Lewis Hamilton
British racing driver (born 1985)
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Sir Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton is a British racing driver competing in Formula One, driving for Mercedes, and has also driven for McLaren. Hamilton has won a joint-record seven Formula One World Drivers' Championship titles, and holds the records for most number of wins (103), pole positions (104), and podium finishes (197), among other records.
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'Tyres an unknown for race, but Hamilton feels flat'Lewis Hamilton was unable to explain his Mercedes team's lack of pace in qualifying at the Australian Grand Prix after failing to make it into the top 10.BBC Sport - Published | |
It's not great - Hamilton can't explain lack of paceLewis Hamilton was unable to explain his Mercedes team's lack of pace in qualifying at the Australian Grand Prix after failing to make it into the top 10.BBC Sport - Published | |
No transparency and accountability in F1 - HamiltonLewis Hamilton says there is "no transparency and no accountability" in Formula 1 as the sport continues to be rocked by off-track wrangles.BBC Sport - Published | |
Bearman on F1 debut and working with HamiltonBritain's Oliver Bearman, 18, discusses his F1 debut and the prospect of working alongside seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari.BBC Sport - Published | |
Bearman 'proud' of Hamilton and Alonso praiseTeenager Oliver Bearman says it was "really fulfilling" to have Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso praise him after his F1 debut.BBC Sport - Published | |
Will Hamilton's Ferrari gamble pay off? - F1 BreakdownBBC Sport's Ritchie Blackman analyses the reasoning behind Lewis Hamilton's shock move to Ferrari for the 2025 season.BBC Sport - Published | |
Horner allegations hanging over the sport - HamiltonLewis Hamilton says the inquiry into allegations of inappropriate behaviour against Christian Horner is "a really important moment" for Formula 1.BBC Sport - Published | |
Who will define F1's 'ultramarathon' 2024 season?Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso are set to define the 2024 F1 season, but there is plenty of interest elsewhere, writes Andrew Benson.BBC Sport - Published | |
Mercedes improved but Red Bull still clear - HamiltonLewis Hamilton says Mercedes have "definitely improved" but Red Bull are "clearly are out in the distance" following the final day of pre-season testing in Bahrain.BBC Sport - Published | |
Hamilton could spark Ferrari title charge - AlonsoFernando Alonso says Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari could turn the Italian team into championship contenders in 2025.BBC Sport - Published | |
'Is it me?' - Hamilton on self-doubt and a 'North Star'Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton gives an expansive, revealing interview as he reflects on the 2023 Formula 1 season.BBC Sport - Published | |
Hamilton denies Horner's Red Bull approach claimsMercedes driver Lewis Hamilton denies claims by Christian Horner he approached Red Bull about a move there earlier this year.BBC Sport - Published | |
More cars should be checked after races - HamiltonMercedes driver Lewis Hamilton says more cars should be checked after races following his disqualification from the United States Grand Prix.BBC Sport - Published | Lewis Hamilton disqualified from US Grand Prix after second-place finishBritish F1 driver Lewis Hamilton lost his second-place finish at the United States Grand Prix after being disqualified.Sky News - Published |
'How did Mercedes make such a mistake?'What had been the best race of Mercedes' difficult 2023 season was wrecked when Lewis Hamilton's car was disqualified from the United States Grand Prix for a technical infringement.BBC Sport - Published | Verstappen wins US GP ahead of charging HamiltonMax Verstappen climbs up from sixth on the grid to win the US Grand Prix after a close battle with Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton.BBC Sport - Published |
Verstappen rivals have job on their hands - HamiltonLewis Hamilton says the leading cars will "have a job on their hands" to prevent Max Verstappen winning Sunday's United States Grand Prix.BBC Sport - Published | Verstappen beats Hamilton to US GP sprint race winRed Bull's Max Verstappen takes a lights-to-flag victory in the sprint race at the United States Grand Prix ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.BBC Sport - Published |
The 16-year-old living her F1 racing dreamChloe Chong started karting on the same track as Lewis Hamilton - now she's at the same F1 race weekend.BBC Sport - Published | Verstappen tops US GP practice before qualifyingRed Bull's Max Verstappen heads Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton in first practice at the US Grand Prix.BBC Sport - Published |
FIA reassessing Hamilton penalty in QatarFormula 1's governing body is reassessing a penalty Lewis Hamilton received at the Qatar Grand Prix for crossing the track without permission.BBC Sport - Published | Hamilton accepts blame for Qatar crash with RussellLewis Hamilton accepts the blame for a collision with Mercedes team-mate George Russell at the start of the Qatar Grand Prix.BBC Sport - Published |
Verstappen wins in Qatar as Hamilton and Russell collideMercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell collided at the start before Max Verstappen went on to dominate the Qatar Grand Prix.BBC Sport - Published | Verstappen has done exceptional job - HamiltonSeven-time champion Lewis Hamilton says Max Verstappen is doing an "exceptional job" as the Red Bull driver nears a third consecutive title.BBC Sport - Published |
Mercedes' DRS use not a good idea - HamiltonLewis Hamilton says Mercedes' decision to use team work to fend off Carlos Sainz's Ferrari at the Japanese Grand Prix was "not a good idea at all".BBC Sport - Published | Japan preview: Hamilton to visit Mercedes designersLewis Hamilton says he can "only beat the drum so much" to his Mercedes team about fixing the problems with their car for next season.BBC Sport - Published |
Hamilton expects 'phenomenal' Red Bull to win in JapanMercedes' Lewis Hamilton believes Red Bull will be back on top at this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix.BBC Sport - Published | Massa legal case could cause chaos in F1 - WolffMercedes boss Toto Wolff says Felipe Massa's bid to overturn the result of the 2008 world championship won by Lewis Hamilton could lead to chaos.BBC Sport - Published |
F1 must step up discrimination fight - HamiltonLewis Hamilton says Formula 1 needs to do more to fight discrimination in the wake of offensive comments by Red Bull boss Helmut Marko.BBC Sport - Published | Hamilton wants to 'improve pipeline' for diversity projectLewis Hamilton says he wants to "improve the pipeline" for children from diverse backgrounds to work in industries around science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).BBC Sport - Published |
Hamilton has ‘unfinished business’ in F1Lewis Hamilton says his decision to sign a new contract with Mercedes was motivated by the fact he and the team have "unfinished business" in Formula 1.BBC Sport - Published | Hamilton and Russell extend Mercedes contractsLewis Hamilton and George Russell will continue as Mercedes' driver line-up for at least the next two years.BBC Sport - Published |
Verstappen quickest in first practice at ZandvoortRed Bull's Max Verstappen sets the pace in first practice at his home Dutch Grand Prix ahead of Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton.BBC Sport - Published | Hamilton thrilled by 'epic' Hungarian GP poleLewis Hamilton says it is an "extraordinary feeling" to be back on pole position in Hungary but can he convert it into a race win?BBC Sport - Published |
Hamilton beats Verstappen to first pole since 2021Lewis Hamilton beats Max Verstappen in Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying to take his first pole position since the penultimate race of the 2021 season.BBC Sport - Published | McLaren speed a wake-up call - HamiltonLewis Hamilton says McLaren's stunning qualifying result at the British Grand Prix was a "wake-up call" for his Mercedes team.BBC Sport - Published |
Hamilton still has '100% faith' in MercedesLewis Hamilton says he still has "100% faith" in Mercedes despite their continuing struggles in Formula 1 this season.BBC Sport - Published | 'He's partly why I'm in F1' - Norris on HamiltonLando Norris on racing against Lewis Hamilton and McLaren's nostalgic nod to the 2007 season at Silverstone this weekend, when Norris aims to be the top Briton.BBC Sport - Published |
Verstappen on Austria sprint pole as Hamilton 18thLewis Hamilton qualifies only 18th for Saturday's sprint race at the Austrian Grand Prix after what he called "bad time management" by Mercedes.BBC Sport - Published | Hamilton wants an end to 'periods of dominance'Lewis Hamilton says Formula 1 should consider further restrictions on car development to stop teams building long periods of domination.BBC Sport - Published |
Hamilton leads Mercedes one-two in Canada practiceLewis Hamilton leads George Russell in a Mercedes one-two in Friday practice at the Canadian Grand Prix.BBC Sport - Published | Shakira Attends NBA Finals Game Sans Lewis Hamilton, J. Cole, Neymar Show Up TooShakira is apparently taking a small breather from Lewis Hamilton ... the singer hit up Wednesday's NBA Finals Game 3 without the racecar driver -- though her new rumored love interest didn't miss..TMZ.com - Published |