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Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton
The latest stories and features on racing driver Lewis Hamilton, including Formula One news and updates.
Born
7 Jan 1985
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last updated:
11 November, 2024
Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton, the most successful driver in the history of Formula One with seven titles and 105 wins, is joining Ferrari at the end of the month. Photo: Reuters
Formula One (F1)

McLaren, Ferrari fight for title at Abu Dhabi GP as Hamilton ends era at Mercedes

As the Briton’s past and future teams battle it out for the constructors’ title, Hamilton will hope to end his 26-year stint with a final win.

NewJeans

Recap | Check out the styles of NewJeans singer Haerin, Serena Williams, Felix of Stray Kids, Lewis Hamilton and more

Formula One (F1)

Mercedes have no plans for Hamilton to call early end to career at Formula 1 team

Max Verstappen

McLaren instigate F1 right of review after Norris’ penalty at US Grand Prix

Mercedes drivers Russell and Hamilton call for full-time stewards after controversial incident last week that also involved leader Verstappen.

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen (left) runs McLaren driver Lando Norris off the track during the US Grand Prix in Austin, Texas last Sunday. Photo: AP
Formula One (F1)

Verstappen riled by call for F1 drivers to swear less – ‘are we 5-year-olds?’

Lewis Hamilton agrees there is too much swearing but says there is ‘a racial element’ to FIA president’s reference to ‘foul-mouthed rappers’.

Formula One (F1)

Hamilton not disappointed by Formula 1 star designer Newey’s move to Aston Martin

The Ferrari-bound multiple champion says it would have been an honour to work with his fellow Briton but ‘he had to do what was best for him’.

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Verstappen, Red Bull seek to rebound, McLaren hope to strike as F1 heads to Baku

Red Bull’s supreme domination, which has lasted for more than two years, will end if McLaren outscore them by nine points on Sunday.

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen finished sixth in Monza last week, while both Ferraris, both McLarens and Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton filled the top five. Photo: AFP
Formula One (F1)

F1: Ferrari-bound Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes replacement is teen Kimi Antonelli

Hamilton’s blockbuster transfer to Ferrari for 2025 left a vacancy at the Silver Arrows, and, after failing to woo Max Verstappen from Red Bull, Antonelli was drafted in.

Formula One (F1)

F1 leader Verstappen needs a home win at Dutch Grand Prix to end losing streak

With Mercedes winning three of the past four races, Red Bull’s triple world champion has not stood on top of the podium since Spain on June 23.

Formula One (F1)

Hamilton lauds Susie Wolff action against FIA, says he has never backed its ruler

The Mercedes driver said he was ‘incredibly proud of Susie’ for taking a stand in ‘a male-dominated sport’ and had never supported F1 chief Mohammed ben Sulayem.

Lewis Hamilton said ahead of the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne that ‘there is a real lack of accountability ... within this sport, within the FIA’. Photo: AFP
Fame and celebrity

10 of Lewis Hamilton’s celebrity GFs revealed – from Rihanna to Nicki Minaj

Who Formula One star Lewis Hamilton has dated – or at least been on dates with – over the years, from Nicole Scherzinger to Gigi Hadid

Lewis Hamilton has been linked to everyone from Rita Ora and Rihanna to Nicole Scherzinger and Sofia Richie over the years. Photos: Handout; AFP; Getty Images; @nicolescherzinger, @sofiarichie/Instagram
Formula One (F1)

Hamilton set for shock F1 switch, to join Ferrari in 2025, replace Sainz

The seven-time F1 champion called the move ‘one of the hardest decisions I have ever had to make’.

Fashion

All-white, alright: the celebs leading the white clothes trend all through winter

The new black? Kate Middleton, Lewis Hamilton and Pharrell Williams are just a few of the trendsetting celebs embracing an all-white look, all year round

Millionaires and billionaires

6 of the richest Formula One drivers ever – net worths, ranked

Brand endorsements with Puma, Monster Energy, Bose, Tommy Hilfiger and Adidas have fetched huge earnings for drivers such as Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso

Who are the richest F1 drivers ever? From Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton to Fernando Alonso. Photos: @jensonbutton, @lewishamilton, @fernandoalo_oficial/Instagram
From our archives

Macau Grand Prix at 70: a look back at this demanding street circuit

As Macau hosts its 70th grand prix, we take a look back at some of the images captured over the years at this demanding racing event.

Daniel Ticktum celebrates his Formula Three victory at the Macau Grand Prix in 2017. Photo: Nora Tam
Formula One (F1)

‘We won’t be winning’ – Lewis Hamilton can’t wait to be rid of his Mercedes

‘But only a couple more races with this car and it’s done, so I’ll be happy,’ Lewis Hamilton says, adding that he is ‘counting down the days’, as he toils at Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Fame and celebrity

Inside Shakira’s post-Gerard-Piqué ‘Shakira-ssance’ in 2023

The ‘Shakira-ssance’ has arrived, and we’re here for it – from the ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ songstress’ ‘secret’ date nights with superstars, to hanging out with supermodel Gisele Bündchen

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Drivers deny Red Bull success is ruining F1, while Mercedes make Hamilton vow

Red Bull’s dominance has fuelled talk of a boring season, but their rivals insist they are working hard to challenge them, starting at this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen is aiming to extend Red Bull’s winning streak this season to five from five at this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix. Photo: AP
Fame and celebrity

Driving sales: Formula One’s 6 highest earning Instagrammers, ranked

The likes of current world champion Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and seven-time former champion Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes earn big from sponsored posts on social media – but how much, exactly?

Celebrity children

New baby, new home: inside Jennifer Gates’ US$51 million New York penthouse

Bill Gates’ daughter and her hubby Nayel Nassar bought a triplex in New York’s Tribeca from F1 champ Lewis Hamilton, then announced the birth of their first child … so what’s their new flat like?

Formula One (F1)

10 highest paid F1 racers of 2022, from Max Verstappen to Lewis Hamilton

With the F1 season coming to a close in Abu Dhabi, we look back at who made the most money in 2022, from Lewis Hamilton to Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo

Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, Lando Norris and Max Verstappen all raked in big money this year. Photos: @lewishamilton; @georgerussell63; @landonorris; @maxverstappen1/Instagram
Formula One (F1)

Hamilton and Wolff vow to lead Mercedes response to Red Bull’s F1 triumph

‘We understand what we got wrong now,’ Toto Wolff says, while Lewis Hamilton adds: ‘When they build the car, I will take it right back to the top’.

Max Verstappen of Red Bull on his way to victory in Austin. Photo: dpa
Formula One (F1)

Lewis Hamilton says ‘slap on the wrist’ is not enough for Red Bull

Lewis Hamilton has told Formula One’s governing body FIA that Red Bull must not escape breaking the financial rules with only ‘a slap on the wrist.’

Formula One (F1)

Great racing not records at heart of Lewis Hamilton’s F1 motivation

Winning the Japanese Grand Prix for a 6th time on Sunday would see him equal Michael Schumacher’s tally, but those milestones are not what drive the Mercedes star.

Celebrity style

Faster fashion: how to get Lewis Hamilton’s flash French Grand Prix look

The seven-time Formula One world champion made headlines before even getting in his car at the French Grand Prix – here’s how you too can make a statement of intent

Lewis Hamilton flaunted his typically ostentatious style in the paddock ahead of this summer’s French Grand Prix. Photo: Reuters
Formula One (F1)

Hamilton prepares for 300th race by hailing ‘great’ Alonso

Lewis Hamilton ranks Fernando Alonso as the toughest and fastest rival he has faced in his career, he said on Thursday ahead of his landmark 300th F1 race in Sunday’s French Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton arrives at the paddock during preparations for the French GP. Photo: dpa
Formula One (F1)

Hamilton: Ecclestone’s comments on Putin will ‘put us back decades’

Bernie Ecclestone says he would ‘take a bullet’ for Russian president Vladimir Putin, F1 driver Lewis Hamilton called Ecclestone an ‘older voice’ who no longer represented the sport.

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Formula One (F1)

10 richest Formula One drivers of all time: net worths, ranked

Lewis Hamilton, Michael Schumacher and co may have made millions burning rubber, but there’s more easy money to be made in endorsements and canny investments

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