[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. They, however, got divorced two years after Lewis birth. She added: I think hes got a bloody nerve. During pre-season testing in Bahrain, Mercedes introduced its "zero sidepod" car design, which was radically different to that of its competitors. [14] Hamilton then lived with his father, stepmother Linda, and his half-brother Nicolas, who is also a professional racing driver. [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. [193] Alonso was relegated to sixth place on the starting grid thus promoting Hamilton, who had qualified second, to first, while McLaren was docked Constructors' Championship points. 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. [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. [17], Hamilton's father bought him a radio-controlled car when he was five. [51] After the season British magazine Autosport featured him in their "Top 50 Drivers of 2005" issue, ranking Hamilton 24th. ", "After a sixth world title, should Lewis Hamilton be considered greater than seven-time winner Michael Schumacher? [32][33] Two years later, he became the youngest driver to win the British cadet karting championship at the age of ten. 1951 J. M. Fangio 7 months ago. Sit back as we walk you through his labyrinth of family ties. He has had a long time and seemingly unending rivalry with Ferrari driver, Sebastian Vettel. I won the British Championship and one day I want to be racing your cars. [383][384][385], In 2017, Hamilton's rights management company 44IP opposed Swatch Group's application to register a trade mark for "HAMILTON INTERNATIONAL" in Europe for the sale of watches and timepieces. 44. 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. [134] Buxton wrote: Man to man against Rosberg, I can't recall a single race this year where in the same machinery Hamilton's fuel usage has been higher. In Abu Dhabi, Verstappen overtook Hamilton on the final lap of the race, denying Hamilton his eighth title. [285][286] He has invited fans, young people, and their families to join him at Grand Prix races and social events. Apart from the talent, he's a good guy, he gets out on the street and supports and promotes Formula One. Mercedes, Formula One, and the FIA issued a joint statement condemning the abuse and called for those responsible to be held accountable. They raced for Mercedes Benz McLaren in Formula A, where Hamilton became European champion, with Rosberg not far behind. 2018 L. Hamilton [249], Building on the recommendations of the Hamilton Commission, Hamilton launched Mission 44, a charitable foundation created to help young people from under-represented backgrounds achieve their ambitions in wider society, in July 2021. Hamilton debuted at the 2007 Australian Grand Prix becoming the first black driver in Formula One. 2016 P. Gasly 1. [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. 1981 N. Piquet [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. Hamilton immediately released a statement of apology for "driving in an over-exuberant manner". The six-bed, four-bathroom detached house in Woodfield Road was the. [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. "[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. Hamilton describes his rivalry with Sebastian Vettel as his favourite, believing their battles helped bring them closer together. [35] In 1998, Dennis called Hamilton following his second Super One series and British championship wins,[19] to offer Hamilton a role in the McLaren driver development programme. He just doesn't fade, mentally or physically. Please stay tuned for more interesting, If you see something that doesnt look right in this article, please place your comment or, Madison Beer Childhood Story Plus Untold Biography Facts, Sia Furler Childhood Story Plus Untold Biography Facts, Halle Bailey Childhood Story Plus Untold Biography Facts, Alex Albon Childhood Story Plus Untold Biography Facts, Lil Nas X Childhood Story Plus Untold Biography Facts, Childhood Biography Diary- for FORMULA ONE DRIVERS, Guanyu Zhou Childhood Story Plus Untold Biography Facts, Daniel Ricciardo Childhood Story Plus Untold Biography Facts. [235], In June 2020, it was announced that Hamilton had established The Hamilton Commission with the Royal Academy of Engineering. The Childhood Biography of Valtteri Bottas, Oscar Piastri and George Russell will interest you. [253][254] Hamilton spoke to human rights organisations and legal experts. The sensational triumph of the sport's first black driver, in only his second year at the pinnacle of motorsport, was a . She married Anthony Hamilton after he separated from Lewis real mother. [287][288][289][290][291] In 2013, he became the Global Education Ambassador for Save the Children, supporting and promoting its education campaigns. The helmet was painted red and white, Lauda's classic colours, and had his name printed on the back. ", "Vettel handed three penalty points for Hamilton clash", "Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton: F1's respectful rivals", "Vettel acknowledges 'mutual respect' in Hamilton rivalry", "Lewis Hamilton: Sebastian Vettel respect higher since Baku 2017", "Lewis Hamilton describes F1 title rivalry with Vettel as greatest in his career", "Hamilton also suffered abuse in China, says Mosley", "Lewis Hamilton 'saddened' by racist abuse", "Website used to abuse Lewis Hamilton owned by global ad agency", "Hamilton subjected to racist abuse online after British GP", "Lewis Hamilton's lack of popularity: is it cos he is black? [391] In 2018, it was reported that Hamilton had a net worth of 159million. 1984 N. Lauda 2022 F. Drugovich, 2022 season: First winless season in Formula One. [24] Hamilton, an Arsenal fan, said that if Formula One had not worked for him, he would have been a footballer or a cricketer, having played both for his school teams. [413][414], Throughout his career, Hamilton has received several awards and honors. I'm trying to fly less through the year. Registered in June 2008, the foundation provides grants and donations to a number of charitable causes. He also sings most of the songs he writes during his spare time. 1969 J. Stewart, 1970 J. Rindt [22], Hamilton has been praised for his consistency, especially in his time at Mercedes. 1956 J. M. Fangio I would have thought by now you would see why this happens and say something about it but you can't stand alongside us. [184] Hamilton wore a gold helmet at the 2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after sealing his fifth world title, towards which he made reference with five stars on either side of the design,[181] and did so again at the 2019 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, this time with six stars following his sixth World Championship title. During the season, Hamilton became the first driver to surpass 100 pole positions and 100 race wins, respectively. Sir Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton MBE HonFREng (born 7 January 1985) is a British racing driver currently competing in Formula One, driving for Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team. 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. Hamilton had 4 victories, 12 podium finishes and qualified ahead of Alonso 10 times. [156] He has been praised for disregarding convention and public opinion and has been described as one of the last superstar drivers. While living with his mother, Hamilton and his half-sisters were together. [244][240] Ross Brawn, managing director for Formula One, said that the organisation "supports [Hamilton] totally", describing Hamilton as "a great ambassador for the sport". [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. Mr Lugmayer said: Most people in Stevenage were Lewis Hamilton fans, but I am not so sure now. "[342][343], Hamilton also has interests in music, saying that "music has been a huge passion of mine since I was really young. Lewis Hamilton Biography Stories Embed this Biography stories. 1997 J. Villeneuve I take great pride in that. [284], Over the past decade, Hamilton has made time for a variety of good causes, such as making hospital visits to sick children. I started playing guitar when I was 13. He's not afraid to take risks. [381][382] Two days before the 2010 Australian Grand Prix, Victoria Police witnessed Hamilton "deliberately losing traction" in his silver Mercedes-AMG C63, and impounded the car for 48 hours. [349] Hamilton has also revealed he was offered a role as a fighter pilot in the film Top Gun: Maverick (2022) by Tom Cruise, but was forced to decline the offer due to his Formula One commitments. At the 2010 Monaco Grand Prix, he sported an altered helmet design with the addition of a roulette wheel image on the top. Im Lewis Hamilton. [355] It claims to be the first international plant-based burger chain. [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. [364], In August 2022, Hamilton joined the newly-established ownership group of the National Football League's Denver Broncos. [392] In 2020, Hamilton's fortune was an estimated 224 million, making him the richest British sports star in the history of the Sunday Times Rich List. 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. [37] In 2001, Michael Schumacher made a one-off return to karts and competed against Hamilton along with other future Formula One drivers Vitantonio Liuzzi and Nico Rosberg. [43], Asked in 2002 about the prospect of becoming one of the youngest ever Formula One drivers, Hamilton replied that his goal was "not to be the youngest in Formula One" but rather "to be experienced and then show what I can do in Formula One". [136] Sports journalist for The Telegraph, Luke Slater, goes as far as to argue that "[t]here have been few better representatives of the sport than Hamilton [both] on and off the track. He's definitely someone who led by a great example, left a great example, and was a real hero to so many. [200] The rivalry between the pair led to speculation that either Hamilton or Alonso would leave McLaren at the end of the season;[201][202][203] Alonso and McLaren terminated their contract by mutual consent in November that year, ending his and Hamilton's time as teammates. [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. I want to make amends. [18] Hamilton finished second in the national BRCA championship the following year against adult competition. 2003 M. Schumacher 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. 1995 M. Schumacher [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. He has made his tires last. Before the end of the year, Hamilton announced, to much surprise, that he would be joining Mercedes for the 2013 season, replacing the retiring Michael Schumacher. Hamilton said he thought the penalty was "quite light if anything" and only regretted the loss of points. The following year was the first season he had been out-scored by a teammate, as Jenson Button finished runner-up to champion Sebastian Vettel, during a year in which distractions in his private life and run-ins with FIA officials saw Hamilton finish a lowly fifth in the standings, after which he vowed he would return to form for 2012. 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 . 2013 F. Leimer ", "THE DEBATE: Should Hamilton now be considered the greatest of all time? [226] In 2021, Hamilton was subjected to online racist abuse following a dramatic win at the British Grand Prix. 2017 L. Hamilton I fly a lot less now. Hunt Lewis Hamilton has been in relationships with Winnie Harlow in 2017, Sofia Richie in 2017, Gigi Hadid in 2015, Nicole Scherzinger from 2008 to 2015, Vivian Burkhardt in 2008, Sarah Ojjeh in 2007, Lotta Nkyv in 2006, Jodia in 2003 and Danielle Lloyd in 2002.Lewis Hamilton has had encounters with Justine Skye in 2017, Rita Ora from 2016 to . [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". [367] In 2018, Hamilton said in an interview that he gave up drinking "a while ago". 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Hkkinen [350], He was also served as the "maestro" of the Gran Turismo series since Gran Turismo Sport in 2017[351] and his Time Trial Challenge DLC pack was released in that said game on 28 November 2019. 1963 J. Clark In an interview with F1.com in 2014, the Briton. The harder he tries, the more it fails. [126], Ayrton Senna was a major influence on Hamilton's driving style, recalling: "I think it's partly because I watched [him] when I was young and I thought 'this is how I want to drive when I get the opportunity' and I went out there and tried it on the kart track. We all set our goals very, very high but we did it as a team." Biography and Wiki of Lewis Hamilton Sir Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton, aka Lewis, has been given the title of Sir after his commendable performances in the world of car racing. [39] He remained with Manor for another year, winning the championship ahead of Alex Lloyd. "[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. Lewis Hamilton's seventh Formula 1 title gave him flashbacks to a traumatic childhood. 2001 M. Schumacher [70], In his last four years with McLaren, Hamilton continued to score podium finishes and race victories. [112] After Hamilton won his seventh title in 2020, John Watson stated that Hamilton "is, by a million miles, the greatest driver of his generation and you can argue he will go on to be the greatest Formula One driver of all time", and highlighted his fearlessness as being key to his success, as evidenced by his performance against double world champion team-mate Alonso in his rookie season and his decision to leave McLaren for Mercedes. In a funny twist of events, Lewis has got two mothers. Rosberg had 22 victories, 50 podium finishes and qualified ahead of Hamilton 36 times. [251] Ignite focuses on increasing diversity in motorsport, by improving educational opportunities and offering financial support. 2009 N. Hlkenberg That is something I want to be involved in. 1971 J. Stewart [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. "[115][116] Paddy Lowe, previously the engineering director for McLaren, described how Hamilton is comfortable with levels of rear instability that most other drivers would find intolerable. She helped raise Lewis as well as supported his career. Now, without further ado, lets begin. Henry Valantine Wednesday 11th August 2021 8:50 PM. Consequently, he ensured that the racing prodigy enjoyed the support of the McLaren team, which in 2001 offered him the opportunity to take a significant step in his racing career by competing in Formula Renault. Having a Go-Kart opened doors for a competition which Hamilton utilized by competing in Kart Circuits. [98], Early on in the 2021 season, Hamilton and Red Bull's Max Verstappen emerged as title favourites. 2007 T. Glock [231] In 2019, Toto Wolff, Hamilton's team boss at Mercedes, described how Hamilton was "scarred for life" by racist abuse inflicted during his childhood.[232]. Neat Burger was also named People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals's inaugural Company of the Year. [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. He has broken many records and has made his name synonymous with the sport. 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. Get your need-to-know [122][123] During the turbo-hybrid era, Hamilton remained unbeaten in every race affected by wet weather from the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix up to the 2019 German Grand Prix, where his almost five-year streak was broken by Max Verstappen. [213][214][215][216] Vettel, who was then driving for Ferrari, enjoyed an early lead on points, but Mercedes and Hamilton fought back and ultimately won the championships in both seasons. Hamilton has the most career wins,[403][404] most pole positions,[405][406] most podium finishes,[407][408] most career points,[409] and most laps led,[410] among other records. 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. 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. [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. [115], Hamilton has also been praised for his ability to adapt to variances in the car set-up and changing track conditions; throughout his career, he has typically used less fuel than his teammates as a result of his ability to carry momentum through corners despite instability in the car. [87][88] After scoring his sixth career grand slam in the final race of the season, Hamilton ended the season with 11 wins (matching his previous best in 2014 and 2018) and 17 podiums (matching the all-time record for a fourth time) as well as achieving 5 pole positions. It is believed that Hamilton spent roughly $15m to get hold of this amazing property. I am contributing to the country. Currently, He is living in Hertfordshire, and working as Racecar driver. 2011 R. Grosjean, 2012 D. Valsecchi After being charged with intentionally losing control of a vehicle, Hamilton was eventually fined A$500 (288), being described as a "hoon" by the magistrate. Prior to that, he paid out $21.7m on a unique six-bedroom detached villa in West London, which he is currently refurbishing. Home British Lewis Hamilton January 7, 1985 203 views ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 0 based on 0 rates. I'm Lewis Hamilton. [19] Being the only black child racing at his club, Hamilton was subjected to racist abuse. [363] The team won the 2022 Championship in the final race of the season, beating RXR, who were disqualified from the race. [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. Article continues below this ad. He is the highest-paid F1 racer globally with a contract of 40 million pounds per year with Mercedes. Hamilton has been a staunch Arsenal fan right from the age of five. 1959 J. Brabham, 1960 J. Brabham The film was shown on ITV1 during Soccer Aid and helped raise over 4.9 million for UNICEF. His Mercedes-Benz CLK was also impounded. [95] Hamilton clinched the title at the 2020 Turkish Grand Prix with three rounds to spare and ended the season 124 points clear of his team-mate, Bottas, who finished second in the standings. [318][319], In December 2017, Hamilton courted controversy after sharing a video on Instagram of his nephew wearing a princess dress in which he commented: "Why did you ask for a princess dress for Christmas, boys don't wear princess dresses. [190], Hamilton's debut season saw him partner two-time and defending World Champion Fernando Alonso. 1985 A. Prost [279][280][281] In August 2017, Hamilton visited Havana with UNICEF to learn more about its first development programmes in Cuba. He missed his first race since his debut in 2007 in the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix after contracting the virus but managed to recover and win the 2020 Turkish Grand Prix. [47][48] Williams had come close to signing Hamilton but did not because BMW, their engine supplier at the time, would not fund him. The new owner of his child hood home, Trevor Lugmayer, 73, seemed especially riled up and has since revealed Hamiltons slum home is worth more than 1m. 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