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  2. Sir Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton is a British racing driver, who is contracted to compete in Formula One for Ferrari. Hamilton has won a joint-record seven Formula One World Drivers' Championship titles—tied with Michael Schumacher—and holds the records for most wins, pole positions, and podium finishes, among others.
    BornLewis Carl Davidson Hamilton · 7 January 1985 · Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England
    RelativesNicolas Hamilton (half-brother)
    PartnerNicole Scherzinger (2007–2015)
    Early life and education

    Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton was born on 7 January 1985 in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. His father, Anthony Hamilton, is of Afro-Grenadian descent, while his mother, Carmen Larbalestier, is White British from Birmingham, … See more

    Junior racing career

    Hamilton began karting in 1993 and quickly began winning races and cadet class championships. Two years later, he became the youngest driver to win the British cadet karting championship at the age of ten. … See more

    Formula One career

    Hamilton's success in the GP2 championship coincided with a vacancy at McLaren-Mercedes following the departure of Juan Pablo Montoya to NASCAR and Kimi Räikkönen to Ferrari. Hamilton was given nearly 5,00… See more

    Driver profile

    Hamilton is regarded as one of the most complete drivers on the grid, excelling across a wide range of areas. He has been described as having an aggressive driving style, with a natural aptitude for identifying the limits o… See more