Formula 1 · United Kingdom · 1985–
Lewis Hamilton Life & Career Timeline
Seven world titles, record victories and a new chapter in Ferrari red.
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From karting and a historic rookie season to a record-equalling seven championships and victory with Ferrari.
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Born in Stevenage
Lewis Hamilton developed an early passion for racing.
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Source: www.formula1.comBegins kart racing
At eight, Hamilton began the karting career that led toward Formula 1.
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Source: www.formula1.comJoins McLaren’s development programme
McLaren and Mercedes backed the thirteen-year-old prospect.
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Source: www.formula1.comGP2 champion
Hamilton won the GP2 title in his first season.
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Source: www.formula1.comFormula 1 debut podium
He finished third on debut for McLaren.
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Source: www.formula1.comFirst Grand Prix victory
Hamilton won in only his sixth Formula 1 start.
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Source: www.formula1.comYoungest world champion
A last-lap pass secured the title by one point.
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Source: www.formula1.comMoves to Mercedes
Hamilton began the partnership that would dominate the hybrid era.
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Source: www.formula1.comSecond world championship
Victory completed his first Mercedes title.
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Source: www.formula1.comThird world championship
Hamilton matched boyhood hero Ayrton Senna’s title total.
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Source: www.formula1.comFourth world championship
A fourth title made him Britain’s most successful champion.
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Source: www.formula1.comFifth world championship
Hamilton matched Juan Manuel Fangio’s five titles.
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Source: www.formula1.comSixth world championship
He moved within one title of Michael Schumacher.
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Source: www.formula1.comMatches 91 race victories
Victory equalled Schumacher’s wins record.
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Source: www.formula1.comSeven-time world champion
Hamilton matched the all-time championship record.
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Source: www.formula1.comOne hundred Grand Prix wins
He became the first driver to reach 100 victories.
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Source: www.formula1.comFerrari Grand Prix debut
Hamilton began a new chapter with Scuderia Ferrari.
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Source: www.formula1.comFirst Ferrari Grand Prix victory
Hamilton claimed his 106th victory and first Sunday win for Ferrari.
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