Biography
Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton (born 7 January 1985) is a British professional racing driver. He currently competes in the top class of single-seater racing known as Formula One.
Won World Driving Championship shared this record seven times with legend Michael Schumacher.
Furthermore, Lewis Hamilton has established himself as an unparalleled driver in Formula 1 history, amassing an impressive 103 wins, 104 pole positions and 195 podium finishes.
British racing driver
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| Full name: | Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton |
| Stage name: | Lewis Hamilton |
| Born: | January 7, 1985 (age 39) |
| Place of birth: | Stevenage, United Kingdom |
| Nationality: | Older brother |
| Education: | John Henry Newman School |
| Height: | 1.74 minutes |
| Parents: | Carmen Larbalestier and Anthony Hamilton |
| Siblings: | Nicolas Hamilton, Nicola Lockhart, Samantha Lockhart |
| Couple: | Unmarried |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Juliana Nalú (2023), Camila Kendra (2022), Florence Mueller (2020), Cindy Kimberly (2019), Mihlali Ndamase (2019), Winnie Harlow (2017), Kendall Jenner (2015-2016), Janelle Monáe (2015), Nicole Scherzinger (2008-2015), Vivian Burkhardt (2008), Sarah Ojjeh (2007), Lotta Näkyvä (2006), Jodia Ma (2003-2007), Danielle Lloyd (2002), Elizabeth Lindley, Zahra Elise (2019), Nicki Minaj (2018), Justine Skye (2017), Rita Ora (2016-2017), Rihanna (2015), Cimre Mirel, Shakira (2023), Lori Harvey (2019), Barbara Palvin (2016), Petra Nemcova (2016), Viki Odintcova (2016) |
| The children: | Do not have |
| Job: | racing driver |
| Net worth: | $285 million |
Early life and education
Lewis Hamilton was born in Stevenage, England, on January 7, 1985, into a mixed-race family. His father, Anthony Hamilton, is from Grenada, and his mother, Carmen Larbalestier, is white British. Lewis’s parents divorced when he was two years old, and he lived with his mother until he was ten.
He moved in with his father, stepmother and half-brother. Lewis Hamilton had three siblings named Nicolas Hamilton, Nicola Lockhart and Samantha Lockhart during his childhood.
Lewis Hamilton was educated at John Henry Newman Schoola voluntary aided Catholic secondary school in Stevenage, England.
Career
Lewis Hamilton’s racing journey began in 1993 when he tried his hand at karting. Showing exceptional talent and determination, he quickly rose through the ranks and won the British Karting Championship in 1996.
Further into his career, Hamilton moved into racing in 2001, where he entered the highly competitive British Formula Renault Winter Series. Despite stiff competition, he managed to finish a commendable fifth in the overall standings.
The following year saw Hamilton’s continued dedication and perseverance as he entered the Formula Renault UK championship and eventually finished fifth overall.
Lewis Hamilton’s career took a significant turn in 2005 when he entered the Formula Three Euroseries and became champion. That same year, he also won the prestigious Masters of Formula 3 race. In 2006, he ventured into the GP2 Series and won another championship title.
In 2007, Hamilton made his Formula 1 debut with McLaren. He made history by becoming the first black driver to finish second in the championship at the end of the season. He also won four more races that year after taking the lead at the Canadian Grand Prix.
In 2008, Lewis Hamilton won his first World Championship, making history as the first black driver to achieve this honor. He also won the title at the age of 23, making him the youngest driver ever. He has since won the championship six more times in the following years: 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.
Hamilton was unable to defend his World Drivers’ Championship title in 2021, as Max Verstappen beat him in a controversial final race of the season. However, Hamilton is still considered a leading contender for the 2023 title.
Awards & Nominations
- 103 Formula 1 wins (most in history)
- 104 pole positions in Formula 1 (most in history)
- 195 podium finishes in Formula 1 (most in history)
- FIA Action of the Year 2008, 2014, 2020
- BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2020
- Laureus World Sportsman of the Year 2020
- United Nations Environment Programme Ambassador 2022
- Knight Bachelor 2021
Social media
- Instagram name: Lewis Hamilton (@lewishamilton)
- Twitter Username: Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton)
- Facebook: Lewis Hamilton
Personal life
Lewis Hamilton, 39, is not in any romantic relationship and is currently single, without a wife.
Lewis Hamilton’s romantic history includes relationships with Juliana Nalú in 2023, Camila Kendra in 2022, Florence Mueller in 2020, Cindy Kimberly in 2019, Mihlali Ndamase in 2019, Winnie Harlow in 2017, Kendall Jenner from 2015 to 2016, Janelle Monáe in 2015, Nicole Scherzinger from 2008 to 2015, Vivian Burkhardt in 2008, Sarah Ojjeh in 2007, Lotta Näkyvä in 2006, Jodia Ma from 2003 to 2007, Danielle Lloyd in 2002, and Elizabeth Lindley.
Hamilton has also dated Zahra Elise in 2019, Nicki Minaj in 2018, Justine Skye in 2017, Rita Ora from 2016 to 2017, Rihanna in 2015, and Cimre Mirel.
Furthermore, there were also rumors of links between Lewis Hamilton and Shakira in 2023, Lori Harvey in 2019, Barbara Palvin in 2016, Petra Nemcova in 2016, and Viki Odintcova in 2016.
Outside of his personal life, Hamilton maintains close friendships with other Formula 1 drivers such as Lando Norris and George Russell.
Additionally, Lewis Hamilton has collaborated with celebrities including Rita Ora, Rihanna, Vivian Burkhardt, Danielle Lloyd, Nicki Minaj, Barbara Palvin and Lotta Hintsa. Despite his busy life and successful career, Hamilton currently has no children.
Net worth
Lewis Hamilton has amassed an impressive net worth of around $285 million.
Notably, he holds the prestigious title of being the highest-paid Formula 1 driver ever and his staggering earnings come from various sources such as salary, huge bonuses and lucrative endorsement deals. He receives a salary of $35 million (2023).
