When did Lewis Hamilton start his racing career?

When did Lewis Hamilton start his racing career?

Lewis Hamilton started his professional Formula One career in 2007, driving for McLaren. He won his first title in 2008 with the team to become the then-youngest champion in the history of the sport.

At what age did Lewis Hamilton start F1?

Many bookies predicted that he would win a Formula 1 race before he clocked 25 years of age. Hamilton started racing in Formula 1 in 2007 when he was 22, as a McLaren driver. In 2008, he became the youngest Formula 1 champion in history. Hamilton switched to Mercedes in 2013.

Where did Lewis Hamilton place in his first race?

It paid off, as he overtook Alonso, and a BMW driver, at the first corner to take second position. He kept Alonso behind him for most of the race, before losing out at the second round of pit stops, where Alonso jumped him. Hamilton finished third, which was a magnificent achievement for a rookie in his first race.

Who is the youngest F1 driver?

Max Verstappen. 17 years, 166 days. Debut: 2015 Australian Grand Prix. Lance Stroll. 18 years, 148 days. Debut: 2017 Australian Grand Prix. Lando Norris. 19 years, 124 days. Jaime Alguersuari. 19 years, 125 days. Mike Thackwell. 19 years, 182 days.

Who is the best F1 driver of all time?

First race: 2007 Australian Grand Prix. World Championships: 7 (2008, 2014-15, 2017-20). Number of races: 309. Number of wins: 103. Number of pole positions: 103. Career points: 4405.5.

Does Lewis Hamilton have a girlfriends?

Nicole Scherzinger is the most high-profile girlfriend of Hamilton’s to date, with the couple being frequently seen in the public eye.