![]() ![]() In 2014, with the dawn of a new era in the sport owing to a major Power Unit change, a second Drivers’ Championship followed. A single victory that year said little of what was to come. The world championship would become his the very next year though, sealing the crown in one of the most dramatic title deciders in the sport’s history.Īfter six seasons with McLaren, he sought a new challenge for 2013 and joined the works Mercedes team. He remained in title contention until the very last round and narrowly missed out on the title by just one point. Making his debut at the age of just 22, alongside reigning World Champion Fernando Alonso, Lewis’ maiden F1 season was a remarkable one. Success followed swiftly with titles in Formula Renault UK, the Formula 3 Euro Series and a dominant rookie campaign in the 2006 GP2 Series securing his promotion to F1 with McLaren Mercedes. He climbed the karting ladder quickly, joining the McLaren Mercedes Young Driver Programme in 1997 before embarking on single-seaters. ![]() Few sportspeople have had the impact that he has had not only in his own sport but beyond, and at 38 he is still hungry to achieve and deliver more.Ī sensation in karting, Lewis’ enormous talent was recognised early in his career by Mercedes-Benz who began sponsoring him from a young age. There are many sides to Sir Lewis Hamilton. An environmentalist, social activist, fashion designer, musician, and a force for global change in combating racism and pushing for increased diversity in motorsport. The most wins, pole positions, and podium finishes in Formula One history.
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