[368] His racing number has always been 44 because when he started racing at age 8 his father's red Vauxhall Cavalier had the number plate "F44" and it was his father's idea to use it. [182] At the 2015 Malaysian Grand Prix, Hamilton brought with him a striking blue-and-green design in honour of team sponsor Petronas but was prevented from using the helmet by the FIA. [361] The X44 team finished 2nd in the inaugural Extreme E championship, behind Nico Rosberg's RXR team. 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. [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. I was shocked theres no way this is a slum area, no way. [262] In January 2020, he donated US$500,000 (approximately 383,000) to a variety of causes relating to the bushfire crisis in Australia. Lewis Hamilton was born on 7th January 1985, in Hertfordshire, England, to Carmen and Anthony Hamilton. 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. Lewis Hamilton Biography Stories Embed this Biography stories. One which is comparable to Michael Schumacher. 1976 J. However, he has had his fair share . 1979 J. Scheckter, 1980 A. Jones 2012 S. Vettel 1996 D. Hill 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. Look at some of these houses. [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. Lewis went on to live with his mother after his parents got separated while he was a toddler. People come up to me from different ethnic backgrounds saying, "My kid wants to be you one day", and I can assure you that when I started racing, there weren't people from those [ethnic backgrounds]. 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The EUIPO rejected 44IP's arguments, ruling that there had been no bad faith by Swatch Group (with "HAMILTON INTERNATIONAL" having been used on relevant goods since 1892) and that 44IP's "LEWIS HAMILTON" trade mark did not extend to the word "HAMILTON" alone for the purposes of protecting the existing mark. 1958 M. Hawthorn [52], Hamilton moved to ASM's sister GP2 team, ART Grand Prix, for the 2006 season. [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. [179] The winning design used a white and yellow base colour with red and orange details, and the addition of three stars, one for each of Hamilton's three Formula One championships at that time, on either side. Hamilton ended the final in seventh, four places behind Schumacher. [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. In the documentary, along with fellow racing drivers, he named Senna as the number one driver ever. In March 2012, Hamilton travelled to the Philippines where he made a short film about Manila's street children. Hamilton has been a staunch Arsenal fan right from the age of five. [24] He continued to be Hamilton's manager until early 2010. 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. [71][81], Following Rosberg's retirement, Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel became Hamilton's closest rival as the pair exchanged the championship lead throughout 2017 in a tense title fight. I just think for him, hes a young driver and is going to be learning all the time, hes got fantastic pace but, as youngsters, we do not always make the right decisions. "[71] New driver number regulations brought in for 2014 allowed drivers to pick a unique car number to use for their entire career, and so Hamilton elected to drive under his old karting No. Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has had one of the most successful careers in Formula 1 history. 2015 S. Vandoorne I fly a lot less now. His former home sold for 540,000 in February 2012 and today its estimated value is 880,000, according to property website Zoopla. [279][280][281] In August 2017, Hamilton visited Havana with UNICEF to learn more about its first development programmes in Cuba. In Formula A and Formula Super A, racing for TeamMBM.com, his teammate was Nico Rosberg, who would later drive for the Williams and Mercedes teams in Formula One; they would later team up again for Mercedes from 2013 to 2016. 1966 J. Brabham [71][81] During the season, Hamilton signed a two-year contract with Mercedes, reported to be worth up to 40million per year, making him the best-paid Formula One driver in history. [85], Having signed a contract with Mercedes that lasted until 2020, it was confirmed Hamilton would defend his title in 2019. 44 from 2014. An introduction that Hamilton would live to remember years after: Hi. Stevenage is quite nice actually. Hamilton was born on 7 January 1985 in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. [369], Hamilton is a fan of art and has said that one of his favourite artists is Andy Warhol. [22], Hamilton first tested for McLaren in late 2004 at Silverstone. Rosberg had 22 victories, 50 podium finishes and qualified ahead of Hamilton 36 times. I would have thought by now you would see why this happens and say something about it but you can't stand alongside us. In their time as teammates, tensions arose between the two drivers and McLaren as a result of several incidents. 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. Michael Schumacher, speaking about Hamilton in 2001[36], Hamilton continued his progress in the Intercontinental A (1999), Formula A (2000) and Formula Super A (2001) ranks, and became European Champion in 2000 with maximum points. [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. "[267], In 2012, Hamilton began working with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). If you see something that doesnt look right in this article, please place your comment orcontact us! "[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. 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", "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? A British racing driver who is best known by the nickname Billion Dollar Man. 1. 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. Hamilton achieved four race-wins in the 2012 season as he finished fourth in the standings. [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. [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. Hamilton is the first and, as of 2022[update], the only black driver to race in the series. [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. [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. While living with his mother, Hamilton and his half-sisters were together. 1953 A. Ascari I can show a side of me that people don't get to see. Not all the champions can say that. Calls his 400,000 detached childhood home "the slums" Despite living in a detached new build in the "nice part" of Stevenage, Lewis infuriated the people living in his Hertfordshire hometown by . 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. [32][33] Two years later, he became the youngest driver to win the British cadet karting championship at the age of ten. Not a sign from anybody in my industry which of course is a white dominated sport. [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. [2] His father, Anthony Hamilton, is black and is of Grenadian descent, while his mother, Carmen Larbalestier, is White British, and from Birmingham,[11] making him mixed-race;[12] Hamilton has identified as black. [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. Lewis started his relationship with the lead singer of the American girl band,Pussycat Dolls, Nicole Scherzingerin November 2007 but broke up in January 2010 for the purpose of having time for their individual carers. We are not born with racism and hate in our hearts, it is taught by those we look up to. Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton's father belonged to the black community and Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton's mother belonged to the white community, so he owns a . It took a lot out of both of us in that period of time, to remain focused to deliver weekend in, weekend out. [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". [255] In July 2021, Hamilton spoke out against the "cowardly" anti-LGBT laws in Hungary, after the country introduced a law that limits discussions of LGBT sexualities in school. He is born to Lewis stepmother, Linda. [345][346] Hamilton also made a guest appearance in Cars 2 (2011) in which he voices an anthropomorphic version of himself. His supreme apartment is located in the exclusive Fontvieille district which has a population of just over 3000 people. His Mercedes-Benz CLK was also impounded. I am contributing to the country. 2016 N. Rosberg 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? 2014 J. Palmer I'm one of the only people of colour there yet I stand alone. Describing his cars as his babies, Hamilton admitted that his passion for racing comes first, which is undoubtedly why he split with Nicole. [295][296][297] During the COVID-19 pandemic, Hamilton's Neat Burger restaurant donated free meals to frontline NHS workers. In here, I can be me, I can be vulnerable. 1954 J. M. Fangio He has cerebral palsy and has a specially designed car he uses for his races because of his condition. Hamilton has been credited with furthering Formula One's global following by appealing to a broader audience outside the sport, in part due to his high-profile lifestyle, environmental and social activism, and exploits in music and fashion. 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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. Just know I know who you are and I see you. Hamilton missed the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix after contracting COVID-19,[94] his first race absence since his debut in 2007. [45] He also won the Bahrain F3 Superprix[46] and twice raced in the Macau F3 Grand Prix. [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". During this period, Hamilton won two World Championship titles to Rosberg's one, and scored more points in three out of their four seasons together.[211]. Pundit and commentator Will Buxton compared the character and driving styles of the pair, labelling Hamilton as the faster driver with more natural ability but with an intellect to match Rosberg's. I started playing guitar when I was 13. [31], Hamilton began karting in 1993 and quickly began winning races and cadet class championships. 80% of this book takes us up to the end of the 2007 F1 season, including Lewis' upbringing & rise through the junior ranks- which you can & probably have read about already in the book that was released at the end of 2007 by Hamilton himself. I accept it, realise it and I'm glad that I'm accountable for it. Lewis Hamilton, The Biography is full of factual errors & non-sense phrases that any F1 fan or even . [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. [302][303][304][305] He auctioned a racing kart and raised over 42,000 for baby charity Tommy's. He is box office, 100 per cent. His performance was contrasted with that of his team-mate Bottas, who spun four times and finished a lap down in 14th place. 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. He was elected FIA Personality of the Year four times (2014; 2018; 2020; 2021),[441][442][443][444] and was inducted to FIA Hall of Fame in 2017. Robert Kubica, who raced with them before Formula One, recalled how they were competitive both on and off the track, saying that "they would even have races to eat pizza, always eating two at a time. Now, without further ado, lets begin. Hamilton's apartment comes with 4 bathrooms, a steam room and a 300 sq ft sun terrace. [32] He raised 6,411 for the Small Steps Project in 2018, and 6,000 in 2019. He has always been supportive of his sons ambition and career as a car racer. [30] In February 2001, he began studies at Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS), a private sixth-form college in Cambridge. 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