Lewis Hamilton
Ferrari
Sir Lewis Hamilton is statistically the most successful driver in Formula 1 history, known for raw speed, racecraft, and relentless consistency. He won his first title with McLaren in 2008, then built an era-defining partnership with Mercedes that rewrote the record books. His first full season in Ferrari scarlet in 2025 brought 156 points, sixth in the championship, and six podium finishes as he reset his race programme around Maranello machinery.
Teams
McLaren, Mercedes, Ferrari (from 2025).
Championships
World Drivers’ Champion in 2008, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020.
Memorable moments
- Last-lap pass at Interlagos 2008 to snatch his first title.
- Seven titles equalling the all-time record; record tally of race wins and pole positions.
- 2020 Turkish Grand Prix — a masterclass in wet conditions on worn intermediates.
- 2025 — first full Ferrari campaign with consistent rostrums alongside Charles Leclerc.