Lewis Hamilton is a British racing driver who has established himself as one of the greatest drivers in the history of Formula One. Born on January 7, 1985, in Stevenage, England, Hamilton began his career in karting at a young age and quickly rose through the ranks to become one of the most dominant figures in motorsports.
Hamilton made his Formula One debut in 2007 with the McLaren team, and he immediately made an impact by finishing on the podium in his very first race. In his rookie season, he won four races and narrowly missed out on the championship, finishing just one point behind Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen. He would go on to win his first championship in 2008, becoming the youngest driver to ever win the title at the age of 23.
Over the years, Hamilton has continued to break records and push the boundaries of what is possible in motorsports. He has won a total of seven championships, tying him with Michael Schumacher for the most championships in the history of Formula One. He has also set the record for the most pole positions, the most podium finishes, and the most laps led.
Beyond his impressive statistics, Hamilton has also been a trailblazer for diversity and inclusivity in the sport. As one of the few Black drivers in Formula One, he has used his platform to speak out on issues of racial justice and equality. He has also been a vocal advocate for sustainability and environmentalism, using his influence to promote electric vehicles and other green technologies.
In addition to his achievements on the track, Hamilton has also been recognized for his contributions off the track. He was awarded an MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) in 2009 for his services to motorsport, and he has been named Sportsman of the Year by the BBC on several occasions.
Despite his many accolades and accomplishments, Hamilton remains humble and grounded, always striving to improve and push himself to new heights. He is a true icon of the sport, and his legacy will continue to inspire and motivate future generations of racers for years to come.
“I don’t aspire to be like other drivers, I aspire to be unique in my own way.” Lewis Hamilton
“I feel like people are expecting me to fail, therefore, I expect myself to win.” -Lewis Hamilton
“A shark? No, I like to think I’m more like a panther. A shark attacks from behind without you knowing. With a panther, you know it’s coming but he still gets you.” -Lewis Hamilton
“And I promise you I will be giving everything and more to win for my team, for my family, and for my fans.” -Lewis Hamilton
“You just need to be accepted for who you are and be proud of who you are and that is what I’m trying to do.” -Lewis Hamilton
“My saying is; We win and lose together. I think that really does apply to both my fans, family and the team.” Lewis Hamilton “I love the adrenalin kick that danger brings.”- Lewis Hamilton
“I’m very, very competitive.”- Lewis Hamilton
“I want to be the best at everything I do, not just driving, everything.” -Lewis Hamilton
“Formula One was a very dangerous sport. It still is dangerous. But the danger factor is also the exciting part.”- Lewis Hamilton
“Sure every driver has his value and you want to be respected but again money is not something that drives me.” -Lewis Hamilton
“When we win, my family, team. and fans feel the joy as well. That’s why I say we win and lose together, and I definitely couldn’t do it without them.” -Lewis Hamilton
“I feel like I’ve been blessed with the ability to do what I do.” -Lewis Hamilton
“I want to be the best driver there has ever been.” -Lewis Hamilton
“I want to outsmart everyone.” -Lewis Hamilton
“One time I didn’t leave my hotel room for four days, I was so stuck in my head.” -Lewis Hamilton
“What people tend to forget is the journey that I had getting to Formula One. There were plenty of years where I had to learn about losing and having bad races.” -Lewis Hamilton
“I think grooming is definitely undervalued by men. We all expect women to be fully groomed, which they do. But I also think it’s just as important for a man to look fresh and clean.” -Lewis Hamilton
“Winning is definitely the ultimate goal, the lessons learned when I don’t win only strengthen me.”- Lewis Hamilton
“I always thought, if I can affect one kid and help him or her fulfill their dreams, that would be kinda neat, so I want to ensure that I’m remembered in a good way.”- Lewis Hamilton
“When I think about greatness I just know Ayrton Senna. He was great.” -Lewis Hamilton
“To be racing in Formula One with McLaren has been the ultimate goal for me. It’s a dream come true.” -Lewis Hamilton
“I was born to race and to win.”- Lewis Hamilton
”You just need to be accepted for who you are and be proud of who you are and that is what I’m trying to do.”-Lewis Hamilton
”If you don’t have the balls to brake late, that’s your problem.”-Lewis Hamilton
”In racing there are always things you can learn, every single day. There is always space for improvement, and I think that applies to everything in life.”-Lewis Hamilton
”I don’t aspire to be like other drivers – I aspire to be unique in my own way.”-Lewis Hamilton
”Obviously I am not happy but they can throw what they want at me, I will come back stronger.”-Lewis Hamilton
”I was born to race and to win.”-Lewis Hamilton
”My saying is; We win and lose together. I think that really does apply to both my fans, family and the team.”-Lewis Hamilton
”I want to crush everyone. I want to outsmart everyone.”-Lewis Hamilton
”I went blonde which killed my hair. It was a disaster. I think it was neat to do it for a bit.”-Lewis Hamilton
”Formula One was a very dangerous sport. It still is dangerous. But the danger factor is also the exciting part.”-Lewis Hamilton
”When people ask me that, I say I don’t want to be remembered. It means I’m no longer around.”-Lewis Hamilton
”When you’re driving, the helmet squashes your hair, so you don’t really have a hairstyle. When you get out, you’re sweating and your hair is a mess.”-Lewis Hamilton
”When I think about greatness I just know Ayrton Senna. He was great.”-Lewis Hamilton
