Lewis Hamilton
British racing driver
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| 2025 | Appointed as co-chair of the Met Gala, expanding his influence beyond motorsports into fashion and cultural events. |
| 2025 | Hamilton joins Ferrari, fulfilling a childhood dream and marking an unexpected transfer in Formula One history, becoming the first time he does not drive for a Mercedes-powered team. |
| 2024 | Hamilton triggered an exit-clause in his Mercedes contract, deciding to leave the team at the end of the season after being associated with Mercedes since the age of 13. |
| 2024 | Named ESPN's Greatest British Athlete of the 21st Century, a significant recognition of his overall sporting achievements. |
| 2024 | Hamilton secures his ninth victory at a single Grand Prix, breaking the record for most wins at the same event and becoming the first driver to win beyond their 300th start. |
| 2024 | Hamilton ends his final season with Mercedes in a career-lowest seventh place in the championship, 22 points behind teammate George Russell. |
| 2024 | Hamilton secures his 200th podium finish in Hungary, marking a significant milestone in his career. |
| 2024 | Hamilton signed a two-year contract extension with Mercedes worth over £40 million per year. |
| 2024 | Signed for Ferrari, contracted to remain with the team until at least the end of the 2026 season. |
| 2024 | Signed with Ferrari, contracted to remain with the team until at least the end of the season |
| 2024 | Hamilton secured his 200th podium finish at the Hungarian Grand Prix, further solidifying his legacy in the sport. |
| July 2024 | Won the Belgian Grand Prix, marking 17 years and 48 days between his first and last race wins. |
| July 2024 | Became the oldest F1 race winner of the 21st century at age 39 years and 203 days at the British Grand Prix. |
| July 2024 | Set a record for the longest F1 career for a British driver at 17 years, 11 months and 29 days. |
| June 2024 | Achieved record of most wins at the British Grand Prix (9 wins: 2008, 2014–2017, 2019–2021, 2024) |
| 2023 | Hamilton wins his twelfth and final victory with Mercedes, taking his record-breaking ninth victory of that type. |
| 2023 | Hamilton endured another winless season in 2023 but achieved several podium finishes and took pole position at the Hungaroring, his first since 2021. |
| 2023 | Hamilton signed a two-year contract extension with Mercedes, reportedly worth over £40 million, amidst ongoing uncertainties regarding the team's competitiveness. |
| 2022 | Granted Honorary Citizenship of Brazil, recognizing his international impact and popularity. |
| 2022 | Hamilton did not secure any race wins or pole positions during the 2022 season, marking a significant first in his Formula One career. |
| 2022 | Throughout the 2022 season, Hamilton faced challenges with the Mercedes W13 car, which suffered from porpoising, leading him to describe it as 'undrivable'. |
| 2021 | Hamilton achieves his 100th pole position at the Spanish Grand Prix and his 100th race win at the Russian Grand Prix, becoming the first driver to achieve either feat. |
| 2021 | Hamilton extended his contract with Mercedes for two additional years, reportedly worth £40 million per year. |
| 2021 | Hamilton produced an acclaimed recovery drive at the Brazilian Grand Prix, eliminating a 19-point deficit to Verstappen, entering the season finale level on points. |
| 2021 | Hamilton became the first driver to surpass 100 race wins and pole positions, finishing runner-up to Max Verstappen. |
| 2021 | Hamilton secured his 100th race win at the Russian Grand Prix, making him the first driver to achieve this feat. |
| 2021 | Hamilton achieved his 100th pole position at the Spanish Grand Prix, becoming the first driver to reach this milestone. |
| 2021 | Hamilton was knighted in the New Year Honours of 2021. |
| 2021 | Hamilton became the first driver to surpass 100 race wins and pole positions in Formula One. |
| December 12 2021 | Controversially loses the World Drivers' Championship to Max Verstappen in a highly dramatic season finale in Abu Dhabi. |
| June 9 2021 | Became an honorary citizen of Brazil. |
| 2020 | Wins his 6th championship with Mercedes, setting the record for most championships with one team. |
| 2020 | Won multiple prestigious awards including Laureus World Sportsman of the Year, L'Équipe Champion of Champions, and FIA President Award, showcasing his exceptional performance and global recognition. |
| 2020 | Hamilton missed a race for the first time since his 2007 debut after contracting COVID-19. |
| 2020 | Hamilton achieved his 92nd career win at the 2020 Portuguese Grand Prix, breaking the record for all-time most wins in Formula One. |
| 2020 | Hamilton missed the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix after contracting COVID-19, marking his first race absence since his debut in 2007. |
| 2020 | Lewis Hamilton clinched his fourth consecutive Formula One World Championship title, adding to his record-breaking achievements. |
| 2020 | Hamilton became the first driver to surpass 100 race wins and pole positions in Formula One. |
| December 2020 | Knighted in the New Year Honours for services to motorsports. |
| September 2020 | Equaled Michael Schumacher's record of 7 World Championships at the Turkish Grand Prix. |
| 2019 | Won his sixth World Drivers' Championship, equaling Michael Schumacher's championship record |
| 2019 | Became an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, highlighting his technical expertise and contributions beyond racing. |
| 2019 | Lewis Hamilton achieved his third consecutive Formula One World Championship title, further solidifying his status as a leading driver. |
| 2018 | Won his fifth Formula One World Drivers' Championship with Mercedes. |
| 2018 | Lewis Hamilton secured his second consecutive Formula One World Championship title, continuing his dominance in the sport. |
| July 2018 | Began a record 48 consecutive points finishes, starting from the British Grand Prix. |
| July 2018 | Achieved record for most pole positions at different Grands Prix (30). |
| 2017 | Achieves a season where he finishes with points in every race and sets several pole position and win records. |
| 2017 | Won his fourth World Drivers' Championship, tying Sebastian Vettel's record at the time |
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