Lewis Hamilton in F1
Lewis Hamilton had a remarkable career from the moment he got behind the wheel of a race car. Although he missed out on the title by one point in his first year at McLaren, he became the youngest world champion ever the following year, a record later surpassed by Sebastian Vettel. After a frustrating year in 2009, where he only finished P5, and a four-year period dominated by Red Bull Racing, Hamilton took a risk by moving to the factory Mercedes team.
At Mercedes, Hamilton began a period of dominance. However, he faced tough competition from teammate Nico Rosberg, who won the title in 2016. After Rosberg decided to retire, Valtteri Bottas replaced him, and later, Bottas made way for the young talent, George Russell.
In 2021, Hamilton found himself in a tough title battle with Max Verstappen, with the Dutchman eventually winning the championship. In the following year, Mercedes took a hit due to the new technical regulations. After a difficult 2022 and 2023, the Brit managed to win a Grand Prix again in 2024, in front of his home crowd in Great Britain. In 2025, Hamilton faces the challenge of securing his eighth world title, aiming to do so with his new team, Ferrari.
Lewis Hamilton in 2025
2024 began with the dramatic announcement that Lewis Hamilton would move from Mercedes to Ferrari at the end of the season. After a long period without wins, the seven-time world champion managed to win two F1 Grands Prix in 2024. With Ferrari, the Brit will aim to secure his eighth world title, breaking Michael Schumacher's record. Hamilton will try to achieve this alongside his former physiotherapist, Angela Cullen, with whom he worked during his time at Mercedes.
Lewis Hamilton in 2024
After two disappointing years, Hamilton, armed with a new two-year contract and a newly designed W15, hoped to close the gap to Max Verstappen with Mercedes. The Brit managed to win two Grands Prix in 2024—the British Grand Prix and the Belgian Grand Prix. Although personal performances improved compared to 2023, Mercedes finished fourth in the Constructors' Championship, behind Red Bull Racing, Ferrari, and McLaren.
Lewis Hamilton vs. Max Verstappen
Mercedes entered the 2021 F1 season as the overwhelming favorite, but it quickly became clear that Red Bull Racing had done their homework exceptionally well. What followed was a season in which the tension between the two teams—and between drivers Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, as well as team bosses Toto Wolff and Christian Horner—reached its peak. That tension came to a head in the season finale, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The track seemed more suited to Mercedes than Red Bull, and it appeared the outcome was almost decided. However, the German team was outmaneuvered strategically by their rivals at Red Bull, and thanks to a late safety car, Verstappen got one final chance to snatch the title. He seized that opportunity, and Hamilton's hopes for an eighth championship were dashed.
Lewis Hamilton Records
Hamilton is considered the most successful F1 driver of all time. No one has achieved as many wins as the Brit, who has amassed 105 GP victories and 104 pole positions in his career. He has been world champion seven times, tying with Michael Schumacher.
Lewis Hamilton Net Worth and Salary
Hamilton’s total net worth is estimated at around 260 million euros. A large part of this fortune consists of real estate. For example, Hamilton owns a nearly 40 million euro penthouse in New York and a 23 million euro property in London. He also owns homes in Switzerland and Monaco.
The salary Hamilton will earn at Ferrari remains unclear. Initially, it seemed the Brit had signed a deal for a salary of 40 million euros per season, which would be a pay cut compared to his salary at Mercedes. However, the following day, rumors emerged that the seven-time world champion would earn as much as 100 million dollars per season at Scuderia. The most frequently mentioned figure is 45 million euros.
Lewis Hamilton's Girlfriend - Shakira or Sofia Vergara?
Hamilton is currently single. In 2023, rumors circulated about the then Mercedes driver and Colombian pop singer Shakira, who was spotted several times in the company of the Brit. Whether their connection was purely platonic or romantic remains unclear, but it didn’t evolve into a serious relationship. In 2025, the Brit is mostly linked to Sofia Vergara. The two were seen together in the United States during the winter break. Vergara is a Colombian actress and model. Whether there is anything romantic between Vergara and Hamilton is not yet clear.
Lewis Hamilton Age, Nationality, and Height
Lewis Hamilton was born on January 7, 1985, in Stevenage, England, to parents Anthony Hamilton and Carmen Larbalestier. He has a younger brother named Nicolas Hamilton. He is currently 40 years old. Hamilton stands 1.74 meters tall and weighs 73 kilograms.
Roscoe Hamilton
A frequent presence in the F1 paddock is Roscoe, Hamilton’s dog. Like his owner, the bulldog is a vegan, travels the world, and even has his own Instagram account. Roscoe was often seen in the Mercedes garage, the pit lane, and sometimes even at press conferences. However, as Roscoe gets older, he no longer travels with his owner as much.
Lewis Hamilton in Fortnite
Since the end of 2023, players of the popular game Fortnite have been able to choose to play as Hamilton in the game. They can choose from various outfits, also known as skins, that the F1 driver has worn in the paddock.
Lewis Hamilton News
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