Neat Burger was also named People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals's inaugural Company of the Year. [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. He has opinions about the environment, young people, fashion and music. [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. [63][64][65] After finishing on the podium in his debut, Hamilton went on to set several records as he finished runner-up in the 2007 World Drivers' Championship to Kimi Rikknen by one point, including those for the most consecutive podium finishes from debut (9), the joint most wins in a debut season (4) and the most points in a debut season (109). The official Formula One website describes him as "invariably a fierce but fair fighter".[71]. "[106] Notwithstanding the controversy in Abu Dhabi, BBC Sport's Andrew Benson described the season as "one of the most intense, hard-fought battles in sporting history", with Hamilton and Verstappen having "been head and shouldersand a lot moreclear of every other driver on the grid. Hamilton has had an excellent relationship with his mum. Following his karting successes, the British Racing Drivers' Club made him a "Rising Star" Member in 2000. [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. He actually played football for his schools team alongside Englands international midfielder, Ashley Young. Hamilton is considered one of the best Formula 1 drivers in the world. 2009's car [at McLaren] was very, very far off and was the worst car that I've had. [284], Over the past decade, Hamilton has made time for a variety of good causes, such as making hospital visits to sick children. "[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. Look at some of these houses. We are not born with racism and hate in our hearts, it is taught by those we look up to. 1989 A. Prost, 1990 A. Senna 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. 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. He won the Laureus Breakthrough of the Year Award in 2008[431] and the Sportsman of the Year Award in 2020. 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. 2006 L. Hamilton [226] In 2021, Hamilton was subjected to online racist abuse following a dramatic win at the British Grand Prix. My whole approach to racing has developed from there. [102][103] Four days after the race, the FIA announced that it would conduct an internal investigation into the incident. Contrary to the opinion of many, Hamilton is not just a racer but a songwriter and has over the years writing, in different genres, about 80 songs. [99] The pair frequently exchanged the championship lead throughout the seasonoften sparring (and occasionally coming together) on trackand entered the last race in Abu Dhabi level on points. [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. 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. He owns the F1 record for career race victories and is tied with Michael Schumacher for the most drivers' championships (seven). [117] Pedro de la Rosa, a former test driver for McLaren who worked with Hamilton and Alonso, rated the pair as the best he had seen first hand, stating that they shared a strength in terms of "how much speed they can run into the apex [of a corner] and still have a decent exit speed", highlighting in particular their ability to maintain this speed when their rear tyres have lost grip during a longer stint. 1955 J. M. Fangio I won the British Championship and one day I want to be racing your cars. Subsequent racing competitions saw him rise through FormulaThreee, GP2, and kicked started his Formula One career with McLaren in 2007, finishing second in his debut season and winning the title the next season. [191] After post-race comments made by Hamilton which suggested he had been forced into a supporting role, the FIA investigated whether McLaren had broken rules by enforcing team orders. After a series of break-ups and make-ups that ensued between 2011 and 2013, the couple finally broke up officially in February 2015. 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. Hamilton in 2017 commenting on his influence on minority representation in Formula One[233], Hamilton is a prominent advocate against racism and for increased diversity in motorsport. 1963 J. Clark Throughout 2021, Hamilton toured the world via PORTL hologram, first in Europe and then making its U.S. debut in Los Angeles in September. 1996 D. Hill That is part of the greater appeal of Lewis today. There is plenty going on for youngsters there are cinemas, gyms, swimming pools, all sorts., MORE : Mum forced to carry disabled son up and down two flights of stairs every day. [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". 1991 A. Senna The Childhood Biography of Valtteri Bottas, Oscar Piastri and George Russell will interest you. [372][373], Hamilton is a Catholic; he says that he prays regularly and is guided by his faith. Mr Lugmayer said: Most people in Stevenage were Lewis Hamilton fans, but I am not so sure now. [178] In 2017, Hamilton selected his helmet design from fan submissions. [126][125][127][128][129] Hamilton cited the race as his "stand-out" performance of the season. Article continues below this ad. [22], Hamilton has been praised for his consistency, especially in his time at Mercedes. I sold my plane over a year ago. He also owns a three-bedroom apartment in Switzerland and like many F1 drivers, he has a house in Monaco. [282][283], In 2020, Hamilton partnered with charity campaign #TOGETHERBAND to help promote the United Nations' 17 Global Goals. The harder he tries, the more it fails. [22], Hamilton first tested for McLaren in late 2004 at Silverstone. 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. [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. She helped raise Lewis as well as supported his career. [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]". Considering how tender Hamilton was at the time, his father decided to let him live with his mother but never ceased to shower fatherly affection on him including gifting him a radio-controlled toy car, a gift which would later ignite Hamiltons passion for racing and by extension rise to fame. [24] This led some to believe that Rosberg would achieve greater success in Formula One, the highest level of open-wheel racing, due to the intellectual capacity required to manage brakes, energy harvesting, tyre management and moderate fuel usage. 2014 L. Hamilton [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. [287][288][289][290][291] In 2013, he became the Global Education Ambassador for Save the Children, supporting and promoting its education campaigns. [225] Shortly before the 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix, a website owned by the Spanish branch of the New York-based advertising agency TBWA and named pinchalaruedadeHamilton, which translates into English as "burst Hamilton's tyre", was featured in the British media. 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. [355] It claims to be the first international plant-based burger chain. Sit back as we walk you through his labyrinth of family ties. The move was met with surprise by pundits and the public, with some describing the move to Mercedes, a team with no recent history of success, as a gamble. The first tensions surfaced after Hamilton finished second behind Alonso at Monaco in 2007. ", "After a sixth world title, should Lewis Hamilton be considered greater than seven-time winner Michael Schumacher? [295][296][297] During the COVID-19 pandemic, Hamilton's Neat Burger restaurant donated free meals to frontline NHS workers. Sir Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton was born on 7 January 1985 in Hertfordshire. "[22] Dennis wrote in Hamilton's autograph book: "Phone me in nine years, we'll sort something out then. David Richards, chairman of Motorsport UK, speaking of Hamilton in 2019[155], Hamilton's jet-set lifestyle and interests outside Formula One have been scrutinised. In 2019, Hamilton splashed out a whopping $38.5million on a stunning penthouse in New York. One of Lewis Hamiltons notable accidents includes the one he had with Max Verstappen in the Bahrain Grand Prix earlier in 2018. 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. [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. Hamilton ended the final in seventh, four places behind Schumacher. 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. She got married to Anthony C Hamilton in 1979. "[236] In 2018, Hamilton criticised the lack of diversity in Formula One, describing how nothing had changed in his eleven years in the sport before saying: "Kids, people, there are so many jobs in this sport of which anybody, no matter your ethnicity or background, can make it and fit in."[237][238]. In his inaugural season, Hamilton set numerous records as he finished runner-up to Kimi Rikknen by one point. [19] He also won the Marlboro Masters of Formula 3 at Zandvoort. [19] Being the only black child racing at his club, Hamilton was subjected to racist abuse. 2012 S. Vettel 2018 L. Hamilton [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. [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. Mercedes-Benz is a huge organisation. 1987 N. Piquet [386], Hamilton moved to Luins, Vaud, Switzerland in 2007, citing privacy as his main reason for leaving the UK. "[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. [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. 1988 A. Senna [197], As a result of the events over the 2007 season, the relationship between Hamilton and Alonso reportedly collapsed, with the pair not on speaking terms for a short period. [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. 44 for the remainder of his career. Hamilton's apartment comes with 4 bathrooms, a steam room and a 300 sq ft sun terrace. Sky Sport's Mark Hughes, commented: "Rosberg has a more scientific methodology, looks to fine-tune more specifically than Hamilton who typically tends just to find a balance he can work with, then adapt his driving around it. In a nutshell, we give you the Full History of Lewis Hamilton. 1951 J. M. Fangio [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. [227], Hamilton's treatment by the media and critics has, at times, been criticised as being racist. [14] Hamilton then lived with his father, stepmother Linda, and his half-brother Nicolas, who is also a professional racing driver. 2010 P. Maldonado [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. 1971 J. Stewart [157][154] Between race weekends Hamilton has on several occasions travelled around the world to explore a variety of interests, such as in 2018 where, after winning the Italian Grand Prix, Hamilton flew to Shanghai and New York where he released his own designer clothing line with Tommy Hilfiger, before flying immediately back to, and winning, the next race in Singapore. [98], Early on in the 2021 season, Hamilton and Red Bull's Max Verstappen emerged as title favourites. [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. Hamilton took the knee before every race he entered in the 2020 Formula One season in support of the Black Lives Matter movement and wore t-shirts bearing the Black Lives Matter slogan. During the season, Hamilton became the first driver to surpass 100 pole positions and 100 race wins, respectively. [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. Now married as Carmen Brenda Lockhart, she has three children, including Lewis Hamilton, Nicola Lockhart and Samantha Lockhart. [44] He made his debut with Manor in the 2004 Formula 3 Euro Series, ending the year fifth in the championship. His third and fourth consecutive titles followed in 2019 and 2020 to equal Schumacher's record of seven drivers' titles. [285][286] He has invited fans, young people, and their families to join him at Grand Prix races and social events. I'm Lewis Hamilton. [53] Hamilton won the GP2 championship at his first attempt, beating Nelson Piquet Jr. and Timo Glock. 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