2001 while he was making his name on the British go-karting circuit. [163] In spite of this, Hamilton's less successful years with McLaren have also been cited as a demonstration of driving ability as Hamilton has won at least one race in fifteen consecutive seasons,[139] attracting high praise from experts and fellow drivers for extracting race-winning performances from cars that were not dominant. [235], In June 2020, it was announced that Hamilton had established The Hamilton Commission with the Royal Academy of Engineering. After a series of break-ups and make-ups that ensued between 2011 and 2013, the couple finally broke up officially in February 2015. 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Clark [247][248] In May 2021, Hamilton become the first recipient of the inaugural Laureus Athlete Advocate of the Year Award for his involvement in the fight against racism. However, only a few consider Lewis Hamiltons Biography, which is quite interesting. [256], Hamilton has repeatedly discussed environmental issues and animal rights at conferences, in interviews and in documentaries. The F1 aces father Anthony Hamilton built a garage for his sons first Mercedes in the property. There can be no peace until our so called leaders make change. [227], Hamilton's treatment by the media and critics has, at times, been criticised as being racist. We are not born with racism and hate in our hearts, it is taught by those we look up to. Hamilton attended Karate classes at the age of five to enable him to defend himself when bullies came calling. 1962 G. Hill "[22] Dennis wrote in Hamilton's autograph book: "Phone me in nine years, we'll sort something out then. 1952 A. Ascari Hamilton won his first title in dramatic fashion in the last race of the season, the 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix, overtaking Timo Glock for fifth position in the final corners of the last lap to become the then-youngest Formula One World Champion in history and to deny race-winner Massa the title by one point. I just think for him, hes a young driver and is going to be learning all the time, hes got fantastic pace but, as youngsters, we do not always make the right decisions. [277][278] In June 2017, Hamilton joined the Super Dads initiative, a special UNICEF campaign that highlighted the critical role played by fathers in early childhood development. [134], Their old karting boss, Dino Chiesa, said Hamilton was the faster driver whereas Rosberg, who once said to Chiesa "everything relates to physics and maths", was always more analytical. [151] Despite receiving plaudits from experts and fans in and out of the sport, Hamilton has been a divisive figure in the eyes of the general public, with some journalists arguing his exploits on the track have been under-appreciated. In a funny twist of events, Lewis has got two mothers. 2016 P. Gasly Hunt Mercedes, Formula One, and the FIA issued a joint statement condemning the abuse and called for those responsible to be held accountable. [126][125][127][128][129] Hamilton cited the race as his "stand-out" performance of the season. Hamilton had 32 victories, 55 podium finishes and qualified ahead of Rosberg 42 times. In the 2008 British Grand Prix, Hamilton bested second-place Nick Heidfeld by over a minute, the largest margin of victory recorded since the 1995 Australian Grand Prix. I do not stand with those looting and burning buildings but those who are protesting peacefully. Jamie Woodhouse Saturday 6th June 2020 11:44 PM. We all set our goals very, very high but we did it as a team." [222] In 2008, Hamilton was heckled and otherwise abused during pre-season testing at the Circuit de Catalunya by several Spanish spectators who wore black face paint and black wigs, as well as shirts bearing the words "Hamilton's familly [sic]". Hamilton has been credited with furthering Formula One's global following by appealing to a broader audience outside the sport, in part due to his high-profile lifestyle, environmental and social activism, and exploits in music and fashion. This led to a Formula One drive with McLaren for six years from 2007 to 2012, making Hamilton the first, and so far only, black driver to race in the series. It all began from the Rye House Kart where he proved himself as a racing prodigy to watch out for by winning championships. When Hamilton won the 2008 F1 World Championship, after finishing fifth in the Brazilian Grand Prix, he had become the youngest driver ever to win the championship at age 23 years and 301 days,[411][412] a triumph that was beaten by Sebastian Vettel in 2010. [185], Hamilton has also used one-off helmet designs to pay tribute to influential figures in his career. Hamilton to be awarded knighthood after historic seventh world title", "Lewis Hamilton: Why the all-time F1 great shines above the numbers", "Where Does Lewis Hamilton Rank on List of F1's Greatest Drivers? The Mercedes W13 suffered with extreme porpoising early in the season which limited the car's potential;[108] at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Hamilton deemed the car "undrivable". [49] Hamilton eventually re-signed with McLaren. He is statistically considered as the most successful driver in Formula One history.[a]. [91][92] Over the shortened seventeen-race season, Hamilton took 11 wins (equalling his previous personal best, but in fewer races) including one in Portugal to break Schumacher's record of 91 wins. I sold my plane over a year ago. Hamilton has had an excellent relationship with his mum. Describing his cars as his babies, Hamilton admitted that his passion for racing comes first, which is undoubtedly why he split with Nicole. "[327] The town mayor subsequently accepted his "gracious apology". [19] He also won the Marlboro Masters of Formula 3 at Zandvoort. Hamilton pledged 20m of his personal wealth to support the work of the charity, including supporting organisations and programmes that narrow the gap in employment and education. [279][280][281] In August 2017, Hamilton visited Havana with UNICEF to learn more about its first development programmes in Cuba. Apart from the talent, he's a good guy, he gets out on the street and supports and promotes Formula One. 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