Bio

Lewis Hamilton is a British racing driver who has consistently been one of the top competitors in the highly competitive world of Formula 1. He currently races for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, and has won a record-tying seven World Championships during his career.

He was born on January 7, 1985 in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England. Lewis Hamilton began his racing career at a young age, competing in go-karting events from the age of eight. He quickly rose through the ranks of motorsport, competing in various junior categories and winning numerous championships along the way.

In 2000, Hamilton won the European Karting Championship with maximum points. He then moved on to compete in the Formula Renault and Formula 3 championships, winning the Euro Series title in 2005 and the GP2 Series title in 2006 in his first attempt.

These successes caught the attention of Formula 1 teams, and in 2007 Hamilton was signed by the McLaren team to make his debut in the sport. He made an immediate impact in his rookie season, finishing on the podium in his first nine races and ultimately finishing as the runner-up in the World Championship.

Hamilton went on to win his first Formula 1 World Championship in 2008, becoming the then-youngest driver to win the title. Since then, he has consistently been one of the top drivers in the sport, winning multiple World Championships and consistently finishing on the podium. He currently is a seven-time World Champion, tying the record set by Michael Schumacher.

Throughout his time in Formula 1, Hamilton has competed against some of the sport's all-time greats, including fellow multiple-time World Champions such as Michael Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel, and Fernando Alonso. He has also faced off against other top drivers such as Kimi Räikkönen, Nico Rosberg, and Max Verstappen.

In addition to his on-track success, Hamilton is also known for his off-track philanthropy and activism, particularly in the areas of climate change and diversity in motorsport.