Lovable Records of Lewis Hamilton - That You’ll Love to Know!
As Michael Schumacher said, "Records are made to be broken" and if you want a shining example of that, you don't need to look no further than Lewis Hamilton(Britain) in Formula One(F1). When Schumacher retired for the first time in 2006, he had the ineffaceable”91” Grand Prix Championships next to his name. The closest rival is Frenchman Alain Prost, who won the 51-Grand prize. At that time, no one could think that anyone would be able to touch the feat of Germany". But in 2007, Hamilton made his first name on the Formula One (F1) track, and Hamilton now not only is the youngest Formula One World Champion in history. In addition to his numerous records, Hamilton is statistically considered the most successful driver in Formula 1 (F1) history and was listed as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in the 2000 edition of 'Time'. Hamilton is the only and first British Formula One (F1) driver ever to be awarded the "Knight". Anyway, if you would like to know more about the records and Stats of "Sir Lewis Hamilton then you are welcome to on board. Keep reading;
How many Formula 1 world championships has Lewis Hamilton won?
Lewis Hamilton won seven (7) Formula 1 world championships in 2008, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 and he is the most-winner Jointly with Michael Schumacher (Germany) in this competition. His dominance in this sport has been remarkably, consistent, highlighting his exceptional driving skills and determination in the sport. Hamilton secured his first championship in 2008 with McLaren and went on to claim six more titles with Mercedes between 2014 and 2020. Throughout his career, Hamilton has broken numerous records, becoming one of the most successful drivers in Formula 1 history as well. Rightly, so, his achievements have solidified his status as a true legend in the sports arena.
When does Lewis Hamilton win the first F1 world championship?
In 2008, Lewis Hamilton won the first Formula One World Championship, which was the 62nd Season of Formula 1 motor racing, The championship was contested over eighteen races commencing in Australia on 16 March and ending in Brazil on 2 November 2008. Along with numerous records, he became the youngest-ever (23 years, 10 months, and 26 days) to win the title, and he became the first British champion since Damon Hill (1996). This historic achievement marked the beginning of an illustrious career for Hamilton, who would go on to become one of the most successful drivers in Formula 1 history.
How many F1 titles has Lewis Hamilton won?
Having 103 wins, Lewis Hamilton (UK) is the most Formula One (F1) title winner of all time, while Michael Schumacher (Germany) the previous record holder is second with 91 wins, and Sebastian Vettel (Germany) is third with 53 victories. He achieved all his 103 Grand Prix wins in cars mostly powered by Mercedes. His 21 victories came from racing for McLaren, whereas his 82 victories came from racing Mercedes. On the Other hand, he has been most successful in the Hungarian Grand Prix and in the British Grand Prix having won the title eight times in his career. Furthermore, he holds the record for winning the most different Grand Prix, and he shared the record jointly with Michael Schumacher for the most consecutive season wins, with at least one victory.
What is the career point of Lewis Hamilton in F1?
Since his debut in 2007, Hamilton has achieved remarkable success in Formula 1, and he has amassed an impressive number of career points, a record 4461.5, making him the all-time highest-scoring driver in Formula 1 history. Along with numerous records, he scored the most points in a debut season (109) in the 2007 season, where he also scored the most points (387.50 in a season without winning a World Championship in Grand Prix history in the 2021 season. Furthermore, he scored the most races finished in points (273) a record he has been holding since the 2020 Tuscan Grand Prix, in Italy. Thus, his incredible achievements have cemented his status as one of the greatest drivers in the history of the Grand Prix.
What is the pole position of Lewis Hamilton?
Hamilton holds the record for the most Pole positions (103) in Formula 1 history, and his remarkable feat surpassed the previous record set by Michael Schumacher (Germany). Along with numerous records, he achieved the most Pole position in his debut season (2007) was 6, where his Pole position at the most different Grand Prix was 30, a record that he has held since 2017(Azerbaijan Grand Prix). Furthermore, his Pole position at the most different circuits is 32 a record he is holding since 2018(French Grand Prix), on the other hand, his most consecutive season with a Pole position is 13, from 2007-2021.
What is the podium finishes record of Lewis Hamilton?
Hamilton holds the record for the most Podium finishes (192) in Formula 1, which he has been holding since the 2020 Spanish Grand Prix. Along with numerous records, his most Podium finishes with the same team was 143, a record that he has held since 2021(Bahrain Grand Prix), On the other hand, his most consecutive season with at least one Podium finish was 17, a record that he has been holding since 2022(Bahrain Grand Prix).
When was Lewis Hamilton inducted into the FIA Hall of Fame?
In 2017, Lewis Hamilton was inducted into the FIA Hall of Fame (The Fédération Internationale de Automobiles) where he won the FIA President Award in 2020, and the FIA Action of the Year award in 2022. On the other hand, won eight “The Auto Sports British Competition Driver of the Year” Awards in 2007, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2022 respectively. Furthermore, he won eight “The Auto Sport International Racing Driver Awards” in 2007, 2008, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020, and he won four "FIA Personality of the Year Awards “in 2014, 2018, 2020, and 2021. Besides that, he also won two “BBC Sports Personality of the Year” awards in 2014, and 2020, and in 2020, he was listed as one of the most influential people globally by Time Magazine.
After reaching the record of Schumacher's” - Lewis Hamilton Expressed:
After proving that Schumacher’s “91” was possible, the 35-year-old voiced disbelief, Ï I remember watching Formula One (F1) every Sunday with my brother. After the first part of the race, I went upstairs to play the racing game, where I was Schumacher. Schumacher was just incredible when I was 13-14 years old. How crazy to think about it now. Yeah, I dreamed of being in Formula One (F1). Nevertheless, it was not even in my wildest imagination to match Schumacher’s record wins, and it is hard to explain how it feels.”
When was Lewis Hamilton knighted?
In the 2021 New Year Honours list, Hamilton was knighted, and he became the fourth Formula 1 driver to receive the Knighthood for his exceptional contributions to the sport and his philanthropic endeavors. His philanthropic efforts focus on environmental sustainability, education, human rights, anti-racism, diversity, and supporting underprivileged communities in society. His knighthood solidifies his status as an inspirational figure and a role model, inspiring generations of aspiring athletes, and motorsports, and making a positive impact worldwide. Furthermore, in 208, he was awarded with “Member of the Order of the British Empire”.
What is the net worth of Lewis Hamilton?
Lewis Hamilton has a net worth of $285 million, and in a typical year, he makes $50 million, the majority of which comes from his Mercedes contract that pays $40 million per year. In 2015, he was ranked as the richest British Sportsperson having an estimated personal income of £88 million, whereas in 2018 he made a deal with Mercedes worth more than £40 million per year, making him the best-paid driver in the history of F1. On the other hand, he was the highest-paid Formula 1 driver from 2019 to 2021 and he was ranked as one of the world's highest-paid athletes by Forbes in the last decade and 2021. However, his most of wealth primarily comes from his racing career, including his salary as a driver, endorsements, and business ventures as well.
Finally, by reading this post you've known why Lewis Hamilton is a worldwide sports icon of the Grand Prix (F1) and synonymous with the name of one of the greatest racing drivers of all time. However, if you think that this post has missed out on any important points about Hamilton, please comment below with your thoughts. SportsOwls is for sports fans and is for global sports stories and sports stats. You can connect with the sports world with SportsOwls through our social media pages also: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. @sportsowls #sportsowls
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