Lewis Hamilton

British racing driver, six-time Formula One World Champion

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Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton is a British racing driver who races in Formula One for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team. A six-time Formula One World Champion, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest drivers in the history of the sport, and considered by some to be the greatest of all time. He won his first World Drivers' Championship with McLaren in 2008, before moving to Mercedes in 2013, with whom he has won a further five titles. One of the most successful drivers in the history of the sport, Hamilton's six World Championship titles is the second-most of all time, as is his tally of 87 race victories and 154 podium finishes. He currently holds the records for the all-time most career points (3519), the all-time most pole positions (91), the most grand slams in a season (3) and the most points in a season (413).

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F1 preview: A lap of the British Grand Prix Facts and figures ahead of the British Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton looks towin xxxxxx The world champion has more race wins than anyone at Silverstone,and it would be difficult to see anyone stopping.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 02:08Published 1 week ago

Lewis Hamilton eases to eighth Hungarian Grand Prix victory Lewis Hamilton delivered a crushing performance to win the Hungarian Grand Prix and move to the summit of the world championship.Hamilton dominated from start to finish to match Michael Schumacher’s.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:10Published 2 weeks ago

Hamilton on pole for Hungarian Grand Prix as Mercedes domination continues Lewis Hamilton set a new track record as he roared to his 90th Formula One career pole for Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix.The six-time world champion pulled out another of his magical laps to see off.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:00Published 3 weeks ago

F1 preview: A lap of the Hungarian Grand Prix Facts and figures ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton looks to build on his first win of the season.Mercedes recorded two wins from two races in Austria and look set to dominate the.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:56Published 3 weeks ago

F1 preview: A lap of the Styrian Grand Prix Facts and figures ahead of the Styrian Grand Prix as the Red Bull Ring hosts its second race in a row.Valteri Bottas won the season's opener, with champion Lewis Hamilton failing to get on the podium. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:50Published on July 8, 2020

Lewis Hamilton Said Bernie Ecclestone's Comments On Race Were 'Disappointing' Lewis Hamilton said it was “sad” and “disappointing” to see the comments of the former head of Formula 1, Bernie Ecclestone. Ecclestone said “in lots of cases, Black people are more racist.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published on June 28, 2020

Lewis Hamilton devastated by death of dog Coco Lewis Hamilton has been left devastated by the sudden death of his beloved Coco after the six-year-old bulldog suffered a heart attack at home. Credit: Bang Media World Duration: 01:03Published on June 19, 2020

Lewis Hamilton didn't know about his dyslexia until his late teens Lewis Hamilton didn't realise he was dyslexic until he was 17. Credit: Bang Media World Duration: 01:02Published on June 17, 2020

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Lewis Hamilton: FIA boss Jean Todt hails world champion's anti-racism stance FIA president Jean Todt supports Lewis Hamilton's efforts in promoting anti-racism. BBC News - Published 3 days ago
Lewis Hamilton wins British GP after puncture on last lap Lewis Hamilton wins seventh career British Grand Prix with shredded tyre after getting puncture on final lap. BBC News - Published 4 days ago
Hamilton's brilliance and another race for Hulkenberg: British GP all you need to know Lewis Hamilton's perfect pole can't prevent him missing the fans, as Nico Hulkenberg is set to drive a second race. BBC News - Published 5 days ago

British GP: Lewis Hamilton's brilliance and another race for Nico Hulkenberg Lewis Hamilton's perfect pole can't prevent him missing the fans, as Nico Hulkenberg is set to drive a second race. BBC News - Published 5 days ago
Lewis Hamilton on pole position for British Grand Prix Lewis Hamilton sets the fastest ever lap around Silverstone to beat Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas to pole position at the British Grand Prix. BBC News - Published 5 days ago
Red Bull's Verstappen fastest in first practice at British GP Red Bull's Max Verstappen heads Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton in first practice at the British Grand Prix. BBC News - Published 6 days ago

Hamilton to race in F1 for 'at least another three years' Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton says he intends to be in Formula 1 for “at least another three years”. BBC News - Published 1 week ago
Hamilton 'clarifies' view on coronavirus vaccine post Lewis Hamilton clarifies his thoughts after sharing a video on social media that accused Microsoft founder Bill Gates of lying about a coronavirus vaccine. BBC News - Published 1 week ago
Lewis Hamilton criticises drivers and F1 for lack of anti-racism support at Hungarian GP Lewis Hamilton criticises his fellow drivers and Formula 1 for not doing enough to combat racism. BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago
Hamilton wins Hungary Grand Prix for eighth time Lewis Hamilton wins Hungarian Grand Prix for the eighth time with Max Verstappen second following pre-race crash. BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago

Lewis Hamilton wins in Hungary with Max Verstappen second after crash Lewis Hamilton wins Hungarian Grand Prix for the eighth time with Max Verstappen second following pre-race crash. BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago
Lewis Hamilton on Hungarian Grand Prix pole position Lewis Hamilton beats team-mate Valtteri Bottas to lead a Mercedes one-two in qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix. BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago
Hamilton fastest in Hungarian GP first practice Lewis Hamilton heads team-mate Valtteri Bottas to a Mercedes one-two in first practice at the Hungarian Grand Prix. BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago	Lewis Hamilton urges Formula 1 to do more to promote equality Lewis Hamilton says he expects to be fighting racism all his life and urged Formula 1 to do more to promote the sport's message of equality. BBC News - Published on July 12, 2020
Lewis Hamilton takes dominant Styrian Grand Prix win after Ferraris collide Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton cruised to a comfortable victory in the Styrian Grand Prix, after the Ferraris collide on the first lap. BBC News - Published on July 12, 2020	Dominant Hamilton wins Styrian GP after Ferraris crash into each other Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton cruised to a comfortable victory in the Styrian Grand Prix, after the Ferraris collide on the first lap. BBC News - Published on July 12, 2020
Hamilton at his breathtaking best for Styrian GP pole Lewis Hamilton was at his formidable, remarkable, breathtaking best on his way to pole position at the Styrian Grand Prix. BBC News - Published on July 11, 2020	Styrian GP all you need to know: Hamilton pole 'not of this world’ Lewis Hamilton was at his formidable, remarkable, breathtaking best on his way to pole position at the Styrian Grand Prix. BBC News - Published on July 11, 2020
Lewis Hamilton takes Styrian GP pole position in heavy rain Lewis Hamilton is in scintillating form as he takes a stunning pole position in treacherous wet conditions at the Styrian Grand Prix. BBC News - Published on July 11, 2020	Lewis Hamilton focused on retaining world title and fighting racism Lewis Hamilton says his focus is on both winning the world championship and fighting racism this year. BBC News - Published on July 9, 2020
Taking a knee highlights 'bigger issue' of fight against racism - Hamilton Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton says whether Formula 1 drivers take the knee is a minor issue in the context of the fight against racism across the world. BBC News - Published on July 5, 2020	Message highlights 'bigger issue' - Hamilton Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton says whether Formula 1 drivers take the knee is a minor issue in the context of the fight against racism across the world. BBC News - Published on July 5, 2020
Lewis Hamilton penalised for collision as Valtteri Bottas wins in Austrian GP Valtteri Bottas survives reliability worries to win an incident-packed Austrian Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton takes fourth after a penalty. BBC News - Published on July 5, 2020	Drivers' reluctance to 'take a knee' shows 'lack of understanding' - Hamilton Lewis Hamilton believes some drivers' reluctance to take a knee before the Austrian Grand Prix is due to a lack of understanding of the issue of racism. BBC News - Published on July 4, 2020
Bottas beats Hamilton to pole as Ferrari make shocking return in Austria Valtteri Bottas beats Lewis Hamilton to pole position as Mercedes dominate qualifying at Austrian GP, while Ferrari have shocking day. BBC News - Published on July 4, 2020	Bottas beats Hamilton to Austria pole Valtteri Bottas beats Lewis Hamilton to pole position as Mercedes dominate qualifying at Austrian GP, while Ferrari have shocking day. BBC News - Published on July 4, 2020
Hamilton dominates Austrian GP practice as F1 returns Lewis Hamilton made a powerful statement of intent as the Formula 1 season finally got under way at the Austrian Grand Prix. BBC News - Published on July 3, 2020	Austrian Grand Prix: Formula 1 drivers to make anti-racism gesture, says Lewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton says he and his fellow drivers will make a gesture of support for anti-racism before the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday. BBC News - Published on July 2, 2020
Ecclestone comments on race ignorant and uneducated - Hamilton Lewis Hamilton says Bernie Ecclestone is "ignorant and uneducated" after the ex-Formula 1 boss made comments about racism. BBC News - Published on June 27, 2020	Lewis Hamilton says Bernie Ecclestone comments on race 'ignorant' Lewis Hamilton says Bernie Ecclestone is "ignorant and uneducated" after the ex-Formula 1 boss made comments about racism. BBC News - Published on June 27, 2020
Lewis Hamilton: F1 champion to set up commission to increase diversity in motorsport Lewis Hamilton announces plans to set up a commission in his name to increase diversity in motorsport. BBC News - Published on June 20, 2020	Lewis Hamilton will have faster car for start of Formula 1 season Lewis Hamilton will have a faster car for the first race of the delayed Formula 1 season as a result of a number of upgraded parts. BBC News - Published on June 19, 2020
Lewis Hamilton salutes 'positive steps' over racism Lewis Hamilton salutes the "positive steps" taken in the fight against racism as a result of the global protests of the past two weeks. BBC News - Published on June 10, 2020	Lewis Hamilton: 'Remove all racist symbols' Lewis Hamilton has urged countries around the world to remove "racist symbols" following the toppling of the statue of a slave trader in Bristol. BBC News - Published on June 8, 2020
'It is good that Lewis, as a sports superstar, speaks out' - Wolff backs Hamilton over Floyd views Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff backs Lewis Hamilton for speaking out on racism and diversity following the civil unrest in the USA. BBC News - Published on June 3, 2020	Hamilton 'overcome with rage' at US events following Floyd's death Lewis Hamilton says he is "completely overcome with rage" at events in the USA following George Floyd's death. BBC News - Published on June 2, 2020
Six-time F1 world champion Hamilton is Britain's wealthiest sports star Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton is named as Britain's wealthiest sports star on the 2020 Sunday Times Rich List. BBC News - Published on May 14, 2020	'I feel fresher and healthier' - Hamilton enjoying parts of F1 break Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton says he feels certain benefits from his enforced time away from Formula 1. BBC News - Published on May 9, 2020
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton 'enjoying' elements of coronavirus enforced break Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton says he feels certain benefits from his enforced time away from Formula 1. BBC News - Published on May 9, 2020	Lewis Hamilton 'not trying to move' away from Mercedes Lewis Hamilton says he is "not trying to move" away from his Mercedes team in this year's driver market. BBC News - Published on April 20, 2020
Lewis Hamilton: People ignoring social-distancing advice 'irresponsible' World champion Lewis Hamilton describes people ignoring advice on social distancing during the coronavirus crisis as "irresponsible and selfish". BBC News - Published on March 23, 2020

Lewis Hamilton

British racing driver, six-time Formula One World Champion

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