Lewis Hamilton, the British Formula One racing driver, now competes for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team.

Lewis started driving racing karting and worked his way up through the ranks of junior motorsports before debuting in Formula One in 2007 with McLaren. By age 10, he had become the youngest driver to win the British Cadet Karting Championship.

As a young teenager, Hamilton approached Ron Dennis, the then boss at the McLaren Formula 1 Team. Hamilton asked for his autograph, and later Dennis offered to sponsor Hamilton's future seasons. Nearly ten years after this, Hamilton made his Formula 1 debut with McLaren.

In 2008, the F1 world championship was won by Hamilton not just an achievement for a younger driver but also made him the first black driver to win the world championship. Hamilton is mindful of his influence and has called for diversity in the sport.

Hamilton, in 2008, won the Championship and became the youngest driver to do so at only 23 years old. The youngest Grand Prix winner title once belonged to Bruce McLaren.

In 2009, Queen Elizabeth II admitted Hamilton into the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire as part of her New Year's honours list. Hamilton went on earn a knighthood in the 2021 New Year's Honours by the Queen.

For years Hamilton paid homage to Ayrton Senna, a legendary Brazilian Formula 1 driver, by wearing a yellow helmet with a bold design. Even from a distance, the striking yellow helmet was easily identifiable as Hamilton's.

Lewis Hamilton's passion for racing started early on when his father gifted him a radio controlled race car as a child. At just six years old, Hamilton competed and finished as runner-up in the BRCA Championship.

During an interview, Hamilton recalled his favourite childhood memory, that at age five, he had a favourite bumper car that looked like a Formula 1 vehicle.

If Hamilton had never pursued racing, he would have possibly bagged a career as a footballer. He showed skill to do well in the sport when he was younger, even if he has downplayed it.

Hamilton attended The John Henry Newman School, where he was classmates with Inter Milan star Ashley Young. Young, who previously played for Manchester United and England, was just one of many talented athletes with whom Hamilton shared the halls.

For many drivers, having lucky charms or following certain routines are critical to succeed on race day. Even Lewis Hamilton had his superstitions. During an interview with James Corden, Hamilton admitted that his superstitions initially started with a lucky conker. Later Hamilton developed a sequence of steps to follow before a race but later decided to get rid of these habits altogether.

Lewis Hamilton's success in the Formula 3 Euro Series in 2005 was remarkable, having won 15 out of the 20 races and taken 13 pole positions. Hamilton continued his winning streak in GP2, leading to him being given a chance in Formula 1 by Ron Dennis.

Hamilton has taken great pride in wearing various helmet designs. His helmet design has changed from the original yellow helmet with red, blue, and green lines to the recent BLM helmet.

If you follow Lewis on Instagram, you will likely have seen his impressive recording setup. Under the alias 'XNDA', Hamilton featured on Christina Aguilera's 2018 album, "Liberation". His contribution was a brief rap on the track "Pipe", which he shared on social media.

Lewis Hamilton established The Hamilton Commission in June 2020 to enhance Black individuals' participation in the UK motorsport industry. Formula 1 has an ongoing practice of taking a knee before the race and acknowledging the message of 'We Race As One.'

Lewis Hamilton has become somewhat of a fashion icon in recent years. He fronts Valentino ad campaigns and is known for celebrating young black designers. Hamilton has a good eye and passion for fashion, setting from other racers.

Lewis was the highest paid driver on the F1 circuit for a long time, just being overtaken by Max Verstappen. Hamilton currently has an estimated salary of US$35 million, not including his sponsorships or endorsements.

The racing champion has discussed the benefits of a plant-based diet in his cover interview with Vanity Fair magazine. Lewis claims he has been more consistent and won five world titles since switching to veganism.

Hamilton is one of the greatest formula drivers in history, with a career marked by his competitive spirit, aggressive driving style, and record-breaking performances. Hamilton has won seven Formula One World Championships.