Lewis Hamilton facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sir Lewis Hamilton MBE
Hamilton in 2025
Born	Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton (1985-01-07) 7 January 1985 (age 41) Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England
Partner(s)	Nicole Scherzinger (2007–2015)
Relatives	Nicolas Hamilton (half-brother)
Awards	Full list
Formula One World Championship career
Nationality	British
Car number	44
Entries	361 (361 starts)
Championships	7 (2008, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)
Wins	105
Podiums	202
Career points	4893.5
Pole positions	104
Fastest laps	67
First entry	2007 Australian Grand Prix
First win	2007 Canadian Grand Prix
Last win	2024 Belgian Grand Prix
Last entry	2025 Singapore Grand Prix
2025 position	6th (156 pts)
Championship titles
GP2 Series F3 Euro Series British Formula Renault
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Sir Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton (born 7 January 1985) is a British racing driver. He competes in Formula One for Ferrari. Lewis Hamilton has won seven Formula One World Drivers' Championship titles. This ties him with Michael Schumacher for the most titles ever. He also holds records for most wins, pole positions, and podium finishes.

Lewis started karting at age six in Stevenage, England. He quickly won many national titles. This caught the eye of Ron Dennis, who signed him to a special program in 1998. After winning the Karting World Cup in 2000, Lewis moved up to junior racing series. He won the Formula 3 Euro Series and the GP2 Series. He then joined McLaren in 2007. He became the first black driver in Formula One. Lewis won his first title in 2008. He made a thrilling overtake on the last lap of the last race.

In 2013, Lewis joined Mercedes. He teamed up with his childhood karting friend, Nico Rosberg. Mercedes became very strong in Formula One. Lewis won titles in 2014 and 2015. After Rosberg retired, Lewis won four more titles from 2017 to 2020. This brought his total to seven. In 2021, he had a very close battle for the title. He finished second after a controversial final race. Lewis continued with Mercedes until the end of the 2024 season. He then moved to Ferrari for the 2025 season.

Lewis is known for more than just racing. He has helped Formula One reach new fans. He also speaks out for racial justice and more diversity in motorsport. He supports environmental causes and animal rights. In 2020, Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people globally. He was made a knight in 2021.

Growing Up and School

Hamilton celebrating with his father and then-manager Anthony Hamilton after the 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix

Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton was born on 7 January 1985 in Stevenage, England. His father, Anthony Hamilton, has Afro-Grenadian roots. His mother, Carmen Larbalestier, is White British. This makes Lewis mixed-race. His parents separated when he was two. He lived with his mother until he was twelve. Then, he lived with his father, stepmother, and half-brother Nicolas. Nicolas is also a racing driver. Lewis was raised Catholic.

When Lewis was five, his father bought him a radio-controlled car. He finished second in a national championship against adults. Lewis was often the only black child racing. He sometimes faced unfair treatment. For Christmas when he was six, his father bought him a go-kart. His father promised to support his racing if Lewis worked hard at school. To help Lewis, his father took on many jobs. He worked as an IT manager, salesman, and dishwasher. He always attended Lewis's races. His father managed Lewis's career until 2010.

Lewis went to The John Henry Newman School. He started karate at age five to defend himself from bullying. He also played football for his school team. He played with Ashley Young, who later played for the England national team. Lewis is a big Arsenal fan. He once said he would have been a footballer or cricketer if racing hadn't worked out.

Early Racing Steps

Karting Adventures

Hamilton joined the McLaren-Mercedes Young Driver Programme in 1998, winning the Karting World Cup and European Championship two years later.

Lewis started karting in 1993. He quickly won many races and championships. At age ten, he became the youngest British cadet karting champion. That year, he met Ron Dennis, the McLaren Formula One team boss. Lewis told him, "I won the British Championship and one day I want to be racing your cars." Dennis wrote in his autograph book, "Phone me in nine years, we'll sort something out then."

In 1998, Dennis called Lewis after he won more championships. He offered Lewis a spot in the McLaren-Mercedes Young Driver Programme. This contract included a chance to drive in Formula One later. This made Lewis the youngest driver to get such a contract. Lewis continued to win in karting, becoming European Champion in 2000. His teammate was Nico Rosberg, who later became his rival in Formula One.

Moving Up to Car Racing

Lewis began car racing in 2001 in the British Formula Renault series. He finished third overall in 2002. In 2003, he won the Formula Renault UK championship with 10 wins. He then moved to the Formula 3 Euro Series in 2004. He finished fifth and won the Bahrain F3 Superprix. In 2005, he joined ASM and completely dominated the Formula 3 Euro Series. He won 15 out of 20 races and the Masters of Formula 3.

Winning in GP2

After his success in Formula 3, Lewis moved to the GP2 Series in 2006. This was the final step before Formula One. He won the GP2 championship in his first try. He showed amazing skill, like recovering from a spin to finish second in Istanbul. He secured the title in the last race of the season.

Formula One Career

McLaren Years (2007–2012)

Lewis's success in GP2 led to a spot at McLaren-Mercedes in 2007. He teamed up with two-time champion Fernando Alonso. Lewis made history as the first black driver in Formula One. He finished third in his first race. He then set records for most podium finishes from debut (9) and most wins in a debut season (4). He led the championship early on. He finished second overall by just one point.

Hamilton took his maiden Formula One victory at the 2007 Canadian Grand Prix, in his sixth appearance.

In 2008, Lewis continued his winning form. He won five races and had 10 podium finishes. He battled closely with Ferrari's Felipe Massa for the title. At the 2008 British Grand Prix, he won by over a minute in the rain. This was called one of the best wet-weather drives ever. Lewis won his first World Drivers' Championship at the final race in Brazil. He made a crucial overtake on the last lap. He became the youngest champion at the time.

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Mercedes Era (2013–2024)

Teaming Up with Rosberg

Hamilton and Rosberg had a strong competition while teammates at Mercedes.

Lewis joined Mercedes in 2013. He reunited with his childhood karting teammate, Nico Rosberg. Many people were surprised by this move. In his first season, Lewis finished fourth with one win. In 2014, new engine rules made Mercedes very powerful. Lewis won 11 races and battled Rosberg for the title. He won his second championship in Abu Dhabi.

In 2015, Lewis again beat Rosberg to win his third title. He won 10 races and secured his first back-to-back championships. Their competition grew more intense. In 2016, Lewis had a difficult start with poor race-starts and engine problems. He won 10 races, more than anyone else that season, but finished second to Rosberg by five points. Rosberg then announced his retirement.

Four Titles in a Row

After Rosberg left, Valtteri Bottas became Lewis's teammate in 2017. Ferrari and Sebastian Vettel were strong rivals. Lewis dominated the second half of the season. He won five out of six races and his fourth title in Mexico. He also broke the record for most pole positions.

The 2018 season saw two four-time World Champions, Hamilton and Vettel, compete for a fifth title.

In 2018, Lewis and Vettel had a close fight for their fifth title. Lewis won his fifth title in Mexico again. He secured 11 wins and set a new record for most points in a season (408). He also signed a new contract, becoming the highest-paid Formula One driver.

Lewis continued his dominance in 2019. Mercedes had a very strong car. He won his sixth title in the United States. He finished the season with 11 wins and broke his own points record with 413 points.

The 2020 season was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Lewis still dominated, winning his seventh title. This equalled Michael Schumacher's record. He won 11 races, breaking the record for most career wins. He missed one race after getting COVID-19. He clinched the title in Turkey with three races left.

Close Battle and Final Mercedes Years

Hamilton (left) and Verstappen (right) had a very close championship battle in 2021. They were tied on points before the final race.

In 2021, Red Bull and Max Verstappen became very strong. Lewis and Verstappen had an intense battle for the title. They had several on-track clashes. Lewis achieved his 100th pole position and 100th race win. He was the first driver to do both. He entered the final race tied on points with Verstappen. Lewis was denied the championship on the last lap after a late safety car. The race finish caused much discussion.

The 2022 season was tough for Lewis and Mercedes. New rules meant their car, the W13, had problems. Lewis did not win a race or get a pole position for the first time in his career. He finished sixth in the standings. In 2023, Lewis had another winless season. Red Bull was very dominant. He still achieved several podium finishes and took his record ninth pole position at the 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix.

Hamilton won the 2024 British Grand Prix, his first race victory since 2021.

Before the 2024 season, Lewis announced he would leave Mercedes at the end of the year. He wanted a new challenge. Mercedes had an inconsistent season. Lewis struggled to adapt to the W15 car. However, he won the 2024 British Grand Prix, ending a long winless streak. He also won the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix. Lewis finished his Mercedes career in seventh place. This ended the most successful driver-constructor partnership in Formula One history.

Joining Ferrari (2025–Present)

Hamilton (pictured at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix) signed for Ferrari in 2025.

After leaving Mercedes, Ferrari announced Lewis would join them in 2025. He replaced Carlos Sainz Jr. and became teammates with Charles Leclerc. Lewis said it was a "childhood dream" to drive for Ferrari. This move was a big surprise in Formula One.

Lewis faced challenges with the new "ground-effect" cars during his first season with Ferrari. The 2025 season had mixed results. He achieved his first sprint race victory at the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix. However, he was later disqualified from the main race. He also had his first consecutive Q1 exits in the final three races. Lewis finished the 2025 season in sixth place. This was the first time in his career he did not get a podium finish.

Lewis is helping Ferrari prepare for the 2026 season. He has met with the team's leaders to discuss changes and car development.

Driver Skills

Driving Style

Hamilton won by over a minute from second-placed Nick Heidfeld at the 2008 British Grand Prix.

Lewis is known as a very complete driver. He is aggressive and naturally finds the limits of his car. Experts say he is very good at braking hard without losing control. He is also comfortable with a car that is a bit unstable at the back. This is something many other drivers find difficult.

Lewis can adapt well to different car setups and track conditions. He often uses less fuel than his teammates. This is because he carries speed through corners very smoothly. He is also praised for his consistency. From 2017 to 2018, he finished 33 races in a row scoring points.

Hamilton won the 2014 Japanese Grand Prix in heavy rain.

Lewis is considered one of the best wet-weather drivers. Some of his best races happened in the rain. At the 2008 British Grand Prix, he won by over a minute. His win at the 2020 Turkish Grand Prix was also highly praised. He started sixth but managed his tyres perfectly to win by over 30 seconds.

Ayrton Senna was a big influence on Lewis's driving. Lewis watched Senna when he was young and tried to drive like him. He has been compared to Senna for his raw speed.

Helmet Design

Hamilton's 2007 helmet for McLaren

When Lewis was young, his karting helmet was mostly yellow with blue, green, and red stripes. As he got older, he added a white ring and moved the stripes for logos. He kept a yellow design early in his Formula One career. In 2014, he switched to a white design with three red stripes. In 2016, he added three stars for his championships.

In 2017, fans helped design his helmet. It had white and yellow with red and orange details. He added more stars for each title he won. In 2020, he used a matte black helmet with purple details. He added a Black Lives Matter emblem to support the movement. In 2022, he switched to a bright yellow design, keeping the purple and stars. When he joined Ferrari in 2025, he returned to a yellow base with red accents and the Ferrari emblem.

Hamilton's first Mercedes helmet in 2013, featuring colour ribbons moved forward.

Lewis has also used special helmet designs. He wore gold helmets for season finales after winning titles. He often uses special designs at the Brazilian Grand Prix to honor Ayrton Senna. He also paid tribute to Niki Lauda with a special helmet after Lauda's passing. Other special designs include rainbow helmets to support LGBTQ rights.

Rivalries on Track

Fernando Alonso

Alonso (left) and Hamilton (right) at the 2007 Canadian Grand Prix

In his first season, Lewis was teammates with two-time champion Fernando Alonso. They were very competitive. There were some tense moments between them and the McLaren team. Despite the challenges, both drivers won four races and had 12 podium finishes that season. They ended up tied on points. Over time, their relationship improved, and they developed great respect for each other. Alonso has called Lewis one of the top five greatest drivers ever.

Nico Rosberg

Hamilton (left) and Rosberg (right) at the 2016 Malaysian Grand Prix

When Lewis joined Mercedes in 2013, he teamed up with his old karting friend, Nico Rosberg. They had been competitive since childhood. Over four seasons at Mercedes, their friendship became strained due to their intense competition. Lewis won 32 races and two championships during this time. Rosberg won 22 races and one championship. Lewis scored more points in three of their four seasons together.

Sebastian Vettel

Hamilton (left) and Vettel (right) at the 2017 United States Grand Prix

Lewis describes his competition with Sebastian Vettel as his favorite. They battled for titles in 2017 and 2018. Vettel was driving for Ferrari, which was very strong. They exchanged the championship lead many times. Lewis eventually won both titles. Despite some on-track incidents, they had a strong mutual respect. Lewis said their battles brought them closer.

Other Activities

Helping Others and Speaking Out

Fairness and Diversity

Lewis is a strong voice against racism and for more diversity in motorsport. He has pointed out the lack of diversity in Formula One. In 2020, he took the knee before every Grand Prix to support Black Lives Matter. He also wore t-shirts promoting racial justice. He spoke out when he felt people in Formula One were silent about injustice.

Lewis started The Hamilton Commission in 2020. This group looks for ways to get more black people involved in science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM). It also aims to increase jobs in motorsport. In 2021, he received the Laureus Athlete Advocate of the Year Award. He also founded Mission 44, a charity to help young people from under-represented backgrounds. He pledged £20 million to support its work.

Human Rights

Lewis has also spoken about human rights in Bahrain. He raised concerns about allegations of sportswashing. He discussed a case where an 11-year-old boy asked him to help his father. Lewis believes drivers should not ignore what is happening in countries where they compete.

He also supports LGBT rights. He criticized the Hungarian government for their anti-LGBT law in 2021. He also spoke out about LGBT rights in Saudi Arabia.

Protecting the Planet and Animals

Lewis talks about environmental issues and animal rights. He uses his social media to support causes. These include asking China to classify dogs as pets. He also backs charities against wildlife smuggling and for protecting the Amazon rainforest.

In 2020, he donated $500,000 to help with bushfires in Australia. He also aimed to be carbon neutral by the end of that year. He sold his private jet and reduced his air travel.

Working with UNICEF and #TOGETHERBAND

Since 2012, Lewis has worked with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). He has traveled to the Philippines and Haiti to make films about children in need. These films helped raise millions for UNICEF. In 2017, he joined UNICEF's Super Dads initiative.

In 2020, Lewis partnered with #TOGETHERBAND. This campaign promotes the United Nations' 17 Global Goals. He is an ambassador for GOAL 4, which focuses on quality education for all children.

Other Charitable Work

Lewis supports many other charities. He visits sick children in hospitals and invites fans to races. He is a Global Education Ambassador for Save the Children. He also supports the Invictus Games Foundation. During the COVID-19 pandemic, his Neat Burger restaurant gave free meals to frontline NHS workers and school children.

Lewis often donates items for charity auctions. He has raised thousands of pounds for various causes. He also attends charity events and supports organizations like the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Children in Need. He has his own charity, the Lewis Hamilton Foundation.

Fashion and Business

In 2018, Lewis launched a clothing line called TommyXLewis with designer Tommy Hilfiger. He was also a co-chair for the 2025 Met Gala. In 2025, Lululemon announced Lewis as a brand ambassador.

In 2019, Lewis co-founded Neat Burger, a vegan restaurant chain. He also launched Team X44 in 2020. This team competes in the all-electric SUV racing series Extreme E. Team X44 won the 2022 Extreme E Championship. In 2022, Lewis joined the ownership group of the National Football League's Denver Broncos. In 2023, he co-founded Almave, a non-alcoholic blue agave spirit brand.

About Lewis's Life

Lewis became vegan in 2017. He explained that he wanted to live a healthier life and help the environment. He also wanted to avoid supporting animal cruelty. In 2018, PETA named him Person of the Year for his vegan activism.

Lewis uses the number 44 on his car. This was his father's car number when Lewis started racing karts. In 2014, Formula One allowed drivers to pick a permanent number. Lewis chose 44 and has used it ever since.

Lewis enjoys art. He has said that Andy Warhol is one of his favorite artists. From 2007 to 2015, Lewis was in a public relationship with Nicole Scherzinger.

Lewis is a Catholic. He says he prays regularly and is guided by his faith. In 2022, he started changing his name to include his mother's maiden name, Larbalestier. He was made an honorary citizen of Brazil in 2022.

In an interview, Lewis shared that he faced challenges with his feelings and mental well-being since he was 13. He explained that the pressures of racing, difficulties at school, and being bullied contributed to these tough times. He also mentioned having some hard periods growing up.

Lewis adopted his dog, Roscoe, in 2013. Roscoe passed away in 2025 due to pneumonia. His other bulldog, Coco, passed away in 2020. Since 2026, Lewis has reportedly been in a relationship with American media personality Kim Kardashian.

Lewis moved to Switzerland in 2007 for privacy. He later moved to Monaco in 2010. He also owns an apartment in Manhattan and an estate in Colorado. Lewis is one of the richest British sportspeople. He has been the highest-paid Formula One driver for many years.

Awards and Honours

Formula One Achievements

• Formula One World Drivers' Championship: 2008, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
• DHL Fastest Lap Award: 2014, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020
• FIA Pole Trophy: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
• Hawthorn Memorial Trophy: 2007, 2008, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023
• Lorenzo Bandini Trophy: 2009
• FIA Action of the Year: 2022
• FIA Personality of the Year: 2014, 2018, 2020, 2021

Other Recognitions

Lewis has received many awards throughout his career.

• He won the Laureus Breakthrough of the Year Award in 2008.
• He shared the Sportsman of the Year Award with Lionel Messi in 2020.
• Lewis won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award in 2014 and 2020.
• He has won a record 19 Autosport Awards.
• He was inducted into the FIA Hall of Fame in 2017.

Special Honours

•  Brazil
  • Honorary Citizenship (2022)
•  Grenada
  • Honorary Award (2008)
•  United Kingdom
  • Member of the Order of the British Empire (2009)
  • Knight Bachelor (2021)

Fellowships

• Honorary Fellow, Royal Academy of Engineering (2019)

Public Recognition

• Lewis Hamilton by Dario Mitidieri, National Portrait Gallery, London (2007)
• Hamilton Straight, Silverstone Circuit (2020)
• Main belt asteroid 508440 Lewishamilton, by Mount Lemmon Survey (2025)

Racing Records

Summary of Racing Career

* Season still in progress.

Complete Formula One Results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year	Entrant	Chassis	Engine	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24	WDC	Points
2007	Vodafone McLaren Mercedes	McLaren MP4-22	Mercedes-Benz FO 108T 2.4 V8	AUS 3	MAL 2	BHR 2	ESP 2	MON 2	CAN 1	USA 1	FRA 3	GBR 3	EUR 9	HUN 1	TUR 5	ITA 2	BEL 4	JPN 1	CHN Ret	BRA 7								2nd	109
2008	Vodafone McLaren Mercedes	McLaren MP4-23	Mercedes-Benz FO 108V 2.4 V8	AUS 1	MAL 5	BHR 13	ESP 3	TUR 2	MON 1	CAN Ret	FRA 10	GBR 1	GER 1	HUN 5	EUR 2	BEL 3	ITA 7	SIN 3	JPN 12	CHN 1	BRA 5							1st	98
2009	Vodafone McLaren Mercedes	McLaren MP4-24	Mercedes-Benz FO 108W 2.4 V8	AUS DSQ	MAL 7	CHN 6	BHR 4	ESP 9	MON 12	TUR 13	GBR 16	GER 18	HUN 1	EUR 2	BEL Ret	ITA 12†	SIN 1	JPN 3	BRA 3	ABU Ret								5th	49
2010	Vodafone McLaren Mercedes	McLaren MP4-25	Mercedes-Benz FO 108X 2.4 V8	BHR 3	AUS 6	MAL 6	CHN 2	ESP 14†	MON 5	TUR 1	CAN 1	EUR 2	GBR 2	GER 4	HUN Ret	BEL 1	ITA Ret	SIN Ret	JPN 5	KOR 2	BRA 4	ABU 2						4th	240
2011	Vodafone McLaren Mercedes	McLaren MP4-26	Mercedes-Benz FO 108Y 2.4 V8	AUS 2	MAL 8	CHN 1	TUR 4	ESP 2	MON 6	CAN Ret	EUR 4	GBR 4	GER 1	HUN 4	BEL Ret	ITA 4	SIN 5	JPN 5	KOR 2	IND 7	ABU 1	BRA Ret						5th	227
2012	Vodafone McLaren Mercedes	McLaren MP4-27	Mercedes-Benz FO 108Z 2.4 V8	AUS 3	MAL 3	CHN 3	BHR 8	ESP 8	MON 5	CAN 1	EUR 19†	GBR 8	GER Ret	HUN 1	BEL Ret	ITA 1	SIN Ret	JPN 5	KOR 10	IND 4	ABU Ret	USA 1	BRA Ret					4th	190
2013	Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team	Mercedes F1 W04	Mercedes-Benz FO 108F 2.4 V8	AUS 5	MAL 3	CHN 3	BHR 5	ESP 12	MON 4	CAN 3	GBR 4	GER 5	HUN 1	BEL 3	ITA 9	SIN 5	KOR 5	JPN Ret	IND 6	ABU 7	USA 4	BRA 9						4th	189
2014	Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team	Mercedes F1 W05 Hybrid	Mercedes-Benz PU106A Hybrid 1.6 V6 t	AUS Ret	MAL 1	BHR 1	CHN 1	ESP 1	MON 2	CAN Ret	AUT 2	GBR 1	GER 3	HUN 3	BEL Ret	ITA 1	SIN 1	JPN 1	RUS 1	USA 1	BRA 2	ABU 1						1st	384
2015	Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team	Mercedes F1 W06 Hybrid	Mercedes-Benz PU106B Hybrid 1.6 V6 t	AUS 1	MAL 2	CHN 1	BHR 1	ESP 2	MON 3	CAN 1	AUT 2	GBR 1	HUN 6	BEL 1	ITA 1	SIN Ret	JPN 1	RUS 1	USA 1	MEX 2	BRA 2	ABU 2						1st	381
2016	Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team	Mercedes F1 W07 Hybrid	Mercedes-Benz PU106C Hybrid 1.6 V6 t	AUS 2	BHR 3	CHN 7	RUS 2	ESP Ret	MON 1	CAN 1	EUR 5	AUT 1	GBR 1	HUN 1	GER 1	BEL 3	ITA 2	SIN 3	MAL Ret	JPN 3	USA 1	MEX 1	BRA 1	ABU 1				2nd	380
2017	Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport	Mercedes-AMG F1 W08	Mercedes-AMG M08 EQ Power+ 1.6 V6 t	AUS 2	CHN 1	BHR 2	RUS 4	ESP 1	MON 7	CAN 1	AZE 5	AUT 4	GBR 1	HUN 4	BEL 1	ITA 1	SIN 1	MAL 2	JPN 1	USA 1	MEX 9	BRA 4	ABU 2					1st	363
2018	Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport	Mercedes-AMG F1 W09	Mercedes-AMG M09 EQ Power+ 1.6 V6 t	AUS 2	BHR 3	CHN 4	AZE 1	ESP 1	MON 3	CAN 5	FRA 1	AUT Ret	GBR 2	GER 1	HUN 1	BEL 2	ITA 1	SIN 1	RUS 1	JPN 1	USA 3	MEX 4	BRA 1	ABU 1				1st	408
2019	Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport	Mercedes-AMG F1 W10	Mercedes-AMG M10 EQ Power+ 1.6 V6 t	AUS 2	BHR 1	CHN 1	AZE 2	ESP 1	MON 1	CAN 1	FRA 1	AUT 5	GBR 1	GER 9	HUN 1	BEL 2	ITA 3	SIN 4	RUS 1	JPN 3	MEX 1	USA 2	BRA 7	ABU 1				1st	413
2020	Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team	Mercedes-AMG F1 W11	Mercedes-AMG M11 EQ Performance 1.6 V6 t	AUT 4	STY 1	HUN 1	GBR 1	70A 2	ESP 1	BEL 1	ITA 7	TUS 1	RUS 3	EIF 1	POR 1	EMI 1	TUR 1	BHR 1	SKH	ABU 3								1st	347
2021	Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team	Mercedes-AMG F1 W12	Mercedes-AMG M12 E Performance 1.6 V6 t	BHR 1	EMI 2	POR 1	ESP 1	MON 7	AZE 15	FRA 2	STY 2	AUT 4	GBR 12	HUN 2	BEL 3‡	NED 2	ITA Ret	RUS 1	TUR 5	USA 2	MXC 2	SAP 1	QAT 1	SAU 1	ABU 2			2nd	387.5
2022	Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team	Mercedes-AMG F1 W13	Mercedes-AMG M13 E Performance 1.6 V6 t	BHR 3	SAU 10	AUS 4	EMI 13	MIA 6	ESP 5	MON 8	AZE 4	CAN 3	GBR 3	AUT 38	FRA 2	HUN 2	BEL Ret	NED 4	ITA 5	SIN 9	JPN 5	USA 2	MXC 2	SAP 23	ABU 18†			6th	240
2023	Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team	Mercedes-AMG F1 W14	Mercedes-AMG M14 E Performance 1.6 V6 t	BHR 5	SAU 5	AUS 2	AZE 67	MIA 6	MON 4	ESP 2	CAN 3	AUT 8	GBR 3	HUN 4	BEL 47	NED 6	ITA 6	SIN 3	JPN 5	QAT Ret5	USA DSQ2	MXC 2	SAP 87	LVG 7	ABU 9			3rd	234
2024	Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team	Mercedes-AMG F1 W15	Mercedes-AMG M15 E Performance 1.6 V6 t	BHR 7	SAU 9	AUS Ret	JPN 9	CHN 92	MIA 6	EMI 6	MON 7	CAN 4	ESP 3	AUT 46	GBR 1	HUN 3	BEL 1	NED 8	ITA 5	AZE 9	SIN 6	USA Ret6	MXC 4	SAP 10	LVG 2	QAT 126	ABU 4	7th	223
2025	Scuderia Ferrari HP	Ferrari SF-25	Ferrari 066/15 1.6 V6 t	AUS 10	CHN DSQ1	JPN 7	BHR 5	SAU 7	MIA 83	EMI 4	MON 5	ESP 6	CAN 6	AUT 4	GBR 4	BEL 7	HUN 12	NED Ret	ITA 6	AZE 8	SIN 8	USA 44	MXC 8	SAP Ret7	LVG 8	QAT 12	ABU 8	6th	156
2026	Scuderia Ferrari HP	Ferrari SF-26	Ferrari 067/6 1.6 V6 t	AUS 4	CHN 33	JPN	MIA	CAN	MON	BCN	AUT	GBR	BEL	HUN	NED	ITA	ESP	AZE	SIN	USA	MXC	SAP	LVG	QAT	ABU			4th*	33*
Sources:

Did not finish, but was classified as he had completed more than 90% of the race distance.
Half points awarded as less than 75% of race distance was completed.
* Season still in progress.

Formula One Records

Lewis Hamilton made his debut at the 2007 Australian Grand Prix. He became the first black driver to compete in Formula One. He holds many records in Formula One. These include the most race wins (105), pole positions (104), and podium finishes (202). He also has the most championship points (&&&&&&&&&&&&4893.5000004,893.5). When he won the 2008 World Drivers' Championship, he was the youngest driver to win the title at 23 years and 301 days old. Lewis won his seventh title in 2020. This tied the all-time record set by Michael Schumacher.

See also

In Spanish: Lewis Hamilton para niños