Lewis Hamilton
British · born Jan 7, 1985 · F1 career 2007–2026
44
Starts
399
Wins
106
Podiums
209
Poles
105
Points
5188
Championships
7
Profile
Lewis Hamilton is statistically the most successful driver in Formula One history: seven world titles, more than a hundred wins and poles, and a cultural reach beyond the sport. His 2025 move to Ferrari paired F1's most iconic driver with its most iconic team.
Driving style
Sublime braking control and adaptability; famous for managing tires while maintaining race-winning pace, and for finding grip in the wet others cannot.
Defining rivalries
Nico Rosberg · Max Verstappen · Fernando Alonso
Career highlights
- Seven world championships (2008, 2014–2020, tied record)
- All-time leader in wins and pole positions
- Won a Grand Prix in every season from 2007 to 2024
Interesting facts
- Started karting after his father worked multiple jobs to fund it.
- Founded Mission 44 to improve diversity in motorsport and STEM.
- His bulldog Roscoe became a paddock celebrity in his own right.