Lewis is a British racing driver currently competing in F1 for Ferrari. Statistically, the most successful driver in the history of the sport, Hamilton holds the record for the most wins and pole positions. After a historic twelve-year tenure with Mercedes, he made the monumental move to Ferrari in 2025, continuing his pursuit of an unprecedented eighth world title alongside Charles Leclerc.
Personal Profile
| Category | Details |
| Full Name | Sir Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton |
| Date of Birth | January 7, 1985 |
| Place of Birth | Stevenage, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Height | 174 cm (5′ 8.5″) |
| Current Team | Scuderia Ferrari |
| Race Number | 44 |
| Hobbies | Fashion, Music Production, Skydiving, Surfing |
Formula One Career Statistics (as of March 2026)
Hamilton’s move to Ferrari had a difficult beginning, but in 2026, he is looking to rejuvenate his career and extend it while adapting to life in Maranello.
| Statistic | Value |
| World Championships | 7 (2008, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020) |
| Grand Prix Starts | 382 |
| Grand Prix Wins | 105 |
| Podiums | 203 |
| Pole Positions | 104 |
| Fastest Laps | 68 |
| Career Points | 5,051.5 |
| Maiden Win | 2007 Canadian Grand Prix |
Previous Season Summary (2025)
Hamilton’s debut season with Ferrari in 2025 was a year of transition. While he struggled to match the pace of the front-running McLarens, his experience was vital in helping develop the SF-26, their car for the 2026 season.
| Key Metric | 2025 Season Total |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Pole Positions | 0 |
| Fastest Laps | 0 |
| Total Points | 156 |
| Final Standing | 6th |
Career Milestones
- 2007: Becomes the first Black driver in F1; finishes on the podium in his first 9 races.
- 2008: Wins his first World Championship with McLaren in a dramatic last-lap finish in Brazil.
- 2013: Moves to Mercedes, a decision widely criticized at the time but proved to be masterstroke.
- 2020: Equals Michael Schumacher’s record of seven World Championships at the Turkish Grand Prix.
- 2021: Becomes the first driver to reach 100 pole positions and 100 race wins.
- 2024: Ends a two-year winless streak with an emotional victory at his home race, the British Grand Prix.
- 2025: Debuts for Scuderia Ferrari, marking one of the biggest driver transfers in sports history.
- 2026: Claims his first podium for Ferrari at the Chinese Grand Prix, silencing critics regarding his age and form.
Fun Fact: Lewis was knighted in the 2021 New Year Honours list for services to motorsports, making him Sir Lewis Hamilton. He also produces music under the pseudonym “XNDA.”
