Lewis Hamilton is a British racing driver who races in Formula 1. He currently drives for the Mercedes team and has won seven World Championship titles.
Sir Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton is one of the most successful Formula 1 driver of all time. He began his career in the highest category of motorsport in 2007, joining the McLaren team alongside the then-World Champion Fernando Alonso.
He made a name for himself very quickly and was even a title contender in his first year and won his first World Championship the following year in a nail-biting title decider in the final Grand Prix of the year.
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After a few years of coming close to another title, Hamilton made the jump from McLaren to Mercedes, replacing Michael Schumacher in 2013. He’s since gone on to equal the German’s record of seven World Championship titles and could well surpass it in the coming years.
Age
Lewis Hamilton was born on 7th January 1985 and is aged 36 as of 2021. He was born to Anthony Hamilton and Carmen Larbalestier in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom.
Career
Lewis Hamilton began racing remote control cars and quickly excelled at it. Following that, he progressed into go-karts and then single-seater racing through Formula Renault, Formula Three, and then GP2.
Hamilton made the jump to Formula 1 in 2007. Unlike many rookie drivers, who start out at smaller teams and work their way up the ladder, Hamilton began his F1 career in a title-contending car, earned a podium position in his debut Grand Prix, and won his first race halfway into the season.
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In 2008, Hamilton became the youngest-ever Formula 1 World Champion after overtaking Timo Glock in the final corner to get the additional points he needed.
Rule changes meant that McLaren’s 2009 car wasn’t as competitive the following year, and Hamilton would spend the next few seasons struggling with a car that wasn’t as good as some of his rivals.
Since 2014, Hamilton has won all but one of the driver’s titles, the other going to his teammate Nico Rosberg in 2016.
However, his run may come to an end in 2021 as the young Dutch driver, Max Verstappen, is providing a strong challenge. This has made for exciting racing so far in this season and helped to improve viewing figures for the sport. Betting on F1 is also up as more people look to get in on the action, with many also using free bet promotions to get more value from their wagers.
Personal Life
Lewis Hamilton is a high-profile sportsman, creating a lot of interest in the string of relationships he has had with other celebrities, including ones with the singer Nicole Scherzinger, the glamour model Danielle Lloyd, and the social media personality Sofia Richie. There have also been rumors and suggestions that he’s dated Rhianna, Winnie Harlow, and Rita Ora, though there’s a chance that they may just be friends.
In more recent years, Hamilton has become an environmental activist and has been very vocal about becoming vegan. He’s set up his own team in the Extreme E series, which uses electrical vehicles in off-road races.
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Hamilton was given a knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II in December 2020 as part of the 2021 New Year Honours. This means he is now known as Sir Lewis Hamilton, though his title doesn’t usually appear in F1 timing data or race reports.
Net Worth
Lewis Hamilton’s net worth is believed to be around £260 million ($357 million). The majority of his wealth is generated by his salary as a race driver. His contract with Mercedes is reportedly worth around $62 million, with a base salary of $55 million and bonuses for on-track success.
This makes him one of the highest-paid Formula 1 drivers of all time and one of the highest-earning athletes in the world. According to Forbes, Hamilton earned $82 million in 2021, putting him ahead of the NBA’s Kevin Durant and the NFL’s Tom Brady.
