Lewis Hamilton

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Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton is a British racing driver who races in Formula One for Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport. A five-time Formula One World Champion, he is often considered the best driver of his generation and widely regarded as one of the greatest drivers in the history of the sport. He won his first World Championship title with McLaren in 2008, then moved to Mercedes where he won back-to-back titles in 2014 and 2015 before winning back-to-back titles again in 2017 and 2018. Statistically the most successful British driver in the history of the sport, Hamilton has more World Championship titles (5) and more race victories (73) than any other British driver in Formula One. He also holds records for the all-time most career points (3,036), the most wins at different circuits (26), the all-time most pole positions (84) and the most grand slams in a season (3).

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Armando, the 'Lewis Hamilton of pigeons' sells for record €1.25m

Belgian bird Armando, who turns five this year, has retired from racing and is fathering chicks.
BBC News - Published 8 hours ago

Valtteri Bottas wins Australian GP after Lewis Hamilton overtake

Valtteri Bottas wins Australian Grand Prix and gains new bonus point after overtaking Lewis Hamilton at start.
BBC News - Published 2 days ago

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Valtteri Bottas And Lewis Hamilton Ignored Orders

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:46Published 1 day ago

Melbourne, drivers and fans get ready for new F1 season

The 2019 Formula One teams meet the fans in Melbourne before Sunday's season start

Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 01:12Published 5 days ago

Verstappen Talks About 2019 Title

According to the Thisisone.com, "Max Verstappen is not ready to declare himself a real challenger for the 2019 title. His boss at Red Bull, Dr Helmut Marko, has named the Dutchman alongside Lewis..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:46Published 1 week ago

Hamilton says consistency is key to successful season

Reigning Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton says his pursuit of a sixth title will require complete focus throughout every crucial moment of the season.

Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 00:43Published 3 weeks ago

Nico Rosberg has tipped former Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton to scoop a sixth Formula One world title this year - although he believes some subtle regulation changes could lead to a few surprises.

Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:57Published on February 18, 2019