He finished in sixth place in the drivers' championship, 35 points behind Russell, who finished fourth. "[366] In 2018 he was named the PETA Person of the Year for his vegan activism. [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". 1979 J. Scheckter, 1980 A. Jones My whole approach to racing has developed from there. [357] In August 2020, Daily Front Row listed Hamilton as one of a group of high-profile investors who purchased W, a troubled fashion magazine. Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg's fight for the 2014 title was one of the most fascinating battles in any sport. Clinching his second drivers' title, and eclipsing the victory tally of all British drivers before him, Hamilton declared over team-radio after the final race in Abu Dhabi: "This is the greatest day of my life. Armed with innumerable Karting titles which saw him named Karting player of all times (an unbeaten record he still holds), Hamilton was confident of what life had in stock for him in racing and sought advancement into Formula Renault. 1956 J. M. 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"[192], Tensions surfaced again at the 2007 Hungarian Grand Prix, where during the final qualifying session Hamilton went out on track ahead of Alonso and ignored requests from the team to let him through: the two drivers had been taking turns on a race-by-race basis to lead during qualifying, which gave the leading driver an edge due to the fuel load regulations then in place, and Alonso was due to lead in Hungary. [292][293][294] Two years later, Hamilton became the first ambassador for the Invictus Games Foundation, supporting wounded, injured, and sick servicemen and women. [59][60] After months of speculation on whether Hamilton, Pedro de la Rosa or Gary Paffett would be paired with defending champion Fernando Alonso for 2007, Hamilton was confirmed as the team's second driver. Lewis age is 36 years as of in 2021 and his birthplace is Hertfordshire. [165][166] After winning his fourth and fifth world titles, Hamilton's place among the greats of the sport became firmly established in the opinions of experts, rivals and teammates alike,[167][139][161][168][169][138][170][171][172][173] with some journalists and pundits considering the possibility of Hamilton being the greatest Formula One driver of all time. [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". He has also become a prominent advocate in support of activism to combat racism and push for increased diversity in motorsport. 1968 G. Hill 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. [387][388][389], In 2010, Hamilton, like many other Formula One drivers, moved to Monaco, purchasing a house worth a reported 10million. In 2014, The Guardian journalist Joseph Harker highlighted double-standards in Hamilton's treatment compared to other British drivers by British newspapers, suggesting that his skin colour has played a factor in a perceived lack of acceptance among the British public. From 2017 to 2018, he finished 33 consecutive races in point-scoring positions, a run only brought to an end as a result of mechanical issues as opposed to driver error. 2016 N. Rosberg As the season reached its conclusion in Brazil, it became a clear two-way fight for the title between the home favourite Felipe Massa and the young Briton. [306] In 2020, he raised another 4,000 for the Small Steps Project, while a donated race suit reportedly raised 20,000 for vulnerable children. Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has had one of the most successful careers in Formula 1 history. [102][103] Four days after the race, the FIA announced that it would conduct an internal investigation into the incident. Fernando Alonso, speaking of Hamilton in 2017[161], A prodigious talent as a teenager, Hamilton established himself as one of the world's best drivers following his record-breaking rookie year. 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According to The Times, Lewis Hamilton's net worth is estimated at $311 million. [285][286] He has invited fans, young people, and their families to join him at Grand Prix races and social events. "[34] When Hamilton was 12, Ladbrokes took a bet, at 40/1 odds, that Hamilton would win a Formula One race before the age of 23; another predicted, at 150/1 odds, that he would win the World Drivers' Championship before he was 25. [393], Before the 2015 Monaco Grand Prix weekend, Hamilton signed a contract to stay with Mercedes until the end of the 2018 season in a deal reportedly worth more than 100million over the three years, making him one of the best-paid drivers in Formula One. Lewis Hamilton's seventh Formula 1 title gave him flashbacks to a traumatic childhood. 1993 A. Prost 1965 J. Clark 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. 1966 J. Brabham Hamilton was the first reigning world champion to decline to run the No. The winnings did not only earn him local popularity but influenced his decision to major in racing as against football, a sport he actively participated in at the John Henry Newman School with hopes of becoming a professional. I can show a side of me that people don't get to see. [295][296][297] During the COVID-19 pandemic, Hamilton's Neat Burger restaurant donated free meals to frontline NHS workers. Rosberg had 22 victories, 50 podium finishes and qualified ahead of Hamilton 36 times. It begins from his early days, to when he became famous with Formula One. [250] Mission 44 will work in conjunction with a joint charitable foundation between Hamilton and the Mercedes Formula One team, called Ignite, which was also launched in July 2021. [134] However, Hamilton's tyre management has frequently allowed him to push on for longer, often enabling optimum race strategies, and his fuel usage has regularly been better than almost anyone on the grid. He also owns a three-bedroom apartment in Switzerland and like many F1 drivers, he has a house in Monaco. 2019 L. Hamilton, 2020 L. Hamilton 2008 L. Hamilton The rest, as they say, is history. I won the British championship and one day I want to be racing your cars.. However, only a few consider Lewis Hamiltons Biography, which is quite interesting. It is believed that Hamilton spent roughly $15m to get hold of this amazing property. I won the British Championship and one day I want to be racing your cars. [90], Hamilton won his seventh drivers' title in 2020, equalling the record set by Schumacher, in a season heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to then McLaren executive and future CEO Martin Whitmarsh, who was responsible for guiding Hamilton through the team's young driver programme, he and Anthony Hamilton had a "huge row" at the end of the season, with Lewis' father pushing for him to move up to GP2 for 2005, while Whitmarsh felt that he should remain in F3 for a second season, culminating in Whitmarsh tearing up Lewis' contract; however, Lewis called Whitmarsh six weeks later and re-signed with the team. [378], On 14 March 2022, Hamilton revealed that he is in the process of legally changing his name to include his mother's maiden name, Larbalestier, as a middle name. Lewis Hamilton was born on 7th January 1985, in Hertfordshire, England, to Carmen and Anthony Hamilton. [274][275][276] In 2015, Hamilton took part in an exhibition to highlight UNICEF's work and to celebrateits twenty-year partnership with Starwood Hotels. They dated for four years, until June 2007, when they finally parted ways including American singer Rihanna, 18-year-old Model Sofia Richie, and Winnie Harlow amongst others. ", "After a sixth world title, should Lewis Hamilton be considered greater than seven-time winner Michael Schumacher? Following his karting successes, the British Racing Drivers' Club made him a "Rising Star" Member in 2000. 2009 N. Hlkenberg [71], The 2018 season was the first time that two four-time World Champions, Hamilton and Vettel, would be competing for a fifth title and was billed as the "Fight for Five" by journalists and fans. 1, deciding to stay with his old karting No. [71] That year, Hamilton extended his contract with Mercedes for three additional years in a deal reportedly worth more than 100million, making him one of the best-paid drivers in Formula One,[77][78] as well as allowing Hamilton to retain his own image rights, which is considered unusual in the sport, and keep his championship-winning cars and trophies. [71], Upon signing with Mercedes in 2013, Hamilton was reunited with his childhood karting teammate, Nico Rosberg. [178] In 2017, Hamilton selected his helmet design from fan submissions. Look at some of these houses. [367] In 2018, Hamilton said in an interview that he gave up drinking "a while ago". latest news, feel-good stories, analysis and more, Paranoid Putin is scared of Ukraine and has installed defence systems in Moscow, Kelsey Grammer teases more details about gifted Nicholas Lyndhursts character in Frasier reboot, Manchester United respond to West Hams Harry Maguire approach, Rescue cat Daisy will only respond to singing but not her own name, Inside takeaway that was such a health risk it was shut down immediately, This woman is sending over 4,000 Christmas cards to support LGBTQ people, Mum forced to carry disabled son up and down two flights of stairs every day, Do not sell or share my personal information. Hamilton proved that McLarens patronage which included financial support and a bright prospect for competing in formula one was worthwhile as he finished fifth in the 2001 British Formula Renault Winter Series, came third in the 2002 Formula Renault UK campaign and finally won the championship in 2003. [13] Hamilton's parents separated when he was two, after which he lived with his mother and older half-sisters, Samantha and Nicola, until he was twelve. ', "Lewis Hamilton's bravery stood out at 10 what he has done since is extraordinary", "Lewis Hamilton 'greatest ever' F1 driver ahead of Michael Schumacher Sam Bird", "Is Lewis Hamilton the greatest British sportsman of all time? The F1 aces father Anthony Hamilton built a garage for his sons first Mercedes in the property. During the season, Hamilton became the first driver to surpass 100 pole positions and 100 race wins, respectively. Hamilton is a GOAL 4 Ambassador, focusing on the fight to provide quality education to all children. Carmen B. Larbalestier, Hamiltons biological mother, who is white British, was born in 1955. I have got a phone call with the CEO later today to discuss how we can work on getting rid of all the leather supplied to the cars. Describing his cars as his babies, Hamilton admitted that his passion for racing comes first, which is undoubtedly why he split with Nicole. 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". The only child born to Anthony Hamilton, a black British man and Carmen Larbalestier, a white British woman, Hamilton is mixed race but refers to himself as black. [251] Ignite focuses on increasing diversity in motorsport, by improving educational opportunities and offering financial support. [221], The first and, as of 2023, the only black driver to race in Formula One, Hamilton has been subject to racist abuse throughout his career. [300][301], Hamilton often donates personal and professional paraphernalia for charity auctions. In an interview with F1.com in 2014, the Briton. 1975 N. Lauda Mr Lugmayer said: Most people in Stevenage were Lewis Hamilton fans, but I am not so sure now. 1998 M. Hkkinen 44. [note 2] Jim Holden writing in Autocar suggests Hamilton might not only be among the greatest British drivers in Formula One, but one of the greatest British sportsmen. [358] In 2021, for the second consecutive year, Neat Burger was crowned Best Vegan Restaurant at the Deliveroo Restaurant Awards. [204] In subsequent years, tensions between the pair dissipated, and the mutual respect has grown,[205] with Alonso praising Hamilton in 2017 saying "[Hamilton] was able to win with a dominant car, with a good car like 2010 or 2012, or with bad cars like 2009 and 2011. [100][101], The season finale was marred by controversy over race director Michael Masi's decision to instruct only the lapped cars separating Verstappen and Hamilton to un-lap themselves under the safety car, which eliminated any gap between the pair and allowed the Dutchman, running newly fitted soft tyres, to enter the final lap immediately behind Hamilton on his worn hard tyres. [432] Hamilton also won Pride of Britain Awards (2007),[433] Best Driver ESPY Award (2017; 2021),[434][435] BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award (2014; 2020),[436][437] L'quipe Champion of Champions (2020),[438] and Gazzetta World Sportsman of the Year (2018; 2020),[439][440] among others prizes and awards. [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. His Mercedes-Benz CLK was also impounded. If you see something that doesnt look right in this article, please place your comment orcontact us! He was also listed in the 2020 issue of Time as one of the 100 most influential people globally, and was knighted in the 2021 New Year Honours. 1977 N. Lauda The way minorities are treated has to change, how you educate those in your country of equality, racism, classism and that we are all the same. lewis hamilton childhood home. [75], Before the start of the 2015 season, Hamilton announced he would not be exercising his option of switching his car number to 1, as was his prerogative as reigning World Champion, and would instead continue to race with his career No. [307][308], Hamilton frequently attends charitable functions[309][310][311][312] and has supported projects and charities such as the Make-A-Wish Foundation,[313] Comic Relief,[314] Rays of Sunshine,[315] Children in Need,[316] and Stevenage's Keech Hospice Care Children's Service, among others. 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. Hamilton said he "won't let it go unnoticed" after an 11-year-old boy, Ahmed Ramadhan, wrote a letter to Hamilton, asking him to save his father, who was facing the death penalty, after a confession was allegedly extracted through torture for the death of a policeman. 1999 M. Hkkinen, 2000 M. Schumacher [67][68] This made Hamilton the first British driver to win the World Championship since Damon Hill in 1996.[69]. 2010 P. 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