[361] The X44 team finished 2nd in the inaugural Extreme E championship, behind Nico Rosberg's RXR team. [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. I can show a side of me that people don't get to see. [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. In 2019, Hamilton splashed out a whopping $38.5million on a stunning penthouse in New York. [93] He also took 14 podiums and 10 pole positions. Brawn stated that Formula One was working to increase diversity within the sport, with efforts targeted at increasing driving opportunities at grassroots level as well as across all roles in Formula One. She has been seen several times at some of his bigger races and also at championships giving moral support to her son who has not failed to make her proud. In a funny twist of events, Lewis has got two mothers. At the 2010 Monaco Grand Prix, he sported an altered helmet design with the addition of a roulette wheel image on the top. Hamilton, who now lives in Monaco, also lived in a council-owned semi with his mum. 1963 J. Clark 1, deciding to stay with his old karting No. [340] The jet was sold in September 2019. 44 from 2014. "[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]. [282][283], In 2020, Hamilton partnered with charity campaign #TOGETHERBAND to help promote the United Nations' 17 Global Goals. 2013 S. Vettel He was the highest-paid British Sportsman in 2008. I am trying to getmore involved in Formula 1 and be more conscious. Bernie Ecclestone, speaking of Hamilton in 2015[135], Hamilton has been described as the best driver of his generation,[136][137][125] and one of the greatest Formula One drivers. [251] Ignite focuses on increasing diversity in motorsport, by improving educational opportunities and offering financial support. WATCH: Lewis Hamilton & Co. Ditch Their Usual Modes of Transport for Classy Alternatives at Monaco. F1 champion Lewis Hamilton caused a mini furore in his home town of Stevenage this week when he suggested it may have been a slum when he was growing up. Home British Lewis Hamilton January 7, 1985 203 views ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 0 based on 0 rates. [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 Abu Dhabi, Verstappen overtook Hamilton on the final lap of the race, denying Hamilton his eighth title. [375][376] Hamilton is also a supporter of LGBT rights, and strongly criticised the Hungarian government before the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix,[377] while also calling out the "terrifying" Saudi Arabian LGBT laws before that Grand Prix. [359], Hamilton also became an Ambassador for the luxury watch company IWC, owned by Richemont. 2008 G. Pantano [380], On 18 December 2007, Hamilton was suspended from driving in France for a month after being caught speeding at 196km/h (122mph) on a French motorway. In 2020, the case was heard before the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). Six-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton has opened up on the mental scars left by the abuse he . The commission had been in development since December 2019 but publicly launched to coincide with the heightened media and public interest in the Black Lives Matter movement, and greater scrutiny of race inequality in society. Hamilton entered the final round of the 2010 season with a chance of winning the title, but ultimately finished fourth as Sebastian Vettel won the race to take his maiden drivers' crown. Hamilton is a GOAL 4 Ambassador, focusing on the fight to provide quality education to all children. 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. He also owns a three-bedroom apartment in Switzerland and like many F1 drivers, he has a house in Monaco. Following a successful first season at McLaren, Hamilton signed a multi-million-pound contract to stay with the team until 2012. Mr Lugmayer said: Most people in Stevenage were Lewis Hamilton fans, but I am not so sure now. 1985 A. Prost [183] Hamilton has sported gold coloured helmets three times in his career. Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton was born on 7 January 1985, in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England. 2012 S. Vettel "[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]. [176], From a young age, Hamilton's helmet throughout his karting years was predominantly yellow with blue, green and red ribbons. "[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. 2015 L. Hamilton [347] He then voiced a voice command assistant in Cars 3 (2017). [390], In 2015, Hamilton was ranked as the richest British sportsperson, with an estimated personal fortune of 88million. ", "After a sixth world title, should Lewis Hamilton be considered greater than seven-time winner Michael Schumacher? [52], Hamilton moved to ASM's sister GP2 team, ART Grand Prix, for the 2006 season. According to The Times, Lewis Hamilton's net worth is estimated at $311 million. [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. 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[365], In 2017, Hamilton told the BBC that he had become vegan because "[a]s the human race, what we are doing to the world the pollution [in terms of emissions of global-warming gases] coming from the amount of cows that are being produced is incredible. [189], Ahead of the 2022 season, Hamilton reverted to using a yellow helmet design. I sold my plane over a year ago. The helmet was painted red and white, Lauda's classic colours, and had his name printed on the back. 2005 F. Alonso [194] Hamilton was reported to have sworn at Dennis on the team radio following the incident. [22] Hamilton was then delayed in the pits by Alonso and thus unable to set a final lap time before the end of the session. [19] This led to a full 2002 Formula Renault UK campaign with Manor Motorsport in which he finished third overall. [67][68] This made Hamilton the first British driver to win the World Championship since Damon Hill in 1996.[69]. If he keeps this up I'm sure he will reach F1. 1989 A. Prost, 1990 A. Senna [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. Hamilton told The Sunday Times in 2014: "What people don't realise is that I pay tax here [in the UK], but I don't earn all my money here. Sir Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton was born on 7 January 1985 in Hertfordshire. She added: I think hes got a bloody nerve. He finished in sixth place in the drivers' championship, 35 points behind Russell, who finished fourth. [152][153] Holden has suggested that racial bias may have contributed towards Hamilton's perceived lack of popularity relative to his achievements, with Hamilton's race and physical appearance being mixed-race and often seen sporting earrings, dreadlocks and designer clothing alienating some of the sport's traditional white, elderly male fanbase. During the season, Hamilton became the first driver to surpass 100 pole positions and 100 race wins, respectively. [348] Hamilton is credited as an executive producer for the 2018 documentary film The Game Changers. [54] He secured a dominant win at the Nrburgring, despite a penalty for speeding in the pit lane. "[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. 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 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? Currently, He is living in Hertfordshire, and working as Racecar driver. 1987 N. Piquet [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. [163] The next few seasons saw Hamilton eclipse a number of records, including achieving the most all-time pole positions ahead of Michael Schumacher, leading him to be regarded by some as the greatest qualifier in history. In a nutshell, we give you the Full History of Lewis Hamilton. In 2015, he collaborated with Bose & Spinz Beats Inc to create his F1 soundtrack, which he released in September that year. What strikes me now about him now is his maturity [Hamilton] recognises he is a role model and the influence he has and the responsibilities that come with it. 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. [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. [181], Hamilton has worn specially designed one-off helmets for several weekends throughout his career. 1966 J. Brabham [57] Hamilton won the title in unusual circumstances, inheriting the final point he needed after Giorgio Pantano was stripped of fastest lap in the Monza feature race. [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 is the first and, as of 2022[update], the only black driver to race in the series. [317] He is also involved in charitable work through the creation of his Lewis Hamilton Foundation. His supreme apartment is located in the exclusive Fontvieille district which has a population of just over 3000 people. He is the highest-paid F1 racer globally with a contract of 40 million pounds per year with Mercedes. After having considerable playtime with the radio-controlled toy car, Anthony gave his sons passion for racing a boost by gifting him a Go-Kart, which gave him a much real racing experience. 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. It all began from the Rye House Kart where he proved himself as a racing prodigy to watch out for by winning championships. In later years a white ring was added and the ribbons were moved forward to make room for logos and advertisement space. 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