Discover the defining moments in the early life of Lewis Hamilton. From birth to education, explore key events.
Lewis Hamilton is a British Formula One racing driver currently competing for Ferrari. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest drivers in the history of the sport. Hamilton has achieved a joint-record seven World Drivers' Championship titles, tying with Michael Schumacher. He also holds numerous records, including the most wins (105), pole positions (104), and podium finishes (202). His career has been marked by exceptional skill, consistent performance, and significant influence on Formula One racing.
In 1982, Keke Rosberg, the father of Nico Rosberg, won the World Drivers' Championship.
In January 1985, Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton was born in Stevenage, Hertfordshire to Anthony Hamilton and Carmen Larbalestier.
In February 2001, Lewis Hamilton began his studies at Cambridge Arts and Sciences (CATS), a private sixth-form college in Cambridge.
In 2007, Lewis Hamilton signed for McLaren and became the first black driver to compete in Formula One at the Australian Grand Prix.
In June 2008, the Lewis Hamilton Foundation was registered, providing grants and donations to a number of charitable causes.
In early 2010, Anthony Hamilton stopped being Lewis Hamilton's manager, after having supported his racing career since childhood.
In 2011, Hamilton made a guest appearance in Cars 2, providing the voice for an anthropomorphic version of himself.
In 2011, after repeated summons to the stewards, Hamilton quipped, referencing Ali G, "maybe it's because I'm black."
In March 2012, Hamilton traveled to the Philippines with UNICEF and created a short film about street children in Manila, which helped raise over £4.9 million for UNICEF during Soccer Aid.
In October 2012, while in India for the Grand Prix, Hamilton visited a UNICEF-funded newborn care unit and nutrition center, advocating for the well-being of vulnerable children.
In 2013, Hamilton became the Global Education Ambassador for Save the Children, supporting and promoting its education campaigns.
In 2013, Hamilton's move from McLaren to Mercedes was noted as one of the most unexpected driver transfers in Formula One history.
In 2014, Hamilton told The Sunday Times that he pays taxes in the UK, while also earning money and paying taxes in various other countries due to racing in 19 different countries.
In 2014, Hamilton traveled to Haiti where he created a short film addressing child malnutrition. The film was showcased on ITV1 during Soccer Aid and raised over £6 million for UNICEF.
In 2015, Hamilton participated in an exhibition to highlight UNICEF's work and to celebrate its twenty-year partnership with Starwood Hotels.
In June 2017, Hamilton joined the Super Dads initiative, a UNICEF campaign emphasizing the significance of fathers in early childhood development.
In August 2017, Hamilton visited Havana with UNICEF to learn about its initial development programs in Cuba.
In 2017, Hamilton told the BBC that he had become vegan, citing concerns about environmental pollution, animal cruelty, and a desire to live a healthier life.
In 2017, Hamilton voiced a voice command assistant in Cars 3.
Since 2017, Hamilton served as the "maestro" of the Gran Turismo series beginning with Gran Turismo Sport.
In December 2018, Hamilton caused controversy at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards by saying "to get out of the slums" when referring to his upbringing, before correcting himself and apologizing for his choice of words.
In 2018, Hamilton criticized the lack of diversity in Formula One, stating that "nothing's changed" since his debut 11 years prior.
In 2018, Hamilton is credited as an executive producer for the documentary film The Game Changers.
In 2018, Hamilton launched the clothing line TommyXLewis with Tommy Hilfiger during New York Fashion Week.
In 2018, Hamilton raised £6,411 for the Small Steps Project.
In 2018, Hamilton was featured on Christina Aguilera's song "Pipe" under the pseudonym XNDA.
In 2018, Hamilton was named the PETA Person of the Year for his vegan activism.
In September 2019, Hamilton co-founded Neat Burger, a vegan restaurant chain.
In September 2019, Hamilton sold his private jet, which had been the subject of controversy due to alleged VAT avoidance.
On 28 November 2019, Hamilton's Time Trial Challenge DLC pack was released for the game Gran Turismo Sport.
In 2019, Hamilton raised £6,000 for the Small Steps Project.
In January 2020, Hamilton donated US$500,000 to Australian bushfire relief efforts. He also announced his aim to be carbon neutral by the end of the year, detailing steps like using recyclable items and selling his private jet.
In May 2020, following the murder of George Floyd, Hamilton criticized prominent figures in Formula One for their silence on the issue via a post on Instagram.
In June 2020, Hamilton established The Hamilton Commission with the Royal Academy of Engineering, aiming to increase black representation in STEM fields and motorsport.
In July 2020, Hamilton confirmed he was XNDA, who features on Christina Aguilera's 2018 song "Pipe", and revealed he had been writing and recording music for ten years.
In August 2020, Daily Front Row listed Hamilton as one of a group of high-profile investors who purchased fashion magazine W.
In September 2020, Hamilton launched Team X44 to compete in the all-electric SUV off-road racing series Extreme E from the 2021 season on.
In December 2020, Hamilton addressed human rights issues in Bahrain, including the case of a boy whose father faced the death penalty. Hamilton engaged with human rights organizations and Bahraini officials.
In 2020, Hamilton partnered with the charity campaign #TOGETHERBAND to promote the United Nations' 17 Global Goals. As part of his involvement, Hamilton visited Alperton Community School to emphasize the value of education to students.
In 2020, Hamilton raised another £4,000 for the Small Steps Project, and a donated race suit reportedly raised €20,000 for vulnerable children.
In 2020, during the Tuscan Grand Prix weekend, Hamilton wore a t-shirt stating "arrest the cops who killed Breonna Taylor". Subsequently, the FIA barred drivers from wearing unofficial attire on the podium and in media interviews.
In May 2021, Hamilton received the inaugural Laureus Athlete Advocate of the Year Award.
In July 2021, Hamilton founded Mission 44, a charity to support young people from under-represented backgrounds, pledging £20 million. He also launched Ignite, a joint foundation with Mercedes, to increase diversity in motorsport.
In 2021, Hamilton criticized the Hungarian government for its anti-LGBT law and described LGBT rights in Saudi Arabia as "terrifying".
In 2021, Team X44 finished 2nd in the inaugural Extreme E championship, behind Nico Rosberg's RXR team.
Throughout 2021, Hamilton toured the world via PORTL hologram, starting in Europe and then making its U.S. debut in Los Angeles in September.
In January 2022, Hamilton's X44 team was crowned the inaugural winners of the Extreme E Sustainability Award.
In August 2022, Hamilton joined the ownership group of the National Football League's Denver Broncos.
In October 2022, Hamilton founded the production company Dawn Apollo Films.
In 2022, Hamilton revealed he was offered a role as a fighter pilot in the film Top Gun: Maverick by Tom Cruise but was forced to decline due to his Formula One commitments.
In November 2023, Epic Games added a cosmetic Hamilton player skin to Fortnite. A likeness of Hamilton's dog, Roscoe, was also included in the game.
In 2024, Hamilton was one of the executive producers on Motorcycle Mary, a short documentary film about Mary McGee.
Hamilton was one of the co-chairs of the 2025 Met Gala in Manhattan, with the theme of Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.
In 2025, Ferrari announced they had reached a multi-year agreement with Hamilton to join the team, replacing Carlos Sainz Jr. to partner Charles Leclerc.
In 2025, Hamilton's production company, Dawn Apollo Films, will release F1, starring Brad Pitt and directed by Joseph Kosinski, on Apple TV+.
In 2025, Neat Burger shut down after recording over US$24 million in net losses.
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