Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton (born 7 January 1985) is a British racing driver who races in Formula One for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport team. He won his first World Drivers’ Championship with McLaren in 2008, becoming the then-youngest champion in the sport’s history at 23 years of age. His six world titles are tied only by Michael Schumacher as most ever achieved, and he also holds records for race wins (93), pole positions (95), podiums finishes (155) and laps led among many others. As well as success on track, Hamilton has become an icon off it too through his pioneering work to bring diversity into motorsport and other advocacy causes such as environmentalism.

Early career
Hamilton began karting when he was eight years old after being introduced to it by his father Anthony Hamilton following a visit to Rye House Kart Circuit near Hoddesdon Hertfordshire England where Lewis soon developed a passion that drove him towards pursuing motor racing professionally from an early age. After winning National Junior Championships between 1994–1997 Hamilton graduated to single seaters competing in various series including Formula Renault UK F3 Euroseries GP2 Series before joining F1 Team McLaren Honda where he made his debut at Australian Grand Prix 2007 replacing Fernando Alonso who had left at end of 2006 season.

Formula 1 Early Success: 2008 – 2013 During this period Lewis experienced great success amassing nine victories during five seasons driving alongside fellow former World Champion Jenson Button; together they formed one of best partnerships seen within sport having both pushed boundaries performance excellence throughout their time together which ultimately culminated them achieving constructors championship 2012 however despite numerous successes individual level failed win another title until 2014 leaving some fans feeling frustrated given peak talent displayed prior date
2014 – Present Since move Mercedes AMG Petronas Motorsport 2015/16 season Lewis has been virtually unstoppable claiming four consecutive championships 2016 2019 making youngest ever achieve feat surpassing previous record held seven times world champion German legend Michael Schumacher 5th title came 2020 equalling long standing record set 1990’s Beyond competitive achievements notable feature greater involvement behind scenes helping shape future direction technology within organisation Recently launched #DrivenByEquality campaign push equality inclusion across all levels society demonstrating commitment social responsibility beyond role racer Despite highly successful career accolades still hungry more striving each day better himself further cement legacy greatest drivers have graced planet

Legacy without question will be remembered generations come not just what accomplished racetrack but effect had someone whose public profile enabled reach far wider audience than would normally achievable inspiring millions along way Through tireless efforts drive progress utilising platform promote positive change position true global celebrity status established firmly place amongst annals sports greats